Direct Injection Noise
#16
Well, most people probably don't notice it. It's not really that obvious. It has to be fairly quiet, and you should be next to a wall or something for the acoustics of it to bounce back and have the windows down of course. So try doing that for those of you that don't think they have it.
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I was wondering the same thing as the OP with the noise, and I would definately characterize the sound as "ticking valves". As others have said, it's not the best of noises, but a small trade-off for the increase in performance.
#18
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This is so obnoxious for me that I'm thinking about selling it, I only have 2700 miles and now maybe it gets worse down the road? No way.
I do notice that somewhere around 80 degrees and with the car warm it's almost bearable. I went through a drive through last night, about 50 degrees out, ticking echoes off the brick wall, sheesh.
I do notice that somewhere around 80 degrees and with the car warm it's almost bearable. I went through a drive through last night, about 50 degrees out, ticking echoes off the brick wall, sheesh.
#19
yep thats how would describe the noise exactly. i even called the dealership and told them it sounded like my valves needed to be adjusted should have researched it before i called and sounded like an *** eheh. I suppose i can live with the tick for the extra 30 or so hp
#21
*actually, here is what i am going to do, I think i am just not sensitive to these noises since I drove 5 years slammed on coilovers with aftermarket rims, so I will film my engine bay and you guys tell me if i have the noise or not :P
Last edited by whlkev; 02-29-08 at 09:35 AM.
#22
All diesel engines use direct fuel injection systems too. You generally hear a rapid *tick*, repeatedly. Nothing to worry about. It's the way those injectors operate.
DFI optimizes the fuel mixture, particularly in both light and medium load conditions, creating a precise burn, higher output, aiding drivability, lower emissions and fuel economy. The new direct fuel injection system provides a cooling effect in the cylinders, which allowing higher compression ratios. The results are substantial improvements in engine efficiency with increased power and fuel economy.
The sound is very noticeable when I roll down the windows or open the door with the motor running. In a parkng garage, it's louder. I love it because people are always turning their heads to see "who's coming". It's my version of the BOV--pshhhh sound. I have to admit, that's one feature that I truly love about my car. If it means better performance without sacrificing gas, I'm all for it. It's more complex and more expensive to build, but worth it. The injectors have to be able to withstand high heat tolerance from the combustion chamber so that's a scary thought.
DFI optimizes the fuel mixture, particularly in both light and medium load conditions, creating a precise burn, higher output, aiding drivability, lower emissions and fuel economy. The new direct fuel injection system provides a cooling effect in the cylinders, which allowing higher compression ratios. The results are substantial improvements in engine efficiency with increased power and fuel economy.
The sound is very noticeable when I roll down the windows or open the door with the motor running. In a parkng garage, it's louder. I love it because people are always turning their heads to see "who's coming". It's my version of the BOV--pshhhh sound. I have to admit, that's one feature that I truly love about my car. If it means better performance without sacrificing gas, I'm all for it. It's more complex and more expensive to build, but worth it. The injectors have to be able to withstand high heat tolerance from the combustion chamber so that's a scary thought.
Last edited by LexusIS-TL; 03-19-08 at 11:28 PM.
#23
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It sounds like an old *** car with the most misaligned valves in the world. Direct injection generally produces up to 20 % more power and can create 20% more fuel economy. But what they never tell you is that it also creates 20 % more noise at idle.
#24
Yup its there. I asked this question too when I bought my car. wasn't aware of it becuase I SIT in the car while test driving and the car is OFF when I was outside. I doubt if that would've stopped me from buying the car. BUT everytime I'm in a drive-true I CAN hear it. It sounds like a tick but its like 3 ticks a second. Its there. I don't know if it gets quiter as the car warms up, but its there.
#25
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I had a '02 BMW 330. its intake rumbles, its exhaust roars, and its valves tick.
purchased '08 GS350 2 months ago, noticed the ticking sound immediately.
Compared the noise level to my bimmer's, I can only appreciate luxus' effort on the noise control.
to me it's like lexus muffled the intake/exhaust sound, so the ticking sound is now all you can hear. you guys' ears got spoiled. that's all.
purchased '08 GS350 2 months ago, noticed the ticking sound immediately.
Compared the noise level to my bimmer's, I can only appreciate luxus' effort on the noise control.
to me it's like lexus muffled the intake/exhaust sound, so the ticking sound is now all you can hear. you guys' ears got spoiled. that's all.
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#26
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Overall, the noise is not that bad and it's something I can live with. It's not like you will have the engine on and stand outside of your car a lot. When your inside with windows up, you can't even hear it.
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#28
tire noises have nothing to do with the car manufactures, bmw are starting to use runflats which everyone hates.
man, if you honestly think bmw is going to be rattle free and more quiet than Lexus, you are in for a very rude awakening when you switch.
believe me, we love bmw
man, if you honestly think bmw is going to be rattle free and more quiet than Lexus, you are in for a very rude awakening when you switch.
believe me, we love bmw
I'd definately take the direct injection noises instead of the dang rattles I'm dealing with coming from the top of my windshield.(clips?)
#29
you cant hear it inside unless sound is bouncing off closed spaces or something like that...
but if you think it is louder than diesels, then you do not know diesels.
MB S class diesel sounds like F350 diesel early in the morning.
but if you think it is louder than diesels, then you do not know diesels.
MB S class diesel sounds like F350 diesel early in the morning.
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