Tappets when cold? - United Bimmer Community

**bmwISCoupe** · 03-25-2007, 03:49 PM

When your e36 is cold are the tappets a bit noisy but once the oil has reached normal temp the engine sounds quieter or is it my imagination?

nick_318is · 03-25-2007, 04:11 PM

Sounds somewhat common.

**bmwISCoupe** · 03-25-2007, 04:13 PM

do you find that too then Nick?

**Dudesky** · 03-25-2007, 04:22 PM

That's normal, as long as it goes away by the time the engine has reached operating temp.

**bmwISCoupe** · 03-26-2007, 01:09 AM

yeah it does go away once the engine has reached operating temp, thats great at least i know its normal, i was a little concerned

**c1apton** · 03-26-2007, 05:04 AM

you might consider a heavier grade & better brand oil to help keep it from getting worse. (also keep in mind - temperature/season of the year can be a factor - heavier wt oil in warmer weather)