Is this noise new?

You may want to check that the oil level is up to where is should be. It is not unheard of that an oil change goes bad and someone forgets to fill the engine with oil or does something that causes all the oil to pour out while driving around. If you do find that there isn't any oil on the dipstick don't touch the vehicle after that. You would need to contact the place that did the oil change immediately and have them rectify the issue, driving around without oil can destroy the engine in only a few seconds.

 

That second sound clip definitely does not sound normal at all..

 

Check the oil level ASAP! How far did you drive from the oil change place?

 

I agree with all of the above!

 

I’ve got the sienna at the dealership today. They’re having a tough time replicating the ticking noise. Gonna keep trying but everything has checked out so far.

 

My 2019 LE with 37K miles has the same metallic ticking sound that you posted in your second video. Seems to be more noticeable on the driver’s side near the wheel well. Oil level is correct with the appropriate TGMO. The sound is annoying but hasn’t caused any issues thus far.

 

The noise finally presented itself again yesterday after they drove the car for about 20 minutes. The techs took a stethoscope to all the areas and said they couldn’t pinpoint where the noise was coming from. They think it’s inside the engine. Possibly the valves but they weren’t sure. I asked them to change the oil and filter again just to see if that might take care of the problem (since after the last change was when things started to act up). I’m not sure I want to start pouring money into them diving into the engine if they’re not sure about the noise.

They also found a cracked rear spring and are advising new rear brakes and front struts. Jeesh. $$

 

It could be the fuel injectors ticking? Also regarding the cracked Spring, did they show you the crack? I'd verify the crack springs before working it. Same with the struts in the front. I'd check to see if they are leaking or not before changing them out.

 

Thanks! I will have them shoot me a picture of the spring area for verification. They said there’s 2mm left on the rear brake pads so I’ll probably have them do that work too. I may wait on the struts unless they confirm they’re leaking. Thanks for the tips.

 

picked the van up last night after the inspection and oil / filter change. The new oil and filter really reduced the ticking noise to something that sounds more like what I remember the van sounding like. That said, The notes said they found a slight bit of metal in the old oil. Very faint glitter and they are recommending an engine rebuild starting with the valves.

Some say that glitter in oil is a ticking time bomb and others say that you can continue to use the vehicle and just change the oil more often. I’ve been religious in changing the oil on this van between 7500-10000 intervals so I’m not sure what’s going on inside there.

Wondering with all the other repairs that are needed if I should trade into something a bit newer with lower miles at this point or if I should wait and see how this one performs over the next couple months. Advice welcome! Thanks!

 

picked the van up last night after the inspection and oil / filter change. The new oil and filter really reduced the ticking noise to something that sounds more like what I remember the van sounding like. That said, The notes said they found a slight bit of metal in the old oil. Very faint glitter and they are recommending an engine rebuild starting with the valves.

Some say that glitter in oil is a ticking time bomb and others say that you can continue to use the vehicle and just change the oil more often. I’ve been religious in changing the oil on this van between 7500-10000 intervals so I’m not sure what’s going on inside there.

Wondering with all the other repairs that are needed if I should trade into something a bit newer with lower miles at this point or if I should wait and see how this one performs over the next couple months. Advice welcome! Thanks!

 

Does your engine burn oil?

It seems "harsh" to rebuild an engine when they can't diagnose a particular mechanical problem. If you want to see if there's really metal in the oil, send your oil for an analysis.

If you've lost faith in the vehicle, start shopping for a new one, so you can get a good deal.

 

Too bad you can't send out the old oil for analysis. I'd drive 500 miles or so and take a sample (from the oil filter, then top off as needed) and send it out to blackstone for analysis.

I'd start shopping sooner than later, nothing worse than being down a vehicle and needing a replacement asap.

 

I’d take what the dealer says with a grain of salt.

 

Believe it or not, it might be your alternator!

2017 Sienna LE with 425,000 Miles

Yup my 2017 Sienna LE has 425,000 Miles. I first joined this board a few months after buying this van new with 4 miles. It had 53,000 after 4 months of driving and was trying to figure out how to do a tranny oil change a few months down the road. That post was 2017 LE : Tranny Oil Change Since...

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could be the overrunning pulley, but how would that explain the oil “glitter” and the noise occurring immediately after an oil change?