[BP3i7]

I recently changed oil and filters is only thing I have done and that was yesterday. Today, I heard this noise.
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2cfs...8#.VCjYO6ZHbCQ

Checked oil level, it was on the low side but still in range. Does this affect it?

Update: So I did more research, and maybe this has something to do with the oil weight? I was using Mobil 1 5W30 before, I think the regular version. This time, I switched to Mobil 1 Extended Performance version, 5W30. It doesn't say LL-01 on the bottle, but I thought all the Mobil 1 were...not sure if this is related though?

[ladoo]

Originally Posted by BP3i7

I recently changed oil and filters is only thing I have done and that was yesterday. Today, I heard this noise.
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2cfs...8#.VCjYO6ZHbCQ

Checked oil level, it was on the low side but still in range. Does this affect it?

Update: So I did more research, and maybe this has something to do with the oil weight? I was using Mobil 1 5W30 before, I think the regular version. This time, I switched to Mobil 1 Extended Performance version, 5W30. It doesn't say LL-01 on the bottle, but I thought all the Mobil 1 were...not sure if this is related though?

I heard the same noise a few days ago after I changed the valve cover gasket and started the car up again. It seems to be coming from the oil filter housing. Thought maybe I had dropped something into the engine when i had the cover off and now its rattling in the oil. I took the filter off and it was clean. The noise went away on its own after a day.

[JamesM3M5]

Unless it says LL01 or ACEA A3/B4 spec, it is not the correct oil. Mobil 1 0W40 European formula is BMW LL01 and ACEA A3/B4 spec, specifically "high performance and extended drain interval" per ACEA. Other ACEA A1/A5 spec oils are for "fuel economy," which is most likely what you put in the engine. If you plan on running hard, I'd dump it and use the right stuff. Otherwise, meh. Just put the right stuff in next oil change, say 5k miles.

[BP3i7]

Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

Unless it says LL01 or ACEA A3/B4 spec, it is not the correct oil. Mobil 1 0W40 European formula is BMW LL01 and ACEA A3/B4 spec, specifically "high performance and extended drain interval" per ACEA. Other ACEA A1/A5 spec oils are for "fuel economy," which is most likely what you put in the engine. If you plan on running hard, I'd dump it and use the right stuff. Otherwise, meh. Just put the right stuff in next oil change, say 5k miles.

You think it could cause that noise though? When I start the car, waiting a bit, the car can get a bit rough now.

[BP3i7]

Originally Posted by ladoo

I heard the same noise a few days ago after I changed the valve cover gasket and started the car up again. It seems to be coming from the oil filter housing. Thought maybe I had dropped something into the engine when i had the cover off and now its rattling in the oil. I took the filter off and it was clean. The noise went away on its own after a day.

I put in some Wix oil filter, made in Germany, I think that should be ok...maybe I will check my filter as well.