mvblum

Although I believe this is normal as my wifes RX350 sounds a bit noisy as well there's time my car might as well be a diesel. I know it's mostly from the DI but it really makes the car seem less refined, a friend today asked if I had a stuck lifter or something else wrong with the motor when sitting idle at a stop light. I've read some posts here where some people said their cars were quiet as a mouse, if that's the case then something is definitely not right with mine. Is the noisy motor typical?

Hoovey689

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Simple, yes hah. tick tick tick tick tick. IS, RC, GS all the same.

TuanDang

I have been worried about the same thing. Especially if I'm driving in an enclosed area like a parking garage, I feel like l'm driving a diesel. I know direct injection can cause noise, but it seems excessive for a Lexus.

TuanDang

Would love more insight from other owners.

snoflewis

im getting the DI tick, but it's nowhere near excessive or loud. it's only really noticeable when the car is fully stopped

TuanDang

Sorry should have been more clear. It's most noticeable when idling. I can hear it echo of the garage structure as I slowly drive through it. I never thought about it until my wife brought it up. Now it's always in the back of my mind.

RCjets

Totally normal Direct Injection engine noise. RPM's are low at idle, so the slower time between cylinder fuel/ignition cycles makes the noise more pronounced.

TuanDang

Salazar

So you're telling me this is normal?

mvblum

No doubt louder than my 350 but I can't comment on how loud the 200 motors should be, overall I think it's a place Lexus needs to spend some development $$$ in making the motors quiet. It's disappointing to hear how loud the cars are for their price point and target audience.

fb182

Absolutely. A smaller four cylinder engine will always idle louder versus the V6 in the RC350.

The direct injection tick is still noticeable even here. Only difference is there's less vibration.

Salazar

fb182

After comparing the two videos it does sound noisier with some clattering going on. Does the noise go away when the engine is fully warmed up?

Salazar

RCjets

Salazar, I would say your issue is not normal due to being abnormally loud - as you inquired in your other post...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...dle-noise.html