Engine rattling sound at 9k miles

hajohehe · 01-02-2008, 10:54 PM

Hi, I recently hear rattling kind of sound in the engine. It is consistent so it is from engine. I kind of think it is normal engine sound. It only makes the sound when engine is idling. I am just curious because I think I used to not hear that. I've checked the engine oil and it is at HIGH. Should I drain some oil?

Thanks. I hope it is normal.

Java Junky · 01-03-2008, 02:41 AM

'Sounds like you might be treadin' on low RPM Hajo.
If you just bring the idle up a smidge with the gas pedal it goes away, yes?
What's the tach readin' when this is "rattlin"z takin' place?
N' the dipstick's set for the acceptable amount of oil. If it's within the limitin' marks you're aces. If it's over the high mark, yes. Remove some oil.
Java

MarkZ28 · 01-03-2008, 03:26 AM

Having a little more oil than normal wont hurt it, but much more than half a quart and it may cause windage and aeration of the oil at higher rpms. Wont make any noises at idle though. Maybe the valves need adjusting? Hard to know without hearing it. Loose valve clearances make a ticking/tapping sound, especially at idle. The S2000 engine is noisy though.

Almost Tactful · 01-03-2008, 05:13 AM

I go with the safe alternative, goto the dealer and have it checked under warranty

EscoMobb · 01-03-2008, 07:16 AM

More than likely, it is your injectors firing. Most newer high efficiency engines nowadays have very loud injectors and because this engine has a timing chain and not a belt, that will create more noise as well. More than likely it is normal because my car with 5K miles makes a rattling/ticking noise at idle. If you had a serious problem, you would more than likely have a check engine light.

chaddy1984 · 01-03-2008, 08:39 AM

heat sheild

hajohehe · 01-03-2008, 10:41 AM

"this engine has a timing chain and not a belt, that will create more noise as well" sounds reasonable.

or

'Sounds like you might be treadin' on low RPM Hajo. But I can only hear this noise when car is in neutral and idling at around 1k rpm.

or

heat shield

thank you for responses. i think i am just crazy about my car since i only had it used for 2 weeks. i might be discovering new sounds of my car. anyway i am going to take it to dealer tomorrow morning. i will let you guys know tomorrow. i am going to change my oil because i bought it at toyota dealer and i do not know what kind of oil they have put in and engine oil meter reads high... or above high. hahaha.

BTW how much do you guys pay to honda dealer to change oil?
Thanks

kgf3076 · 01-03-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hajohehe

BTW how much do you guys pay to honda dealer to change oil?

Around $12 because I take my own Honda oil filter, drain plug washer and Mobil 10w-30 full synthetic oil.

Java Junky · 01-03-2008, 12:26 PM

Changin' the oil n' filter'z too important ta be left with some faceless yayhoo at a dealership.
'Gives me the chance ta eyeball things n' get my hands dirty.
Failin' the ability ta do it myself: a personally known wrench.
Too much ridin' on it ta leave it to some dealership full'a "I-thought-he-did-its" of questionable ability n' interest hajo.
Be well,
Java

hajohehe · 01-04-2008, 12:34 AM

haha i wish i can do it myself. honestly i have actually never attempted and i have no tools or garage

maybe i can find some one living in dallas, tx and learn haha.

Kalm_Traveler · 01-04-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hajohehe

haha i wish i can do it myself. honestly i have actually never attempted and i have no tools or garage

maybe i can find some one living in dallas, tx and learn haha.

It's probably the easiest thing you could ever learn to do... I don't even jack the S up anymore.

Technically all you need is a 17mm wrench, and a human hand to unscrew the old filter.

Literally... slide a drain pan under the oil pan (where the 17mm drain bolt is). Take the bolt out and let all that oil drain out (usually 3-5 mins) then put it back in tight.

Then, move the pan to beneath the filter, remove said filter. Put new filter on making sure to oil new filter's rubber ring (it's on the side that touches the engine). Fill engine with oil. Start car to make sure you tightened the drain bolt and new filter enough.

All in all it shouldn't take a novice more than 25 mins. If you work way too often on cars, the S oil change is about a 6 minute job.

01-02-2008, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	Engine rattling sound at 9k miles Hi, I recently hear rattling kind of sound in the engine. It is consistent so it is from engine. I kind of think it is normal engine sound. It only makes the sound when engine is idling. I am just curious because I think I used to not hear that. I've checked the engine oil and it is at HIGH. Should I drain some oil? Thanks. I hope it is normal. __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

01-03-2008, 02:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	'Sounds like you might be treadin' on low RPM Hajo. If you just bring the idle up a smidge with the gas pedal it goes away, yes? What's the tach readin' when this is "rattlin"z takin' place? N' the dipstick's set for the acceptable amount of oil. If it's within the limitin' marks you're aces. If it's over the high mark, yes. Remove some oil. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-03-2008, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	"this engine has a timing chain and not a belt, that will create more noise as well" sounds reasonable. or 'Sounds like you might be treadin' on low RPM Hajo. But I can only hear this noise when car is in neutral and idling at around 1k rpm. or heat shield thank you for responses. i think i am just crazy about my car since i only had it used for 2 weeks. i might be discovering new sounds of my car. anyway i am going to take it to dealer tomorrow morning. i will let you guys know tomorrow. i am going to change my oil because i bought it at toyota dealer and i do not know what kind of oil they have put in and engine oil meter reads high... or above high. hahaha. BTW how much do you guys pay to honda dealer to change oil? Thanks __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver Last edited by hajohehe : 01-03-2008 at 10:43 AM.

01-03-2008, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Changin' the oil n' filter'z too important ta be left with some faceless yayhoo at a dealership. 'Gives me the chance ta eyeball things n' get my hands dirty. Failin' the ability ta do it myself: a personally known wrench. Too much ridin' on it ta leave it to some dealership full'a "I-thought-he-did-its" of questionable ability n' interest hajo. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-04-2008, 12:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
hajohehe Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 57	haha i wish i can do it myself. honestly i have actually never attempted and i have no tools or garage maybe i can find some one living in dallas, tx and learn haha. __________________ 94 Toyota Corolla Maroon 02 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Coupe Black 04 Land Rover Freelander White 06 Honda S2000 Silver

01-03-2008, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
MarkZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 163	Having a little more oil than normal wont hurt it, but much more than half a quart and it may cause windage and aeration of the oil at higher rpms. Wont make any noises at idle though. Maybe the valves need adjusting? Hard to know without hearing it. Loose valve clearances make a ticking/tapping sound, especially at idle. The S2000 engine is noisy though.

01-03-2008, 05:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Almost Tactful Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 74	I go with the safe alternative, goto the dealer and have it checked under warranty

01-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
EscoMobb Laguna Blue AP2 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 23	More than likely, it is your injectors firing. Most newer high efficiency engines nowadays have very loud injectors and because this engine has a timing chain and not a belt, that will create more noise as well. More than likely it is normal because my car with 5K miles makes a rattling/ticking noise at idle. If you had a serious problem, you would more than likely have a check engine light.

01-03-2008, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
chaddy1984 ROOkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SC BABY Posts: 163	heat sheild

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