Just picked up a TL-S and I'm not sure if it is normal for the engine to sound like a truck when it's idling... I came from a S2000 so I'm not used to sound of v6s. Anybody know what I'm talking about?

 

the J series is known to have a very minor tick at idle...but definitely not like a diesel

 

lol something is wrong with your car..


unless it was modified, it shouldnt be very audible. there could be a minor tick of the valves, but it shouldnt be LOUD. or sound like a truck...

might have an exhaust leak.

 

^^^ Sounds exactly like an exhaust leak.

 

Might have an exhaust leak or your evap hose is unplugged. I had that happen and it sounded like I had a misfire. Check it! It will cause your VSA light to be on too...

 

It's such a vague description especially since most pickup trucks sound exactly the same as a car considering they share many engine options. Any additional detail? The plugs loosen up on these cars. It should get worse as you give it throttle though.

 

My 3/4 ton chevy idled as quite as the TL does LOL,
^ And yes check those plugs. If one is loose its a tapping type noise that gets louder with RPM, if its loose enough the sound should be pretty obvious, which means its not long for this world.