is my car engine about to blow up?
09-13-2020, 10:21 AM
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2011/2012 C180 Coupe (petrol)
is my car engine about to blow up?
engine start @ 0:13
what do you think of this sound?
2011 facelift c 180, 1.8 liter engine, petrol
what do you think of this sound?
2011 facelift c 180, 1.8 liter engine, petrol
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09-13-2020, 10:40 AM
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Not necessarly, I had an old brittish van once with a ten times noisier engine, and it never broke, I sold it due to rust to scrapyard.
I think your cheapest option, if I hear what you talking about, is to look at what oil they put in.
I recognise the initial piston like slap and noise afterwards.
I would try a 10W-40 say Shell Ultra in it and see what happens then.
I think your cheapest option, if I hear what you talking about, is to look at what oil they put in.
I recognise the initial piston like slap and noise afterwards.
I would try a 10W-40 say Shell Ultra in it and see what happens then.
09-13-2020, 05:07 PM
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Was that from cold ?
How many miles ?
Sounds like the standard M271 timing chain rattle at start up.
If you are concerned then have the timing chain and sprockets checked by a reputable indy.
How many miles ?
Sounds like the standard M271 timing chain rattle at start up.
If you are concerned then have the timing chain and sprockets checked by a reputable indy.
09-14-2020, 10:56 AM
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09-14-2020, 01:22 PM
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You might also want to check your muffler to see if there might be a small hole in it somewhere as that could be a cause of the noise. Also, engines do get noisier as they get older with more miles on them. Make sure you keep your oil changed on a regular basis.
