2013 knocking engine??

Is it just me or does it sound like my engine knocking?

Background bought it new in Sept, it had roughly 7000 miles on it. 13 DCSB, TRD offroad

 

Definitely doesn't sound like the taco tick, what about some better quality audio?

 

Sorry all I have is this off my iPhone.

 

I didn't hear anything that set off a red flag. If you're not comfortable, then let the dealership have a listen.

 

I hear something, but without the engine being revved to see if it's going exactly with RPM, it's a guess at best.

Worth bringing it in. Take a look at the oil on your dipstick and see if there are any gold flecks on it.

 

Mcfly. What's the gold flecks?

 

Bearing material. It doesn't sound loud enough for a spun bearing, but if you've got something funky going on in there, you might see some metal in your oil.

 

^ Yeah, you need to rev it slightly to hear them and better identify the sound.

 

That sounds like a Diesel engine to me.

 

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/6...-v6-dc-lb-my-engine-may-shot-4-500-miles.html

 

This was this morning after sitting all night

 

Sounds like my 2011 when it was brand new! Internal oil pump was my problem. Dealer ordered me a new truck.

 

I'm going to call the dealership and try to get it in Monday. But I fear the "it's normal"

 

called the dealership and they're computers are down, so I couldn't schedule a time. The service manager asked me if I was afraid to drive the truck "um no bc I have a warranty and you'll still end up fixing it".

There is another dealer in my town but I hear horror stories about their service dept. So I guess I'll wait.

 

Thats not Pinging, its valve train mixed with a smog inlet (PWM Valve). http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/43632-ticking-engine-one-fix.html

Have you changed the oil recently?

is the truck fully stock? I.e. no after market exhaust components?

 

SoCal the oil was changed roughly 1-1/2 to 2 months ago. My truck only has 7000 miles

 

One of the things in the maintenance manual is an option for the dealer to adjust the valves, a lot of folks miss this as its in very small print. After 6200 miles on mine and after I did the PWM mod I took it back to the dealer and showed them the manual and made them adjust the valves/check 90% of my valve train noise was gone all but the notorious 1-2 cylinder tick.

 

Is it supercharged? The S/Cers have the supercharger rattle that sounds similar.

 

Magnum, no it is not supercharged

 

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