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Engine noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Badmotorf1nger, Nov 4, 2016.

  1. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    Badmotorf1nger

    Badmotorf1nger [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My motor has been making a lot of chatter the last 2 weeks.. check out the video, is that normal for these motors? 900 miles on her. You can hear it from inside the truck too.

    I cant hear it while driving, but always at idle.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcbX2WlwES4
     
  2. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Mine sounds like that too...kind of annoying, eh?
     
  3. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    kahanabob

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    normal...............
     
  4. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    Badmotorf1nger

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    Yeah for a brand new, non modded engine I think it should be a lot more quiet. At least Im not the only one though.
    Although this is the first vehicle ive had in a long time that didnt have solid motor mounts, or a cam/headers lol. So maybe im just hearing stuff I wouldnt normally.
    Wonder if a little heavier oil would quiet it down? Maybe ill do 0w30 at the first change.
     
  5. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    timothom

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    You got plenty o' warranty. Run 'er hard and if it's going to break..better it break in the next couple years :)
     
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  6. Nov 4, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    my thoughts exactly :thumbsup:
     
  7. Nov 4, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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    I would only run what oil they have spec-ed for the engine. It's printed on the oil fill cap for a reason :)
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    dYL0n

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    I hit 1000 today. It doesn't make that noise.
     
  9. Nov 4, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Normal
     
  10. Nov 4, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    Whoa.. that irregular tapping. Mine doesn't do that..
     
  11. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    same here....i just keep the hood down :militarypress:
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    Lots of chatter on mine also.
     
  13. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Should quiet down as the engine wears in
     
  14. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    Piston slap ?
    I've had Jeeps do this for 400K.
    Quick everyone run outside and report !
     
  15. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    Port injectors typically work off of 35-55 psi of pressure not the hundreds of lbs needed in direct injectors. I'm not sure if there's some secondary pump on a different line running lower pressure for the port injectors but I'm guessing there isn't and these injectors have ridiculously low pulse width given the pressure and is a source of the loud idle noise.
     
  16. Nov 4, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    Normal, the engine is equipped with self cleaning technology.
     
  17. Nov 4, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    With my earbuds I hear an irregular tapping noise beyond the regular ticking.
     
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  18. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Ugggh
    My truck didn't even come in yet
    This doesn't sound good that the op isn't the only one to have this noise
    I hate noises!
     
  19. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:20 PM
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    GPsevinSixx

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    Tick.... tick....tick......
     
  20. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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    Gus Gorilla

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    I've got a similar sound. Sounds like injector tick on mine.
     

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