my engine sounds like a sewing machine

crinkles · Mar 21, 2009

changed the oil yesterday.

noticed that it sounds like a sewing machine - discernible above the normal engine hum - it always has, no matter which oil or filter.

also noticed a high pitched squeal (very hard to discern, but there - if i were older i would not have heard it).

any reason for this sewing machine clatter? is it normal

BuickGN · Mar 21, 2009

Fuel injectors, valvetrain.

rationull · Mar 21, 2009

That's OK. My engine sounds like what I imagine a diesel vacuum cleaner would sound like.

crinkles · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted By: rationull
That's OK. My engine sounds like what I imagine a diesel vacuum cleaner would sound like.

Billy_D · Mar 21, 2009

Normal for 2AZ-FE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3uqiezV3V8

crinkles · Mar 21, 2009

that's the one!

GMBoy · Mar 21, 2009

Japanese cars have sewing machine engines, so it sounds that way

PT1 · Mar 21, 2009

Sounds just like my kids 08 Rav4. Try some MaxLife syn blend in it. Price reduced to $14 for 5 qt jug at WM. Maxlife has quieted other Toyotas for me before.

PT1 · Mar 21, 2009

Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Japanese cars have sewing machine engines, so it sounds that way

Yes, they do...and most of them keep sewing for 2-300k without issue unlike their GM piston slapper competitors...

crinkles · Mar 22, 2009

maxlife only comes in 20w-50 down here unfortunately.

wirelessF · Mar 22, 2009

What makes them sound like that?

mstrjon32 · Mar 22, 2009

Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Japanese cars have sewing machine engines, so it sounds that way

Yes, they do...and most of them keep sewing for 2-300k without issue unlike their GM piston slapper competitors...

Just couldn't make it through without some kind of American car slam.

Propflux01 · Mar 22, 2009

Seems to me just a response from the "Japanese sewing machine" remark. Funny how only one side of that 'bashing' was called ...

lt2000 · Mar 22, 2009

crinkles
if you were older you might have known what the sound was
gary

PT1 · Mar 22, 2009

Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Japanese cars have sewing machine engines, so it sounds that way

Yes, they do...and most of them keep sewing for 2-300k without issue unlike their GM piston slapper competitors...

Just couldn't make it through without some kind of American car slam.

Well after spending $100k for 2 GM piston slappers I am qualified to make that remark from experience.

GMBoy · Mar 22, 2009

Oh guys ease up - We all know that the American bashers are more vocal and always ruin the treads first. I just had to help even things out here. I'd take a piston slapper over a sewing machine anyday PT1.

Jonny Z · Mar 22, 2009

My 02 Camry 2AZFE sounds exactly the same

Drew99GT · Mar 22, 2009

My Corolla sounds like that as well.

I think it's just a result of loud injectors, plus the DOHC shim over bucket flat tappet lifters.

XS650 · Mar 22, 2009

Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Oh guys ease up - We all know that the American bashers are more vocal and always ruin the treads first. I just had to help even things out here. I'd take a piston slapper over a sewing machine anyday PT1.

If you like piston slappers, you work for the right company. Sorry, couldn't resist.

GMBoy · Mar 22, 2009

Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Oh guys ease up - We all know that the American bashers are more vocal and always ruin the treads first. I just had to help even things out here. I'd take a piston slapper over a sewing machine anyday PT1.

If you like piston slappers, you work for the right company. Sorry, couldn't resist.

That was a good one.

my engine sounds like a sewing machine

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