Noisier after Servicing?

essdee · 04-20-2010, 02:17 PM

Hi All,

Been lurking on these forums for a while and found some great advice - this is my first post however!

I currently drive an E90 LCI 325D, which recently went in for it's first service at a main dealer -Standard Scope Oil Change and Microfilter. I supplied my own oil, which was Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 0W-30.

Not sure if I'm imagining things, but now I swear it's considerably noisier on idle - a real clatter which wasn't there before. Nothing else has changed, eg. driving style, distances, fuel grades etc. I haven't noticed any other differences, like a drop in MPG or power.

Anyone else ever noticed this? I've owned a few varied cars in my time, and I think I've got a good ear for these things, but this one seems weird

Any advice/thoughts appreciated!

Thanks.

dxb335d · 04-20-2010, 02:41 PM

Maybe some numpty started it up after lunch with no oil in it. The lifters
prob took a hammering.

Maybe it's in ya head.

SiKkBaSs · 04-20-2010, 02:44 PM

Drive her hard for a few runs.

YvesD · 04-20-2010, 02:57 PM

Shouldnt be. Denzils particularly are much quieter after an oil change I find, as it happens, the Miggins Espace D came back from service today and its whispering....

Boyd1963 · 04-20-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by essdee

Hi All,

Been lurking on these forums for a while and found some great advice - this is my first post however!

I currently drive an E90 LCI 325D, which recently went in for it's first service at a main dealer -Standard Scope Oil Change and Microfilter. I supplied my own oil, which was Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 0W-30.

Not sure if I'm imagining things, but now I swear it's considerably noisier on idle - a real clatter which wasn't there before. Nothing else has changed, eg. driving style, distances, fuel grades etc. I haven't noticed any other differences, like a drop in MPG or power.

Anyone else ever noticed this? I've owned a few varied cars in my time, and I think I've got a good ear for these things, but this one seems weird

Any advice/thoughts appreciated!

Thanks.

Check the cable tray above the engine has been refitted correctly. Mine came back from a service and it was resting on the engine!!!!

Dr Dave · 04-21-2010, 12:18 AM

Yes, the engine cover is a good place to look first, plus the undertray too.

In my experience engines are usually quieter after a service.

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essdee New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 325D LCI Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Noisier after Servicing? Hi All, Been lurking on these forums for a while and found some great advice - this is my first post however! I currently drive an E90 LCI 325D, which recently went in for it's first service at a main dealer -Standard Scope Oil Change and Microfilter. I supplied my own oil, which was Castrol Edge Turbo Diesel 0W-30. Not sure if I'm imagining things, but now I swear it's considerably noisier on idle - a real clatter which wasn't there before. Nothing else has changed, eg. driving style, distances, fuel grades etc. I haven't noticed any other differences, like a drop in MPG or power. Anyone else ever noticed this? I've owned a few varied cars in my time, and I think I've got a good ear for these things, but this one seems weird Any advice/thoughts appreciated! Thanks.
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SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 178 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Drive her hard for a few runs.
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YvesD Lamininist 89 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: Carbon Black X5M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (3)	Shouldnt be. Denzils particularly are much quieter after an oil change I find, as it happens, the Miggins Espace D came back from service today and its whispering....
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 115 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Yes, the engine cover is a good place to look first, plus the undertray too. In my experience engines are usually quieter after a service. __________________
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