What does a healthy S55 engine sound like?
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Afternoon,
I've had my M4 F82 for about 5 weeks and I'm certain its now making different noises from those I heard 5 weeks ago.
Can anyone point me to a video or forum that demonstrates a healthy S55 engine?
I swear I've got some some sort of ticker noise, like I had on my N52 and I can also hear a fan running but I cant see any fan behind the radiator (I assume there is one there but its all covered in parts and plastics) . It does that from cold and from a warm restart. When I switch off ignition the fan noise stops immediately. PCV valve?
In addition I've noticed that the engine bay never really gets hot. I can do a motorway commute for 40 miles and sit in traffic for ages, the temp gauge sits between 70 and 120C but I can touch every part of the engine. The , what I'm assuming is the intercooler , is freezing cold and I can touch all other parts of the engine! I could boil an egg on all my other BMWs (various engines) after that type of journey!
Is this normal!?
I've had my M4 F82 for about 5 weeks and I'm certain its now making different noises from those I heard 5 weeks ago.
Can anyone point me to a video or forum that demonstrates a healthy S55 engine?
I swear I've got some some sort of ticker noise, like I had on my N52 and I can also hear a fan running but I cant see any fan behind the radiator (I assume there is one there but its all covered in parts and plastics) . It does that from cold and from a warm restart. When I switch off ignition the fan noise stops immediately. PCV valve?
In addition I've noticed that the engine bay never really gets hot. I can do a motorway commute for 40 miles and sit in traffic for ages, the temp gauge sits between 70 and 120C but I can touch every part of the engine. The , what I'm assuming is the intercooler , is freezing cold and I can touch all other parts of the engine! I could boil an egg on all my other BMWs (various engines) after that type of journey!
Is this normal!?
Thank you. The car certainly makes lots of noises regardless of temperature. I have been driving around in Sport Plus a lot which may be responsible for the additional noises and creaks.
Now that the novelty has worn off, Ill move to efficient mode and see what happens. I'm just really nervous of every noise but that's part of owning this type of car I guess.
Now that the novelty has worn off, Ill move to efficient mode and see what happens. I'm just really nervous of every noise but that's part of owning this type of car I guess.
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