23 Tacoma loud idle noise

Is this normal for a v6 23 taco? It sounds really loud. It has new oil, the truck has less than 7k miles, no codes coming up. So why is it so loud. Unless is suppose to be this loud? I know about the whole self cleaning injectors process but I don't think this is what that is. Here is a video of it https://youtu.be/CXk4HDgbIzU

The site won't let me post a video directly.

 

No video, and yes this motor is pretty loud at idle as it has a lot going on (AC compressor kicking on and off, direct injectors ticking, direct injection high pressure mechanical fuel pump ticking, cleaning cycle).

The video will give us a much better idea but most likely it's completely normal.

 

https://youtu.be/CXk4HDgbIzU

Here is the video for some reasson it won't let me upload directly here

 

Sounds normal to me.

 

Normal

 

Normal. Sounds like a diesel.

 

Sounds exactly like mine.

 

you got lucky and got the Cummins version. that must be a torque monster. congrats and enjoy!

 

That’s quiet, you should hear mine.

 

Yep normal.

 

Welcome to TW and the 3.5L Atkinson Cycle V6. If you really want to pucker, next time you're in a fast food drive-up where your truck is right next to the building, open your window and take a listen

 

“Atkinson cycle” doesn’t contribute to the noise though. It just holds intake valve a bit open during compression stroke while driving at light loads.

 

Yup you're right and I get that. I was just naming the engine, not stating the cause. Maybe I should have just said 2GR-FKS

 

Fair enough!

But yes, this engine makes a lot of interesting noises that’s for sure.

 

Kind of reminds me of my air cooled 2013 Harley V-twin engine when I had a Harley. That thing scared the crap out of me. Sounded like you put a bunch of nuts and bolts in an empty coffee can and shook it up.

 

That's why we put pipes on them, to hide all the worrisome noises.

The later dual cooled motors on up are much smoother. I missed my little 88ci Road King. No power, a little bit of torque, but looked and sounded beautiful!

 

Same noise on my new ‘23 with 79 miles. The only difference is the sticker below is on my my engine cover.

 

normal
Remember, if in doubt, check a new one on the lot

 

That's the injector cleaning cycle you're hearing. It occurs intermittently at idle and it's as noisy as heck.