VIDEO: Techron by (Chevron) kiss of death ...

Falafel Combo · 07-10-2011, 12:31 PM

... or run-of-the-mill e90 metal ticking (valve lifters)?

What do you guys think? (Click on pictures for video)

Idle

Service menu

Things to be mentioned:

Video shot first thing in the morning (cold start)
Techron additive roughly 2 weeks ago
Car had been parked for a couple of days prior to this video
Ticking is much more pronounced under passenger side of engine bay
Took it out for a Sunday morning spin after shooting this video, drove it like I stole it, no more ticking. Drove like a champ!

Couldn't help but take a couple of cell phone pictures:

V-powered energy drink

Any input would be appreciated!

Trojan4evr · 07-10-2011, 12:49 PM

looks sweet with those M3 wheels.

rusty_g80 · 07-10-2011, 12:52 PM

I had similar issue with my old Mitsubishi Galant. After it sat for like a week or two it started knocking pretty loud. Drove the car normally for about 10 min and the knock went away. I think it has something to do with all the oil leaking down to the pan if the engine has not been started in a while, when you restart the car it relubricates all the parts again.

Higgs1 · 07-10-2011, 12:54 PM

so are you saying i shouldn't put the techron in my e90 lol, was actually planning on picking up a bottle tomorrow.....lol

talisman311 · 07-10-2011, 02:36 PM

you have the infamous n52 engine tick.. if it's CPO take it to the dealer. Check the stickies for more details.

fdriller9 · 07-10-2011, 02:40 PM

It sounds like the lifter tick on the exhaust side. Covered under warranty/CPO.

If you're talking about techron fuel injector cleaner, it has nothing to do with this sound.

osukf09 · 07-10-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *********

It sounds like the lifter tick on the exhaust side. Covered under warranty/CPO.

If you're talking about techron fuel injector cleaner, it has nothing to do with this sound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

looks sweet with those M3 wheels.

+1

Falafel Combo · 07-10-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

looks sweet with those M3 wheels.

Thanks man. One of the very few mods that made my list. I love them!

Falafel Combo · 07-10-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talisman311

you have the infamous n52 engine tick.. if it's CPO take it to the dealer. Check the stickies for more details.

Ok.

Great.

Fortyb · 07-10-2011, 07:41 PM

Mines had the same sound i changed the Oil and put Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 in it the sound has not come back i think the Castrol they put in these cars is too light.

cmpmacchia · 07-10-2011, 08:45 PM

Its your hydraulic bucket tappets (HVA). Do a search here for more info.

rusty_g80 · 07-11-2011, 08:31 PM

Is it true that there is a new style lifter that fixes the problem so it doesn't come back? If so is there a part number?

Falafel Combo · 07-15-2011, 05:50 AM

1 week update:

Tick has since gone away. Never happened again.

Is it possible that some oil sedimentation had occurred, being the car was parked for a couple of days prior? Are these engines prone to sludge buildup?

F32Fleet · 07-15-2011, 07:46 AM

Ticking is no way related to the Techron. It'sa lubrication issue with the design of the head and the hydraulic lifters. The lifters require bubble free oil so they won't tick.

Delta0311 · 07-15-2011, 08:26 AM

The ticking will come back ESPEICALLY when it gets colder
You will need to get your lifters and head replaced. I hope you're still under warranty. There is like a ten page thread going about this issue. I had my lifters and head replaced last October because of the ticking.

Falafel Combo · 07-15-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

The ticking will come back ESPEICALLY when it gets colder
You will need to get your lifters and head replaced. I hope you're still under warranty. There is like a ten page thread going about this issue. I had my lifters and head replaced last October because of the ticking.

No warranty. I'll deal with it if I need to. What's the estimated damage (financially)?

I skimmed through that thread. Very interesting.

silviu · 07-15-2011, 01:59 PM

guys, check the other post with "Ticking metallic noise"

silviu · 07-15-2011, 02:00 PM

I use Chevron and I didn't have any problems.

Would Shel be better? I don't know...explain

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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	VIDEO: Techron by (Chevron) kiss of death ... ... or run-of-the-mill e90 metal ticking (valve lifters)? What do you guys think? (Click on pictures for video) Idle Service menu Things to be mentioned: Video shot first thing in the morning (cold start) Techron additive roughly 2 weeks ago Car had been parked for a couple of days prior to this video Ticking is much more pronounced under passenger side of engine bay Took it out for a Sunday morning spin after shooting this video, drove it like I stole it, no more ticking. Drove like a champ! Couldn't help but take a couple of cell phone pictures: V-powered energy drink Any input would be appreciated! Last edited by Falafel Combo; 07-10-2011 at 01:41 PM..
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rusty_g80 Private First Class 35 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I had similar issue with my old Mitsubishi Galant. After it sat for like a week or two it started knocking pretty loud. Drove the car normally for about 10 min and the knock went away. I think it has something to do with all the oil leaking down to the pan if the engine has not been started in a while, when you restart the car it relubricates all the parts again.
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Higgs1 Lieutenant 43 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (7) Garage List 2020 Tesla Model 3 [0.00]	so are you saying i shouldn't put the techron in my e90 lol, was actually planning on picking up a bottle tomorrow.....lol
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talisman311 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 358 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	you have the infamous n52 engine tick.. if it's CPO take it to the dealer. Check the stickies for more details. __________________ 2006 e90 330i \| Black/Terra \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	It sounds like the lifter tick on the exhaust side. Covered under warranty/CPO. If you're talking about techron fuel injector cleaner, it has nothing to do with this sound.
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Fortyb M-GAM3 240 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntsville,Al/WHO DAT iTrader: (3)	Mines had the same sound i changed the Oil and put Mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30 in it the sound has not come back i think the Castrol they put in these cars is too light. __________________ Car Enthusiast.
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07-10-2011, 08:45 PM	#11
cmpmacchia Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (0)	Its your hydraulic bucket tappets (HVA). Do a search here for more info.
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07-11-2011, 08:31 PM	#12
rusty_g80 Private First Class 35 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Is it true that there is a new style lifter that fixes the problem so it doesn't come back? If so is there a part number?
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	1 week update: Tick has since gone away. Never happened again. Is it possible that some oil sedimentation had occurred, being the car was parked for a couple of days prior? Are these engines prone to sludge buildup?
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3599 Rep 10,364 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Ticking is no way related to the Techron. It'sa lubrication issue with the design of the head and the hydraulic lifters. The lifters require bubble free oil so they won't tick.
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07-15-2011, 08:26 AM	#15
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	The ticking will come back ESPEICALLY when it gets colder You will need to get your lifters and head replaced. I hope you're still under warranty. There is like a ten page thread going about this issue. I had my lifters and head replaced last October because of the ticking.
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silviu New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	check the other post guys, check the other post with "Ticking metallic noise"
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silviu New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I use Chevron and I didn't have any problems. Would Shel be better? I don't know...explain
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