I changed oil kept TOTAL synthetic and I hear some noise!!

[JDMlove]

Hi!! I changed the oil b4 one week almost! And kept TOTAL synthetic oil! I feel the car is hyper!

But there is some noise in the engine, its similiar to ticking!

I am afraid! Wat should I do! Which synthetic is best for Infiniti!? Or TOTAL oil is cheap!!

[Double E]

It sounds like you mean "synthetic".
What is a "hyper" car?

Just so we understand you better, is English your first language?

This is for oyur M35x, is that right?
How many miles,
how much oil went in?
How much came out?
What filter was used?
What is the oil level now?

We need details in order to be of any help, written in clear English if possible.

[JDMlove]

Ok!
M35x
48K miles
Always change oil in dealer! This time changed oil and filter in normal shop

Kept synthatic TOTAL. Oil bottle was golden color
Infiniti oil filter

When I checked the dipstick after changing the oil it was ok!

Kept 5 liters

The car felt very light and hyper, faster.

My car got 1\2 inch plenum spacer k&N filter Y pipe, HFC

I heared some noise when I parked now, kept the car working, when the fan worked and stoped then the sound gone!!

There smell also, burning smell! But I think its normal because of the plenum gasket!

[300ZXttZMAN]

Finish your sentences so that we know what your talking about and if possible in clear english.

If you can't make complete sentences that make sense then we can't help you.

[zerg711]

Ticking = not a good thing. Last time my engine ticked, the dealership replaced the engine under warranty.

Perhaps you should check oil levels first and then try to isolate the ticking noise to specific areas.

[JDMlove]

i checked the oil level!! i cannot know if its high or low!! the dipstick covered with oil!!

con someone tell me what is the thickness of oil i should use for the m35x???? plz urgently

[JDMlove]

s***!!! I kept TOTAL SYNTHETIC OIL 9000 which is 5W40!! AND in the manual its written i should put 5W30!!!

Does it make a different!! am i in big trouble feel like crying!!

[szh]

s***!!! I kept TOTAL SYNTHETIC OIL 9000 which is 5W40!! AND in the manual its written i should put 5W30!!!

Does it make a different!! am i in big trouble feel like crying!!

No, 5W40 will not hurt the car ... as long as it is API certified oil for motor car engine use, you will be perfectly fine. What is "TOTAL" oil - is it a brand name?

What do you mean by "kept oil"? I am not sure what you are referring to there.

How much oil did you put in? You said "the dipstick is covered in oil" - how long do you let the car sit before you check the level?

Try letting the car sit for a few hours on level ground and check it again - the oil level should be between the low and high marks. If too low, add oil, and if way too high, then you need to remove some - perhaps from the drain plug (carefully)?

Full synthetic engine oil will not hurt your engine. I have over 120k miles on my M45 and it has seen a steady diet of Mobil 1 0W-40 synthetic oil since about 10k miles ... with an oil (and filer) change interval of 3750 miles.

If you are truly still concerned, have the car taken to a dealer and looked at. Use a flat bed tow (never, never tow your X model with any set of wheels - front or back - on the ground!) to avoid damaging your transmission.

BTW, you probably know this already, but the normal process for changing oil (just to confirm the steps) is:

1. Remove the oil filler cap on top of the engine.
2. Raise the car safely - use jack stands if needed.
3. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the engine and remove the copper washer (throw the copper washer away).
4. Remove the oil filter (using a filter wrench as needed).
5. Let the oil drain out completely - takes about 10 minutes or so.
6. Replace the oil filter (apply a bit of oil to the gasket with a finger) and tighten to the correct amount (see Service Manual for details).
7. Replace the drain plug, using a new copper crush washer.
8. Tighten the drain plug to the required torque (see Service Manual for details), crushing the copper washer.
9. Lower the car if it is too high to reach the top of the engine.
10. Add API certified engine oil (amount is listed in the Manuals - my V-8 engine takes almost 6 quarts for example). Depending on the climate you live in, anything like 5W-30 or 0W-40 or 10W-30 or 5W_40 is likely to be perfectly fine!
11. Tighten the oil filler cap till it clicks.
12. Wait a little while (10 minutes or so) and check the oil level on the dipstick - don't start the car till you are sure the oil level is correct. Add oil as needed to bring the level up to near (but below) the top level mark on the dipstick.
13. Start the car and check for oil leaks under the car.

