Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 340 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Defpo · 08-02-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chanpion

Dude, don't replace the pump. Just test with different gases in your area. Try with no ethanol/ alcohol additive ones. (Alchohol family. Anything that ends in "ol") You have to weed out the false info but many people and myself have been chirp free for a while.

I know lol, I've probably read every thread out there about these damn crickets. I've tried experimenting with different fuel stations and brands, ethanol free and adding TC-W3 2 stroke oil. Nothing seems to make much of a difference other than how hot the weather is. I've pretty much just settled into the fact that the crickets are here to stay.

Maybe if I'm going to "show off" my car I'll get it replaced again though for a few moments of silence

stevesnj · 08-08-2015, 11:39 AM

I can report my 2016 has the cricket sound. Started around 1200 miles. I am using Shell 93. Going to experiment and go with Sunoco next fill up.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uUDRKMAZyg"]2016 FR-S Crickets - YouTube[/ame]

Jfheisenberg · 08-08-2015, 04:16 PM

I know this issue with the twins is not fixable but the crickets on my brz series blue are getting worse, they are even louder now. I will be going to the stealership for an oil change next weekend, should i call that out to them?

BlackJesus · 08-08-2015, 05:08 PM

I have been using shells 93 octane gas and the cricket got louder eversince. Like @Tcoat mentions, temperature and type of gas really does effect the sound. @100 degrees F it sounds like a herd of crickets mating nonstop but when it gets down to 70 degrees or lower, it seems like the crickets died out. The way that you drive also effect it. Lower revs = less crickets compared to higher revs. The best gas I used so far with little crickets was Speedway 93 octane.

Premium 615 · 08-08-2015, 05:46 PM

Well its like an added bonus, lol. Getting a new car and a whole family of crickets

I realized I had crickets, when I was waiting in line at the Chick-fil-A drive thru one morning. They were echoing off the wall when I pulled up to pay. I hadn't noticed them until then.

Ultramaroon · 08-08-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

I know this issue with the twins is not fixable but the crickets on my brz series blue are getting worse, they are even louder now. I will be going to the stealership for an oil change next weekend, should i call that out to them?

Drive it as empty as you can - well into the illuminated fuel light. Then fill it with E0. Tell us what happens.

Jfheisenberg · 08-08-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Drive it as empty as you can - well into the illuminated fuel light. Then fill it with E0. Tell us what happens.

Where do i find ethanol free gas? I only use shell v power ever since i owned the car

Ultramaroon · 08-09-2015, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Where do i find ethanol free gas? I only use shell v power ever since i owned the car

Wow, unless there are some stations not listed, it looks like Northern New Jersey is hosed.

http://pure-gas.org/extensions/map.html

jtsimaras · 08-09-2015, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Drive it as empty as you can - well into the illuminated fuel light. Then fill it with E0. Tell us what happens.

I'm on my first tank of non ethanol and no crickets 200kms in. Prior tank was 10% blend sounded like an cricket orgy

Ultramaroon · 08-09-2015, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jtsimaras

I'm on my first tank of non ethanol and no crickets 200kms in. Prior tank was 10% blend sounded like an cricket orgy

I've consistently had the same results but I gave up because the one place I knew about was a little out of my way. Looking at that map again, I just found another really close to my work.

Meh. I'm also long over worrying about it. It's just part of the charm. It's pretty amusing when a bunch of us get together and sing like a chorus.

Premium 615 · 08-09-2015, 09:37 AM

Yeah I agree with you @Ultramaroon... Crickets or no crickets, its part of what makes these cars unique.

Also, the ethanol free gas here, there's 1 station close to me but they charge $0.40 more per gallon plus the difference between octane grades.

Tcoat · 08-09-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jtsimaras

I'm on my first tank of non ethanol and no crickets 200kms in. Prior tank was 10% blend sounded like an cricket orgy

Found a high volume station that is E0 and haven't had any sings in weeks. Last night sitting in a drive though and I have the loudest chirping ever. Think to my self "ah shit that isn't cool". Pull forward they are gone. Back up they are back. Pull forward gone. Go back back. Shut car off they are still there.
Yelp, was hearing real crickets and now some poor teenager at Tim Hortons thinks a crazy guy drives a nice car.

Ultramaroon · 08-09-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yelp, was hearing real crickets and now some poor teenager at Tim Hortons thinks a crazy guy drives a nice car.

Haha... <doh!>

Packofcrows · 08-09-2015, 02:46 PM

Mine is a 2014, did it (chirping) twice, ran it until I had .3/13.2 Gallons according to how much I pumped on receipt and it went away. Use only premium for sures now. It's embarrassing parking next to a hottie with a chirp.

Funny my 90 pickup develops a chirp related sound as well when run it with the cheapest gas. Switched to cheapo brand but highest grade, went away.

View Poll Results: Do you have chirping (cricket) noise during idle once the car is warmed up?
Yes (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	3,100	85.21%
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08-08-2015, 11:39 AM	#4748
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I can report my 2016 has the cricket sound. Started around 1200 miles. I am using Shell 93. Going to experiment and go with Sunoco next fill up. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uUDRKMAZyg"]2016 FR-S Crickets - YouTube[/ame] __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,258 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Mine is a 2014, did it (chirping) twice, ran it until I had .3/13.2 Gallons according to how much I pumped on receipt and it went away. Use only premium for sures now. It's embarrassing parking next to a hottie with a chirp. Funny my 90 pickup develops a chirp related sound as well when run it with the cheapest gas. Switched to cheapo brand but highest grade, went away. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

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