Why does my Subaru Outback make a noise while driving?

Why does my Subaru Outback make a noise while driving?

@Fellglenn may want to see if a dealer can help with the diagnosis, since the noise in that car is so obvious. “If you receive a Customer concern of a noise from under the vehicle while driving, there is a possibility that the propeller shaft center support bearing may be a cause.

Why does my CVT whine in my Subaru Outback?

These steps had no impact on the sound. A mechanic friend of mine who knows CVTs, but not much about Subarus has listened to this and doesn’t think it is the transmission and thinks it coming from the front, but is unsure what is causing it. I have recorded a video from inside the car where you can hear the sound.

Why does my car make a humming whirring sound?

2 days ago, loud humming/whirring sound started coming from the rear end of the car. The sound increased as I went above 55-60mph. It feels as if something is rotating fast, like a fan but super quiet fan. Below 30mph, its quiet as normal. I was planning to replace rear diff oil coming spring, so it has not been touched at all.

What’s the differential on a Subaru Outback?

The mechanic who specializes in subarus says its likely to be also a front diff bearing and not a transmission issue. Very upset as i spent my last funds to purchase this vehicle.

Where does the whine come from on a Subaru Outback?

The whine in my ’13 3.6 is not exactly like the one in the video, but I’m 99% sure mine is coming from the center support bearing on the propeller shaft. The dealer has heard my whine (in more ways than one), but won’t fix it until it’s bad enough to be there all the time. Anyway, consider the propeller shaft bearing as a possibility in yours.

What is the TSB number on a Subaru Outback?

I don’t have the TSB number (I don’t know how to look those up.), but I do have the wording from the January 2011 Subaru of America Tech TIPS publication. @Fellglenn may want to see if a dealer can help with the diagnosis, since the noise in that car is so obvious.

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