Z

[JDMlove]

s***!!! I kept TOTAL SYNTHETIC OIL 9000 which is 5W40!! AND in the manual its written i should put 5W30!!!

Does it make a different!! am i in big trouble feel like crying!!

No, 5W40 will not hurt the car ... as long as it is API certified oil for motor car engine use, you will be perfectly fine. So ... what is "TOTAL" oil?

What do you mean by "kept oil". I am not sure what you are referring to.

How much oil did you put int? You said "the dipstick is covered in oil" - how long do you let the car sit before you check the level?

Let the car sit for a few hours on level ground and check it again - the oil level should be between the low and high marks. If too low, add oil, and if too high, then you need to remove some - perhaps from the drain plug?

Full synthetic will not hurt your engine. I have over 120k miles on my M and it has seen a steady diet of synthetic oil since 10k miles.

If you are truly concerned, have the car taken to a dealer and looked at. Use a flat bed tow (never, ever tow your X model with any set of wheels - front or back - on the ground!) to avoid damaging your transmission.

Z

thanx man, the oil company name (TOTAL)..

i kept 5 quartz, i checked the dipstick after i turned of the car by 30 minutes, the oil was in the middle but near to low!

the sound was not ticking, its like kreeking!! i dont know how to describe it!

i was driving near a wall and i heard the car sound reflection! its was somehow like ticking.

when the fan start working i waited, then once the fan stopped the sound gone!!!

then i drove till home, i heard the engine kreeking, kerrr keerrrr sound!! i hope it not serious!

i pray that its only an oil issue!

[szh]

Actually, it sounds like it may not have anything to do with the oil then. Engine ticking is very distinguishable from other sounds!

Where is the sound coming from?

Z

[JDMlove]

when i set inside the car, its like its coming from under the car in front!

[zerg711]

What the heck is Total? I have never heard of this brand....

[TDot]

Why are you sitting in the car to hear the ticking. Open the hood, stick your head in, and pin point where you are hearing the sound and report back.....front/back, upper/lower, left/right, by battery, etc. Your descriptions leave no room to attempt to help you.

[The00Dustin]

He has twice stated that the sounds stops when the fan stops... The fan is electronic, right? So would it be possible to run the fan without the engine to test for the sound and totally isolate this?

[asoomal]

What the heck is Total? I have never heard of this brand....

One of the best oils out there, mang.

[JDMlove]

Why are you sitting in the car to hear the ticking. Open the hood, stick your head in, and pin point where you are hearing the sound and report back.....front/back, upper/lower, left/right, by battery, etc. Your descriptions leave no room to attempt to help you.

Well, today morning i drove till work, i went out of the car and kept engine running, but there is no sound

but i noticed the sound while am driving, when i accelerate. there is no sound but when i remove my foot from the accelerator, i hear it!! but not every time, i heard it today once!

the sound is coming somewhere front, maybe the belts, i dont know!

[JDMlove]

He has twice stated that the sounds stops when the fan stops... The fan is electronic, right? So would it be possible to run the fan without the engine to test for the sound and totally isolate this?

no, the sound already going on!AND ONCE the fan stars workin i couldn't hear it! then when the fan stopped the sound gone

[szh]

Time for you to simply take it into the dealer and see if they can figure it out ... might be a fan bearing or something.

Z

[JDMlove]

my car is not under warranty , the car imported from the US, its not even Gulf specs!

i made sure from the Oil Level, Its ok. in the middle between high and low!

I drove with high RPM and there is no sound while am in High RPM .

i will try to figure it out by my self, i guess my Y pipe need to be tight again!

[JDMlove]

The sound is killing me!! I wanted to go out today ( our weekend ) .. After a 20 Minutes drive! I passed by a wall! I left my foot from the pedal! And here it is again!! The clicking sound! When I accelerate Its gone!!

I don't here it when the engine on idel! Or when accelerate !! Only when I remove my foot and after a long drive ( not thaat long )

[bicsintegra]

do you have someone that can drive your car while you are outside on the street so you can listen for the noise? check the oil level every day if possible, double check the engine oil cap and make sure there is no moisture under the cap. hope the ticking noise is not a big problem.