Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 310 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mooseknuckle44 · 07-22-2014, 02:18 AM

2-stroke oil is no longer keepin the crickets away. Down to only E0 and the last time l used it, it only made them intermittent.

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extrashaky · 07-22-2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CruiseZen

Has anyone tried quieting them by insulating the fuel pump?

Toyota tried it. @FR-S Matt had some kind of insulation put on his by Toyota, and I believe he ended up ripping it all out because it didn't work. Hopefully he'll elaborate.

Shady195 · 07-22-2014, 08:47 AM

I bought my FR-S USed but with just about 25k on the clock I noticed the crickets the other night.

Something me and my wife laugh about now whenever we pull up next to something that reflects the sound

Vis101 · 07-22-2014, 04:49 PM

What are you guys using to dispense the Lucas fluid? It works great for getting rid of the crickets, but the cap keeps coming off and it is difficult to get a consistent amount in per new tank of fuel.

Antstronaut · 07-22-2014, 05:56 PM

My '14 BRZ Limited also developed those damned crickets, currently at ~6k miles.

I have an appointment with Subaru on Friday for pest control.

Hopefully they don't give me any guff and everything goes smoothly!

pushrod · 07-22-2014, 08:17 PM

My 2014 FR-S has been chirping since the first time I got it to idle at operating temperature. I've never been bothered by it.

Fastbrew · 07-22-2014, 08:27 PM

I am at 6.5K miles. HPFP was replaced under warranty at about 4K. They were gone for a bit. I could swear I heard the f*cker at a Starbucks drive-through the other day. Then it hid.

extrashaky · 07-22-2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vis101

What are you guys using to dispense the Lucas fluid? It works great for getting rid of the crickets, but the cap keeps coming off and it is difficult to get a consistent amount in per new tank of fuel.

When I was trying out Marvel Mystery Oil (which didn't get rid of the crickets) I picked up a bulb syringe thing at Harbor Freight that looks like a heavy duty turkey baster. You can draw in two ounces at a time and put it right down in the filler neck to keep from spilling it all over the place.

PNW FRS · 07-24-2014, 12:31 PM

Just a follow up to a previous post...

I have now run multiple tanks of Ethanol Free premium unleaded and at least in my rig... there is a noticeable LACK of cricket noise from the HPFP. I just re-filled with "Up to 10%.." Unleaded after a tank of Eth-Free... and the crickets returned almost immediately.

And.. in my area, the Ethanol Free Prem is going for about $4.50/gal.

Mooseknuckle44 · 07-24-2014, 12:33 PM

Yup. Ethanol+HPFP=CRICKET FACTORY!!!

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GT86meMR2 · 07-24-2014, 12:49 PM

Just my experience but in belgium we dont have crickets with our 98ron fuel however I'm in the UK now and filled up with shell v power nitrate and almost instantly i experienced those nasty crickets :p now i actually know how it sounds like and damn It sucks :p

xRavenFRSx · 07-24-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastbrew

I am at 6.5K miles. HPFP was replaced under warranty at about 4K. They were gone for a bit. I could swear I heard the f*cker at a Starbucks drive-through the other day. Then it hid.

Im on my 2nd pump and that's basically how mines going, il hear it maybe twice a week but by the time I make it back to my house its gone. I can deal with that, the first pump was loud and an everyday thing.

RIP.S2000 · 07-27-2014, 12:10 AM

2015 BRZ series.blue owner here. Just below 500 miles, I have the crickets.

I used 93 octane gas from a nearby Exon.

peri.Laynz · 07-27-2014, 12:37 AM

I had a 2013 FRS that I put 93 gas in, had crazy loud chirps from day one. Sold thst FRS and got a 2014 brand new, been using 93 ETHANOL FREE gas since the dealer fill up ran out and haven't heard a single cricket after 2500 miles. Not saying the ethanol free part is the key, just stating what I've done.

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)	3,101	85.22%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	538	14.78%
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07-24-2014, 12:31 PM	#4335
PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 343 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ethonal Free Premium Unleaded Just a follow up to a previous post... I have now run multiple tanks of Ethanol Free premium unleaded and at least in my rig... there is a noticeable LACK of cricket noise from the HPFP. I just re-filled with "Up to 10%.." Unleaded after a tank of Eth-Free... and the crickets returned almost immediately. And.. in my area, the Ethanol Free Prem is going for about $4.50/gal. __________________ 2013 Asphalt / MT Olympia, Washington Last edited by PNW FRS; 07-25-2014 at 10:53 AM.

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07-22-2014, 04:49 PM	#4330
Vis101 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Limited BRZ Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 85 Thanks: 27 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	What are you guys using to dispense the Lucas fluid? It works great for getting rid of the crickets, but the cap keeps coming off and it is difficult to get a consistent amount in per new tank of fuel.

07-22-2014, 05:56 PM	#4331
Antstronaut So Hot Right Now Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: '14 BRZ Location: AZ Posts: 96 Thanks: 28 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My '14 BRZ Limited also developed those damned crickets, currently at ~6k miles. I have an appointment with Subaru on Friday for pest control. Hopefully they don't give me any guff and everything goes smoothly!

07-22-2014, 08:17 PM	#4332
pushrod Benched 86lb Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Ottawa Posts: 806 Thanks: 899 Thanked 928 Times in 393 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My 2014 FR-S has been chirping since the first time I got it to idle at operating temperature. I've never been bothered by it.

07-22-2014, 08:27 PM	#4333
Fastbrew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Pearl White BRZ Location: USA Posts: 764 Thanks: 123 Thanked 461 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am at 6.5K miles. HPFP was replaced under warranty at about 4K. They were gone for a bit. I could swear I heard the f*cker at a Starbucks drive-through the other day. Then it hid.

07-24-2014, 12:49 PM	#4337
GT86meMR2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: MR Spyder/GT86 Location: Belgium,Antwerp,Schelle Posts: 246 Thanks: 188 Thanked 59 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Just my experience but in belgium we dont have crickets with our 98ron fuel however I'm in the UK now and filled up with shell v power nitrate and almost instantly i experienced those nasty crickets :p now i actually know how it sounds like and damn It sucks :p

07-27-2014, 12:10 AM	#4339
RIP.S2000 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue, ('00 S2000) Location: TX Posts: 80 Thanks: 88 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2015 BRZ series.blue owner here. Just below 500 miles, I have the crickets. I used 93 octane gas from a nearby Exon.

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