Loud ticking noise from engine

Synack · 02-24-2012, 07:25 PM

Hello, I literally just pulled out of my local Nissan and the engine immediately just starts making this loud ticking noise and at first it was only at low RPM up to 3000 but not idle. Now it's even louder and at every RPM including idle. Also, the car has lost a significant amount of power. No check engine lights, just loud ticks. 27,000 miles. I am due for an oil change though, but still. Help?

Also, if I take it to the dealership, while still under warranty, will they give me a rental car to use while they are investigating?

I do not believe it is an issue with lifters or rocker arms because that would change the sound of the exhaust, which the sound is exactly the same as normal.

Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts)

Nismo knocking - YouTube

Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube

Waiz · 02-24-2012, 07:55 PM

Check your oil level ASAP

What did the dealer perform on your car?

Synack · 02-24-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Check your oil level ASAP

What did the dealer perform on your car?

Nothing, I just went to pick up a part. Could this problem go away with an addition of some oil?

Synack · 02-24-2012, 09:14 PM

Took 5 quarts of oil to put it back to normal levels....... WTF is that!? This is a brand new car!

Plus, here are videos of what it sounds like even AFTER adding 5 quarts of oil and 20 minutes later.

Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts)

Nismo knocking - YouTube

Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube

6MT · 02-24-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Nothing, I just went to pick up a part. Could this problem go away with an addition of some oil?

No oil? Well, there's your ticking sound. Let's hope you haven't done too much damage.

Fill oil!

6MT · 02-24-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Took 5 quarts of oil to put it back to normal levels....... WTF is that!? This is a brand new car!

Plus, here are videos of what it sounds like even AFTER adding 5 quarts of oil and 20 minutes later.

Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts)

Nismo knocking - YouTube

Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube

You've probably done some internal damage to that engine. It probably won't get any better.

Good luck. (And no, I'm not being sarcastic.)

sfearl1 · 02-24-2012, 09:28 PM

how often do you check your oil?

Trips · 02-24-2012, 09:28 PM

Take it to the dealer to have it looked at

Sounds like a cylinders out or rod?

Not Good at all

6MT · 02-24-2012, 09:31 PM

Sounds like a knock.

Synack · 02-24-2012, 09:31 PM

Fuuuark. Thanks.... But seriously, never in my life have I seen a car literally eat up all of the oil. AND a NEW car.

Red__Zed · 02-24-2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Took 5 quarts of oil to put it back to normal levels....... WTF is that!? This is a brand new car!

Plus, here are videos of what it sounds like even AFTER adding 5 quarts of oil and 20 minutes later.

Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts)

Nismo knocking - YouTube

Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube

It took 5 quarts to fill it up?!?!?

Synack · 02-24-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It took 5 quarts to fill it up?!?!?

Yeah, no kidding man. That's ridiculous. Engine wise I've treated this car with nothing but respect. How can it just eat that much oil?

Red__Zed · 02-24-2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Yeah, no kidding man. That's ridiculous. Engine wise I've treated this car with nothing but respect. How can it just eat that much oil?

You are going to need a new engine.

Synack · 02-24-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You are going to need a new engine.

Is this a warranty cover....?

Gixxer-370Z · 02-24-2012, 09:38 PM

eww. I've heard that noise in a bike before but a car? Thats a big hit...

why didn't you just turn around and go back to Baker right away??

02-24-2012, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Loud ticking noise from engine Hello, I literally just pulled out of my local Nissan and the engine immediately just starts making this loud ticking noise and at first it was only at low RPM up to 3000 but not idle. Now it's even louder and at every RPM including idle. Also, the car has lost a significant amount of power. No check engine lights, just loud ticks. 27,000 miles. I am due for an oil change though, but still. Help? Also, if I take it to the dealership, while still under warranty, will they give me a rental car to use while they are investigating? I do not believe it is an issue with lifters or rocker arms because that would change the sound of the exhaust, which the sound is exactly the same as normal. Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts) Nismo knocking - YouTube Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S Last edited by Synack; 02-24-2012 at 09:19 PM.

02-24-2012, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Took 5 quarts of oil to put it back to normal levels....... WTF is that!? This is a brand new car! Plus, here are videos of what it sounds like even AFTER adding 5 quarts of oil and 20 minutes later. Not to mention the oil temps are unnaturally high for an unknown reason. (after putting in 5 quarts) Nismo knocking - YouTube Nismo knocking 2 - YouTube __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S Last edited by Synack; 02-24-2012 at 09:19 PM.

02-24-2012, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	how often do you check your oil? __________________ Scott

02-24-2012, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Take it to the dealer to have it looked at Sounds like a cylinders out or rod? Not Good at all __________________

02-24-2012, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Sounds like a knock. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-24-2012, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Check your oil level ASAP What did the dealer perform on your car?

02-24-2012, 09:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Fuuuark. Thanks.... But seriously, never in my life have I seen a car literally eat up all of the oil. AND a NEW car. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

02-24-2012, 09:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gixxer-370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134 Drives: '11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	eww. I've heard that noise in a bike before but a car? Thats a big hit... why didn't you just turn around and go back to Baker right away??

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