Changing to fully synthetic oil.

[Deester]

Hi,

I have a problem with my BMW.

My garage can accomodate two cars on a moving ramp mechanism. You can move the ramp up or down to get either car out.

I didn't move the ramp or any cars for two days with the ramp fully down. So the bottom car was sitting nose up in the air and boot facing down at about a 15 degree angle.

When I started the car I thought it was really really broken. It made a loud clanging noise and ran really rough until I got it out onto the level. When it warmed up it was fine. Phew!!!!

Does anyone think that the angle of the car in the garage is the cause? I thought that all the oil is in one side of the engine and takes time to circulate??? Normally I use this car everyday and never have this problem. Would changing to fully synthetic oil help?

Thanks in advance,
Deester...

[moreymach]

Like you Id have thought it wouldnt have made any diference but when i park my e36 318 on the slope outside my garage it always 'ticks' for a moment on startup in the morning... never happens on the flat or in the garage.. been doing it for couple years though and hasnt caused any damage...yet

[darreni]

The angle is certainly the cause of the noise.
My E30 M3 used to sound like a diesel fo a few moments if left with the nose parked at an angle. try depressing the clutch before you switch the engine off if parking like this.
the noise sounds terminal but is actually pretty harmless.
Darren.

[Deester]

Thanks guys. That puts my mind at rest. Just about to embark on a 2000 mile trip and I want the car to be perfect!



Thanks,
Deester