PLEASE HELP: engine is making loud ticking sound

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Jun 7, 2020 | 11:51 AM

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FormerE30Owner

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From: Montreal Quebec Canada

My Ride: 2005 545i, premium package, 6sp manual, cold package, navigation package.

Model Year: 2005

Engine: N62

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Originally Posted by seanjordan20

Oh no. That is your issue of why it is ticking. You are putting the wrong oil in the car. You need to put 0w40 in the car. Do 2 oil changes. You're over working the engine and it not being lubed correctly. You may have permanent damage with seals already

There is no basis for this diagnostic. The difference between 10W30 and 0W40 synthetic oils is not great at operating temperatures. In fact BMW also approves 5W30 synthetics. The 5W30 (and the 10W30) oil will give better mileage, not "overwork" the engine.

Also, it is not the "weight" of the oil that could cause damaged seals, but the quality of the oil and the change interval. The source of the ticking is not the oil, I am sure.

Jun 12, 2020 | 08:24 PM

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tstiglich

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FWIW, I used to use Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W30 on my car (2009 528xi). Was always a quart low every 5-7k when I changed the oil. Switched to Castrol 0W40 European Formula (available at Walmart). Have not burned a drop of oil since.

Jun 19, 2020 | 05:32 PM

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donpb

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I get mine from Wal-Mart as well. Castrol Syntec 5w30 Full Synthetic.

Jun 19, 2020 | 08:57 PM

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FormerE30Owner

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From: Montreal Quebec Canada

My Ride: 2005 545i, premium package, 6sp manual, cold package, navigation package.

Model Year: 2005

Engine: N62

OP issue was a "ticking noise", not oil consumption, Depending on engine health, of course the 40 syn oil will not be consumed as much as the 30 weight oil.