Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
Engine noise
My TDV6 D3 now a week and a half old, and has done just under 1000 miles. I drove it reasonably carefully for the first 500 miles, most of which was motorway miles at approx 2K rpm - being an auto it's hard to thrash it anyway. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but the engine seems louder than when I picked it up. It sounds quite rattly / tinckly under even quite moderate acceleration. Everybody else talks about how quiet their cars are, I just hope I don't have a friday afternoon motor. Would like some reassurance before it goes in for a remap.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
1st Aug 2006 7:26 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
Its difficult to describe sounds on a forum. The engine is refined, but you can still tell its a diesel. Best thing is to compare with another one. Maybe it is slightly noisier after the initial tighness of the engine has been overcome.
Maybe worth checking the oil level, as they do use a bit at first.
1st Aug 2006 7:34 pm
eddtheduck
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Norwich
Posts: 164
I know this sounds silly but are you driving it with the window open? When I picked my car up I revelled in the quietness and limousine like surroundings with the aircon on. 4000k miles later I enjoy the hot weather and often drive with the windows open and it sure sounds rattly like a diesel should (though better than most). Close the windows and, hey presto, back in the limo.
Just a thought........2008.5 D3 HSE, Stornoway, Ebony
2007 BMW 335iSE - lust for speed satisfied
1st Aug 2006 7:38 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
fuel will make a difference too... mine is quieter after a few tanks of Ultimate or Essso Energy... I think it is anyway
1st Aug 2006 7:45 pm
GOLDMAN
Member Since: 10 May 2006
Location: SOMEWERE IN THE NORTH WHERE IT RAINS
Posts: 120
i found mine to be more noisier after the enhancement ,before it was very
quitewhat the hell,who cares anyway
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1st Aug 2006 7:51 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
I have been running it on Sainburys' soot chucker. Perhaps I should save up and treat her to a different tipple and see if it helps.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
1st Aug 2006 7:57 pm
GOLDMAN
Member Since: 10 May 2006
Location: SOMEWERE IN THE NORTH WHERE IT RAINS
Posts: 120
actualy fuel does make a differance try bp ultimate 105p a litrewhat the hell,who cares anyway
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TDV6 SE AUTO SIDESTEPS( MAYA GOLD) REAR TINTS NEW LEXUS GS300 SE-L ADAPTIVE CRUISE
SMART FOUR FOUR
MERCEDES E270 CDI
JAG Xf 2.7 TWIN TURBO DIESAL
1st Aug 2006 8:01 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
That's another £7 a tank.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
1st Aug 2006 8:04 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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I’m sure you have but keep a careful eye on the oil level as the engine is designed to suck oil into the bores for the first few thousand miles (engine has no liners)
1st Aug 2006 8:05 pm
eddtheduck
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Norwich
Posts: 164
Now you've got me worried - do we need a poll on whether we think the engine is noisier since the upgrade?
I put the noise down to the fact that I do drive with the windows open most times and it is coincidence that the upgrade was followed by the hot weather and much more 'open window' activity. I have, however subconsciously noticed the classic diesel rattle and it is only Si's post that has dragged it up from the depths of my brain.
Mmmmmmmm 2008.5 D3 HSE, Stornoway, Ebony
2007 BMW 335iSE - lust for speed satisfied
1st Aug 2006 8:45 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
So if I get it remapped it might make it quieter? (any excuse)
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
I went through the same thoughts with my first one Si, if you want to meet for a comparison no problem!Zermatt silver 06 reg.
Gone but not forgotten !!!
1st Aug 2006 8:56 pm
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
Posts: 806
Cliff H wrote:
I went through the same thoughts with my first one Si, if you want to meet for a comparison no problem!
Yeah, and you ended up rejecting that one. Fills me with confidence.
Give me a shout if you are anywhere near Leicester in the next couple of days.
I'm sure it's "Just my 'magination, running away with me".
Will see what JE think on Thursday when I pop in for no particular reason.
Si.Pat's Van
D3 TDV6 S Auto
Rimini Red / Alpacca Leather
1st Aug 2006 9:04 pm
LeighW D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 916
On the subject of engine noise:
When I first got the TDV6 I was impressed at how quiet the diesel was in comparison to the outgoing petrol Pajero.
After about 2 months of summer driving (aircon on) I did start to hear the engine and body noises but only because I had become conditioned to the general quietness cf the Pajero.
From my experience fuel doesn't make a change to my engine noise but the enhancement did make a BIG change to smoke output (any diesel).
Oil changes do tend to make a difference and it doesn't matter whether it is a petrol or diesel engine. As the oil becomes darker with contaminants, it seems to lose its ability to quieten the engine. Especially towards the oil change time I notice it. And when the fresh oil is onboard, I can definitely note a quieter engine.
Therefore I have entered a "No difference" in the Engine Noise poll.LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
1st Aug 2006 10:49 pm
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
have to admit i am concerned. Mine went in for the upgrade and full service. it now sounds like a tractor in comparrison to before. another item for the list at next visit. 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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