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      12-29-2017, 10:16 PM   #1
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Engine noise Help Pls.

So i have a 2013 x3 28i XDrive. Every time i turn it on, it makes a noise like the one in this video. Is it normal or is there something wrong with it? It has 41k miles on it .
Just bought it used 2 wks ago
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      12-30-2017, 12:05 AM   #2
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So i have a 2013 x3 28i XDrive. Every time i turn it on, it makes a noise like the one in this video. Is it normal or is there something wrong with it? It has 41k miles on it .
Just bought it used 2 wks ago
My computer speakers are hot garbage so I couldn't really hear it that well, but N20s sound like diesel engines. If the noise is a high pitched whine that is RPM dependent, please take it to a BMW dealership as it may be the dreaded timing chain issue. I believe BMW extended the warranty on the N20/N26 to 7 years or 70,000 miles, so you're well within the warranty.
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      12-30-2017, 03:30 AM   #3
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Are you referring to knocking*/ ticking noise? If so, that's about right. As mentioned they sound like diesels
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      12-30-2017, 06:35 AM   #4
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I drove one that sounded like a sewing machine. Tool it back and got the 6 banger
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      12-30-2017, 06:21 PM   #5
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I drove one that sounded like a sewing machine. Tool it back and got the 6 banger
Now you have got a 6 banger sewing machine.
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      12-30-2017, 07:29 PM   #6
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Now you have got a 6 banger sewing machine.
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      12-31-2017, 01:19 AM   #7
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yeah my dad heard it, he is a mechanic, old sxhool. so hes never heard a bmw before. right away he freaked out n said we got a car with a bad engine.
we are going to take it baxk to the dealer to ger looked at though because i keep finding blaxk soot looking stuff all around underneath the car :/
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