2015 lots of random engine noise when at 220

mpqholygrail · 07-13-2015, 11:53 AM

So I have a 2015 and I have been getting this noise out of my vq after it gets warm around 220.

Then after it sat for about 45 minutes it went back to this

. Anyone know what that is?

GZ3 · 07-13-2015, 11:55 AM

post no workie

mpqholygrail · 07-13-2015, 12:07 PM

Ok how about now

Z_ealot · 07-13-2015, 05:13 PM

i think its pretty normal for the vq37 as mine does it also when running at those temps, oil level is fine and everything and doesnt seem to hurt it so never thought anything of it

juld0zer · 07-14-2015, 04:00 AM

sounds normal. I think it's the valvetrain noise that you're referring to.
The noise varies depending on the oil you use.

Zoren 370 · 07-14-2015, 06:56 AM

Its normal its the VVL makes that noise. Switch to Redline synthetic 5W/30 the noise will go down a little or use the Nissan Ester oil

BTW our Z is not one of the nicest engine sound out there in a sports car. Learn to live it. :-)

mpqholygrail · 07-14-2015, 07:26 AM

Lol ok just making sure thanks guys!

IAmTheStig · 07-14-2015, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpqholygrail

So I have a 2015 and I have been getting this noise out of my vq after it gets warm around 220.

Then after it sat for about 45 minutes it went back to this

. Anyone know what that is?

Just curious, are you using Nissans recommended engine oil, the Nissan "Super Oil" with Ester or something else? The Nissan oil is specifically formulated to reduce noise and friction in the valve train.

Zoren 370 · 07-14-2015, 09:29 PM

Nissan has a "Super Oil"?

Or

Your referring to Nissan Ester oil?

image.jpg

Ill · 07-14-2015, 11:58 PM

sounds 100% normal.

The VQ has a very distinct sound.

IAmTheStig · 07-16-2015, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Nissan has a "Super Oil"?

Or

Your referring to Nissan Ester oil?

Attachment 105541

The attached oil is the recommended formulation for all VQ engines with the Hitachi VVEL valvetrain.

juld0zer · 07-16-2015, 06:57 AM

I found that an oil with a high moly content definitely helped to reduce the valvetrain noise at 'higher' oil temps such as after a hard run

07-13-2015, 11:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
mpqholygrail Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 19 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z xSOLD Rep Power: 10	2015 lots of random engine noise when at 220 So I have a 2015 and I have been getting this noise out of my vq after it gets warm around 220. Then after it sat for about 45 minutes it went back to this . Anyone know what that is? Last edited by mpqholygrail; 07-13-2015 at 12:09 PM.

07-13-2015, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	post no workie __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

07-14-2015, 04:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	sounds normal. I think it's the valvetrain noise that you're referring to. The noise varies depending on the oil you use. Zoren 370 likes this.

07-14-2015, 06:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Its normal its the VVL makes that noise. Switch to Redline synthetic 5W/30 the noise will go down a little or use the Nissan Ester oil BTW our Z is not one of the nicest engine sound out there in a sports car. Learn to live it. :-) Last edited by Zoren 370; 07-14-2015 at 06:58 AM.

07-14-2015, 07:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
mpqholygrail Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 19 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z xSOLD Rep Power: 10	Lol ok just making sure thanks guys! Zoren 370 likes this.

07-13-2015, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mpqholygrail Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 19 Drives: 15 Nissan 370z xSOLD Rep Power: 10	Ok how about now

07-13-2015, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	i think its pretty normal for the vq37 as mine does it also when running at those temps, oil level is fine and everything and doesnt seem to hurt it so never thought anything of it

07-14-2015, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Nissan has a "Super Oil"? Or Your referring to Nissan Ester oil? image.jpg

07-14-2015, 11:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	sounds 100% normal. The VQ has a very distinct sound. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

07-16-2015, 06:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 139	I found that an oil with a high moly content definitely helped to reduce the valvetrain noise at 'higher' oil temps such as after a hard run

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