Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 17 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chewie4299 · 07-09-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

If a washer is not lubricated properly, that wouldn't cause a problem down the line (what's the time frame? 1 year?)? I'm a little skeptical of that train of thought and the idea of adding additives to gasoline seems downright annoying, an additional expense, and shouldn't even be needed in the first place.

I agree. My point was directed at the folks that keep chiming in with "They said it's not hurting anything so give it a rest and stop whining already!"

I want this fixed.

Indestruct · 07-09-2012, 10:27 PM

On my 10 mile commute home engine was awfully quiet and the creaks couldn't be heard. Then I rolled up my window and listed to the awful rattles. On a short drive w/the engine cool, the noise level is tolerable. I made an appointment w/my dealer Friday, I'm gonna drive the engine heat UP to make it nice and loud for the techs to hear.

enigmaaron · 07-09-2012, 10:51 PM

Just heard it for the first time today with 369 miles. Pulled into the garage with the windows down and there it was. Wasn't too loud and was coming and going as it sat there idling. We shall see if it gets worse.

V1B · 07-09-2012, 11:05 PM

2000 miles down and crickets came for visit

Sportsguy83 · 07-09-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

If a washer is not lubricated properly, that wouldn't cause a problem down the line (what's the time frame? 1 year?)?

Maybe and maybe not...

Not every sound a engine makes means it will cause problems down the line twi quick examples are valves and direct injection pump clicking.

Some mechanical components are like that, they make an annoying sound, but does not mean it is not working properly or it will break any time soon.

Spaceywilly · 07-09-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by roddy

try finding some premium that specifically says "no ethanol" on the pump. It may prove to be worth a try.

Pretty sure it's illegal to sell anything with less than 10% ethanol here, thanks to corn industry subsidies and lobbying, and it's going to become 15% in 2014

It has already ruined all the fuel lines in our boats. The government here is completely useless.

fistpoint · 07-10-2012, 01:57 AM

Why don't one of you start a poll with gasoline types? Since there are still quite a few people who say they don't have the chirp yet, perhaps the gas(brand) they use is the trick?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-10-2012, 01:59 AM

Good luck finding ethanol free gas...it's available, but hard to find in my experience. 10% is summer blend; I believer winter blend is even higher.

Marrk · 07-10-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fistpoint

Why don't one of you start a poll with gasoline types? Since there are still quite a few people who say they don't have the chirp yet, perhaps the gas(brand) they use is the trick?

Again, if gasoline in the U.S. is manufactured to a government, or even an industry, standard, then all brands should be the same, or close enough. No one band should produce a major chirp. At least, this is what I'm thinking.

Chevron and Shell are pretty damn good gasolines. Exxon-Mobile is good, too. If you're getting your fill-ups off the truck that just came up from Tijuana, then that may be another story.

Sportsguy83 · 07-10-2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Good luck finding ethanol free gas...it's available, but hard to find in my experience. 10% is summer blend; I believer winter blend is even higher.

This can help

Ethanol Free Gas Stations

Bonburner · 07-10-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsguy83

This can help

Ethanol Free Gas Stations

Too bad Cali is too big :X

Allch Chcar · 07-10-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Good luck finding ethanol free gas...it's available, but hard to find in my experience. 10% is summer blend; I believer winter blend is even higher.

10% Ethanol is the maximum by law, 5% is the minimum. The laws vary by state so it really depends. For example, they sell ethanol free gasoline in Iowa.

If you're wondering what the big difference between North American Gasoline and Japanese, Ethanol is the only one I can think of. I'm pretty sure the octanes are about the same and US has top tier fuel that meets the detergent requirements recommended by auto makers. Europe has Ethanol too so BMW complaining about "eco crap" in US and Canadian fuel is laughable since they do exactly the same thing in Germany. Maybe it's just a bad batch of o-rings?

Can you guys with the crickets smell fuel in the engine bay?

PoRco · 07-10-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fenrir

If you're asking this question, and you're seriously considering not buying the car because of an inconsequential little noise, then you should probably take your deposit back and go buy something else.

Is it really inconsequential? I don't know anything about engines! This is my first car ever. I decided to ask the question to be safe than sorry. I'm sorry if it annoyed you.

OrbitalEllipses · 07-10-2012, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsguy83

This can help

Ethanol Free Gas Stations

16 gas stations in all of MD, brilliant.

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%
Voters: 3639. You may not vote on this poll

07-09-2012, 10:51 PM	#227
enigmaaron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 Firestorm FR-S MT, '04 Tacoma Location: Coatesville, PA Posts: 145 Thanks: 26 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just heard it for the first time today with 369 miles. Pulled into the garage with the windows down and there it was. Wasn't too loud and was coming and going as it sat there idling. We shall see if it gets worse. Last edited by enigmaaron; 07-09-2012 at 11:06 PM.

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07-09-2012, 10:27 PM	#226
Indestruct Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited BRZ, MT Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 52 Thanked 51 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	On my 10 mile commute home engine was awfully quiet and the creaks couldn't be heard. Then I rolled up my window and listed to the awful rattles. On a short drive w/the engine cool, the noise level is tolerable. I made an appointment w/my dealer Friday, I'm gonna drive the engine heat UP to make it nice and loud for the techs to hear.

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V1B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Bay area Posts: 309 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2000 miles down and crickets came for visit

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Good luck finding ethanol free gas...it's available, but hard to find in my experience. 10% is summer blend; I believer winter blend is even higher.

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