Does a 2011 Subaru Outback have head gasket problems?
The breakdown of the affected models are the Subaru Forester from 1999-2010, Impreza from 1999 to 2011, Outback from 2000-2011, Legacy from 2000-2009, and Baja from 2003-2005. Subaru head gasket problems have occured in the Forester, Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Baja in 2005.
Does the Subaru 3.6 engine have head gasket problems?
Head gasket failures are less common on the Subaru 3.0 and 3.6 L H6 models like the Tribeca. They are also rare on the turbo models such as the turbo Baja, Impreza WRX, and Impreza WRX STI.
Why does my Subaru Outback make a whining noise when accelerating?
A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Outback’s engine. Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating: 1. Bad Alternator When an alternator is going bad, it’ll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound. It should also be accompanied by the battery light.
What makes the engine Rumble in a Subaru?
The 2.5-liter Subaru engine makes use of something called unequal length headers, which are exactly what they sound like. The header piping from cylinders one and three are of a different length than those from two and four. This means that the exhaust gas coming off the engine has to move different lengths, and the sound produced does as well.
What’s the name of the tires on a Subaru Outback?
On Dec. 30, 2013 I took it in for the next oil change and bought brand new tires – Bridgestone Turanza Serenity designed for quietness – and had them do an alignment, and drove away only to find that the noise is still there and I still have lousy gas mileage.
What makes a Subaru WRX STI Rumble so much?
This is why you don’t get a smooth tone, but rather one that rumbles in a manner different from the other vehicles on the road. The newer 2.0-liter engine found in the WRX has equal length headers, and thus it lacks the rumble you’d find in the 2.5-liter-equipped WRX STI.