New Triton and new to diesel

[bennypage]

Hey All,

Had my new MQ Triton for about two weeks and being my first diesel I am still getting used to the change in feel and noise. One thing I was wondering about, is it normal for the engine to make a bit of a tapping noise out on the highway when under a bit of load on a slight incline or when I need to just jump up in speed a few kms. I guess it kind of sounds like a tappet rattle but when you are cruising on flat highway it goes away. Goes in on Monday for the 1,500 km free service.

Cheers for any advice.

Benny

[RHKTriton]

Sounds normal.

If you've come from a straight 5 or 6 cylinder petrol motor, a four cylinder diesel (esp Jap ones ) can be a bit of a new experience regarding engine bay noises.

Saying that, I was impressed how quiet the mq's motor ran when the dealer fired one up in the showroom, much better than the previous 2.5.

[Merts]

Put a snorkel on Benny. Then you won't hear the diesel rattle over the induction roar.

[bennypage]

Thanks guys hahaha. Ok no worries. Just wasn't sure what to expect

[Jackaroo]

I went from a 8 cyl clubsport to a 4cyl mq triton glx .. wow .. it will take a while for me

[bennypage]

I went from a 8 cyl clubsport to a 4cyl mq triton glx .. wow .. it will take a while for me

Yeah it sure will!