Why does my Subaru Outback make a rattling noise?
The noise goes away after a few seconds. To me, it sounds like bearings rattling due to low oil pressure, but the dealer says that every Outback and Legacy does this. It has a timing chain, and the engines use 0-20 synthetic oil. Is this normal.” A healthy and spirited debate followed.
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.”
What causes engine knocking in a Subaru Outback?
Knocking can also be caused by low oil. The FIRST thing that you should do is make sure that you aren’t running out of oil. Before getting into the diagnosis portion, make sure that you do an OBDII scan if the check engine light is on. This scan data will give you information that can help you pinpoint the problem with your Outback.
What kind of engine makes a ticking noise?
As the owner of my third subaru with an NA 2.5x 07, I know that the boxer engine has a unique sound and inherintly has a loud valve ticking noise. I know on my honda you can adjust the valve clearence if the get noisy.
Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback?
Any further back than 15 years and you’re courting danger with potential problems that could arise from a vehicle that old. In 2005, the Subaru Outback had issues with things like the head gasket leaking, issues with speed control, as well as clutch problems.
What does it mean when Subaru says they all do that?
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.” Not a member of our CarTalk Community yet?
2010 Subaru Outback, 3750 miles. Took to the dealer when rattling noise seem to come from instrument cluster. Dealer had it for a week. Dealer service isolated the noise as coming from Subaru new transmission. They called the company rep in southern calif.
When does a Subaru Outback make a high pitch squeal?
Consumer writes in regards to a high pitch squeal in vehicle while driving about 20 mph. The consumer stated the noise only occurred when the temperature dropped into the 40’s and lower. Subaru of America declared the noise as normal without even examining the vehicle.
Subaru Outback owners have reported 12 problems related to transmission noise (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the Outback.
What does wheel bearing sound like on Subaru Legacy?
This is what bad wheel bearing noise in a Subaru Legacy sounds like. This turned out to be a bad front drivers side bearing. The clicking sound is just the camera, but the constant sound that sounds like wind is the bearing. Its a lot louder and less wind-sounding in real life.
Is there a way to silence a Subaru engine?
A look at the engine bay of a modern Subaru will reveal quite a bit of sound insulation. The best (least expensive) way to silence an engine isn’t with fancy mechanical wizardry.
What does a direct injection Subaru engine sound like?
Direct injection is noisy and can sound like anything from a loud static hiss to a close approximation of the sound a diesel engine makes. Nope. No direct injection yet in the Subie 2.5i.
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.”
When did the piston slap start on my Subaru Outback?
I,too, owned a 2002 Subaru Outback wagon purchased new in 2002 that developed the piston slap after about a year. It got so bad that when the engine was cold it would be so loud the neighbors would come out of their houses wondering what all the noise was about!
Are there any problems with a Subaru 2.5L engine?
Subaru 2.5L engines have a mixed history of cooling, head gasket and oil leaks. There are specific ways to test a Subaru 2.5L engine for leaks, and not all testing methods provide reliable results.
What was the most recent Subaru Outback recall?
The most recent recall that Subaru has put into place for its engine issues was in April of 2020. 188,000 vehicles were recalled over risk of the engine stalling. This covered the 2019 Subaru Ascent, the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru Legacy, and the Subaru Outback. the problem related to a faulty fuel-pump.