My engine suddenly started sounding different and it started overheating. What would cause this?

Asked by Sandy Apr 12, 2015 at 12:37 AM about the 2006 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Sitting at a stop light the engine kind of skipped or bumped twice and started sounding
louder and strange. The thermometer icon came on and turned red.

143,825

T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Low coolant,or lost coolant,first thing to check,if no leaks are found,could be bad water pump or thermostat issue.

2 people found this helpful.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

My engine suddenly started sounding different and it started overheating. What would cause this? 1 Answer

Sitting at a stop light the engine kind of skipped or bumped twice and started sounding louder and strange. The thermometer icon came on and turned red.

2006 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2005 Bmw 330i zhp. I was driving out of a gas station when it suddenly started making engine noise, then the oil light came on, then the check engine light. I drove it about 2 miles home where i parked it. I scanned it and now reads p0012. I changed out the Vanos sensor $200 later and it did not fix. I have checked the oil filter and it looks okay. I run 93 octane and use castrol fully synthetic with perfect changed invtervals. I reset the code and the check engine light went away but the oil light is alluminated from the start and its RED. The engine makes a ticking/knocking noise as if it has something inside it rattling. Just got the car back a few weeks ago from the transmission shop $2500 LATER and now its doing this. I dont know what it could be and i cant just continue to throw money into it. Can anyone please tell me what this could be? this is really hard on me as its my only car.. 4 Answers

I have a 2005 Bmw 330i zhp. I was driving out of a gas station when it suddenly started making engine noise, then the oil light came on, then the check engine light. I drove it about 2 miles home wher...

2005 BMW 3 Series 330i Sedan RWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
i changed the engine on bmw318i e46,2001 .during testing a gear came on the dash and it started jerking when shifting gears.change oil .the gear is still own .what can i do to remedy this problem.please help 1 Answer

the gear is coming the dash and the vehicle feels heavy and jerking when shifting gears

2001 BMW 3 Series 318i

-

Maintenance & Repair
I was parked along side the road to wait for a friend so i shut the car off, it would not restart, i rolled it and pop started it, then it died/shut off & would not restart? 3 Answers

the car wont turn over, all lights will turn on but the lights are very dim, car wont even attempt to turn on, check engine light came on & i tried to read the codes but it didnt work for me, me and ...

1995 BMW 3 Series 325i Sedan RWD

-

Maintenance & Repair
Car not starting. Daughter was told to beat on gas tank and it started. Any answers 2 Answers

Daughter says car not starting. She was told by a mechanic to beat on gas tank and she did and the car started. I think coincidence. What do you think?

1992 BMW 3 Series

-

Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2006 BMW 3 Series

Write a car review

Review another car

Used BMW M3

50 Great Deals out of 1,084 listings starting at $11,999

Used BMW 5 Series

846 Great Deals out of 11,633 listings starting at $1,399

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class

981 Great Deals out of 18,781 listings starting at $775

Used Lexus IS

282 Great Deals out of 5,284 listings starting at $1,050

Used Ford Mustang

931 Great Deals out of 22,687 listings starting at $1,000

Used Dodge Charger

802 Great Deals out of 27,909 listings starting at $2,500

Used BMW M5

39 Great Deals out of 538 listings starting at $13,484

Used BMW X3

930 Great Deals out of 17,137 listings starting at $1,900

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class

729 Great Deals out of 10,314 listings starting at $1,995

Used Audi S4

57 Great Deals out of 828 listings starting at $6,500

2024 BMW 3 Series For Sale

43 Great Deals out of 1,717 listings starting at $37,998

2023 BMW 3 Series For Sale

100 Great Deals out of 919 listings starting at $27,942

2022 BMW 3 Series For Sale

43 Great Deals out of 439 listings starting at $23,688

2021 BMW 3 Series For Sale

216 Great Deals out of 2,177 listings starting at $20,990

2020 BMW 3 Series For Sale

93 Great Deals out of 934 listings starting at $15,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.

My engine suddenly started sounding different and it started overheating. What would cause this?

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

Shortcuts

Search BMW 3 Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

Know more, shop wisely

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars for Sale

My engine suddenly started sounding different and it started overheating. What would cause this?

1 Answer

Your Answer:

Related Questions