Why does my Subaru sound like a diesel?
Subarus usually do have a bit of valve train noise (more than the average car) because of the whole sideways head thing. And the rumble comes from the firing order/header design so that’s normal as well!
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I press on the gas?
Most people call this a pinging or rattling sound. This noise is caused by an air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder being ignited prematurely by the heat of compression as the piston is moving up on the compression stroke. And that’s also why you hear the pinging and rattling noises.
Are Crosstreks loud?
The only time the Crosstrek gets loud is under hard acceleration when the engine becomes gruff.”
Why does my Subaru Outback make a rattling sound?
A rattling engine can be caused be the exhaust, timing chain, loose accessories, and much more. Here are the most common causes of a rattling sound in your Outback:
What kind of engine does a Subaru Outback have?
Before we debate if there is a problem with the 2017 Outback, let’s step back and consider what we Subaru lovers know; Subies sound different. Whether it has to do with the horizontally-opposed “boxer” engine design, or not, the four-cylinder Subarus are, shall we say, “automotively verbose.”
Is the noise from the Subaru engine harmful?
The noise is not harmful to the engine or exhaust system. It’s important to note that during normal driving this mapping is ignored. We think given Subaru’s explanation, Johnznot having had a dealer start three random new Outbacks on the lot, and our experience with this type of sound, it is fair to say “They all do that.”
Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it?
An engine rattling noise, or a clicking sound in an engine, can spring up from a number of sources. Whether it’s engine knocking when accelerating or some kind of spark knock or just a general engine noise, some are more serious than others, but there’s one thing that’s true of them all: it’s never good to leave it alone.