[dpwr]

do you hear this noise?

is that normal?

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by dpwr

do you hear this noise?

is that normal?

Sounds bad, especially that clatter; get it to the dealer ASAP.

[d-rive]

I have 3.0d. I dont have that noise and my car is diesel.
Is a metallic noise.

Go to service. Is not normal.

[dpwr]

dealer said it's normal weird, anyone with 528 has that? only happens on cold start, when car is warm is starts up with no issues

[Jon D]

Ask the dealer to start another car with the same engine and compare.
I'd be seriously concerned if my diesel sounded like that and we get some seriously cold starting conditions up here in Scotland.

[Robin_NL]

Could be the hydraulic valve lifters ticking at a cold start(the mechanical noise).

When does the noise stop?(usually after a couple of kms when they are filled with oil)

Oil used is a bit thick at a cold start.

But that's just guessing.

Mine does tick a bit as well at a cold start , but not diesel-like , like yours though....

[dpwr]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Could be the hydraulic valve lifters ticking at a cold start(the mechanical noise).

When does the noise stop?(usually after a couple of kms when they are filled with oil)

Oil used is a bit thick at a cold start.

But that's just guessing.

Mine does tick a bit as well at a cold start , but not diesel-like , like yours though....

Ya noise is gone after few minutes of driving it

[jaynas]

Take it back to the dealer and compare the noise level with a similar engine model, as that seems loud. To me (my opinon) seems to relate to the hydraulic valve lifters having air trapped inside them, not sure if this will work but have heard rumors that if you rev your engine to 3K for approx 5 mins, this should clear the air out with the amount of pressure. Start the car normaly the next day and see if the noise has cleared.

[dpwr]

so dealer says it's normal... anyone with 528 has the same thing?

[dpwr]

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[grimlock]

h*ll no! but ive never tried listening outside the car
ive noticed my start ups r gettin a little bit louder /more aggressive .. like a growl (a small one, dont laugh) -its a good noise to hear
im at 900km .. does the car know how to do this by itself? the changing throttle noise i mean .. its like my kid is entering puberty or something

[Tukansam]

Originally Posted by dpwr

do you hear this noise?

is that normal?

totally normal - nothing to worry about.

[enzeru]

happen with my 535 as well and my dealer says its normal but mine not as loud as yours.. and the noise gone after few minutes of driving.

[BigKutta]

Your cold start is likely a litlle colder than mine (It was 35 in my garage this morning, 20 outside), but I have not noticed this noise. I have a 2012 528i

I must say though that my engine sounds like a diesel upon startup.

[RAMF10]

mine does too....mine has a tick at cold start...2012 528xi

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Ram528xi

mine does too....mine has a tick at cold start...2012 528xi

I don't think that OP's noise is a ticking noise. His is more pronounced and metallic.

[JNoSol]

I drove a loaner 2010 528i last week, it sounds exactly like it. I agree with Robin Hood, it's probably your hydraulic lifters and/or high pressure injectors.

[ukrandriy89]

Belt and belt tensioner! I have 535xi with 14xx miles and I have a tiny tiny resemblance

[DentalBoy]

We just took delivery of 12 550i and I have a very similar sound at cold startup. It originally sounded like a metal shield or piece of metal vibrating but when lifted the hood it appears to be coming directly from motor?? I am going to call service to ask?? Sounds horrible but after a few minutes the sound goes away?

[Pimpsy]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Could be the hydraulic valve lifters ticking at a cold start(the mechanical noise).

When does the noise stop?(usually after a couple of kms when they are filled with oil)

Oil used is a bit thick at a cold start.

But that's just guessing.

Mine does tick a bit as well at a cold start , but not diesel-like , like yours though....

If it was a Harley I would say that the lifters bled out, and that it takes a few minnutes for the oil to thin enough to pump them back up. Not sure about BMW lifters though... For sure I would take it to a dealership for inspection.

[dpwr]

yah it was lifters, they replaced it (after saying it's normal for 2 visits) and it's fine now

[2k13bmw528i]

Originally Posted by dpwr

yah it was lifters, they replaced it (after saying it's normal for 2 visits) and it's fine now

Can you make the video public in order for me to compare the sound.