I guess they find the engine Other cars I've owned in the past (Honda Accord, Civic) were not that loud at a cold start. Vehicle shakes 2. I'd hear it and then turn off the car and start it again and it would start normally; it only makes this noise after sitting for a while. !GO AHEAD. cold weather engine noise. New bearing put on, tires rotated. I just can't believe that this type of engine noise does not effect the longevity of the vehicle subaru sales should tell you up front that these engines have strange quirks before you spend alot of money on them. mechanic doesn't think it has anything to do with oil or oil pump. Or, it could be a situation where it is having a hard time disengaging. What weight oil do you use? 1-2 SECOND RATTLE NOISE COLD ENGINEIf you hear engine rattle noise from your engine on cold start, and the engine rattle noise goes away after a few seconds, and the engine rattle noise comes from the side of the timing cover we will explain what could cause that. We have 2019 Ascent for almost 1 year now with ~13k miles. cause quite the cold roar, sometimes sealing up to near-normal noise level once the pipes When I park the car, turn it off and turn it on again, the noise is no longer there. I purchased a new 2016 Subaru Forester two months ago, and as i do not have my foot on the brake when i start the car. Ditto with a warm start. The noise occurs 90% of the number of times starting the vehicle. If you have a Subaru with the PZEV badge this is completely or just a standard thing on the boxer engine . 2010 subaru forester slight engine knock for 10 sec. Only during cold start Any ideas what is causing this? The noise may go away once the car build oil pressure. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. Discussion Starter • #1 • 3 mo ago. It's a "whinning" noise when accelerate. This is a great place to start, since it only takes a second. The 6.2L engine dry sump oil system may generate a moan noise that may be heard inside the vehicle at idle and/or low engine rpm operation for approximately the first two minutes following a cold start. Subaru Forester Won’t Start: Not Cranking. Upon restarting after the initial start up and the engine is warm it stops completely. February 2000 edited March 2014 in Subaru. I wonder what can it be; A/C compressor maybe?..-28 degrees centigrade, cold start !This is not a sponsored video. 01 GT auto, 145,000 kms recently started makinn tapping noise when cold and under load. expand and close up the crack(s). Didn't sound like water pump. Offline jk78 New Member. 2002 Subaru Forester, 2.5L engine rattles/knocks at start-up when cold. Asked by lynrn50 Aug 25, 2017 at 04:45 PM about the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X, Engine makes loud noise (very loud) when cold start first start in the morning, but goes away after I "rev" engine. Most new engines nowadays are equipped with timing chain. rogero1 Posts: 4. Just recently getting this noise during cold start. I fear that even that little bit of metallic sound is wearing my engine down every time I start it. It has a timing chain and the engines use 0-20 synthetic oil. upon cold start,is this normal? Subaru utilizes the boxer engine in their full lineup of vehicles. Car has brand new exhaust, new heat sheild. Engine Noise When Cold: A light engine knock, after cold start, that gradually dissipates as the engine warms up and is virtually undetectable (from inside the vehicle) once the engine has reached operating temperature, is a normal characteristic of these engines. 2010 subaru forester slight engine knock for 10 sec. Subaru Outback: Engine Cranks → Won’t Start. Cold drive train noise is … Starter. Car has brand new exhaust, new heat sheild. I thought I was just hearing things at first. 3 Causes Of Engine Ticking Sounds Coming From Subaru Vehicles. When the temperature is below 55 it is louder and will continue until the engine is warm and you shut the engine off. To achieve these objectives, it was necessary to make improvements and modifications to the Subaru engine lineup. The timing chain tensioners wear out especially on cars with higher miles and when the timing chain tensioner does not hold the timing chain stretched you will hear rattle noise when you first start your car. 5 Posts . 543 Great Deals out of 31,369 listings starting at, 1,013 Great Deals out of 46,820 listings starting at, 1,090 Great Deals out of 79,986 listings starting at, 389 Great Deals out of 19,817 listings starting at, 194 Great Deals out of 8,642 listings starting at, 276 Great Deals out of 13,684 listings starting at, 890 Great Deals out of 34,136 listings starting at, 782 Great Deals out of 32,579 listings starting at, 1,477 Great Deals out of 66,406 listings starting at, 825 Great Deals out of 58,716 listings starting at, 25 Great Deals out of 597 listings starting at, 31 Great Deals out of 1,549 listings starting at, 32 Great Deals out of 1,101 listings starting at, 132 Great Deals out of 3,275 listings starting at, 70 Great Deals out of 1,762 listings starting at. Thoughts? It's simply piston slap,which will lessen upon warmup. The noise goes down significantly as the car warms up. IN THIS VIDEO I WILL SHOW YOU HOW I REPAIRED Subaru XV, Impreza, Forester, Outback Engine Rattling at Cold Start. Fortunately the latter is covered by extended Fed-spec Hey guys I have a Audi A4, 2005 B7 When from a cold start I get this annoying startup rattle for 1-2 seconds then it’s gone. them do it from the factory and SOA confirmed it as well. When it gets below 10 degrees or so i hear a loud whining noise from the engine upon startup and can last several minutes. Doug:icon_confused: The noise is caused by the timing chain and tensioner.” Anything else it's likely to be at 123,00 miles? Johnznot reports that his Subaru dealer told him that the “…rattle upon startup was normal (due to the boxer engine design), and that no harm is being done. The noise goes away after a few seconds. Sounds like something on the outside of the engine in front (timing belt, water pump, belt idlers, alternator, Power steering pump or such). If this does stop the noise, there’s more on this directly below. Subaru's 2020 Engine Recall The most recent recall that Subaru has put into place for its engine issues was in April of 2020. With that in mind, this page is divided by when you hear the whining noise, and common causes under those conditions. Huge amount of white smoke from tailpipe when startup the engine. Asked by chanteuse in Wheeling, IL on . Subaru Forester Rattling Noise? I believe the noises in-car and chirping engine are not the same as sounds different to me but maybe related I don't know that however I assure you that is what I hear in person. When I cold start it, there is a light chopping noise from under the hood, but after it warms up or I … cold engine start noise. With that in mind, this page is divided by when you hear the whining noise, and common causes under those conditions. Asked by Guru9Y92XM Jan 24, 2021 at 08:26 AM about the 2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Question type: Maintenance & Repair We have a 2007 Subaru Forester that will not start in the cold. Sounds like you may not be getting oil or enough oil at startup, you will need to have the I would try going up one oil weight level and see if anything changes. Noise goes away after engine heats all the way up to operating temperature. someone new to CVT engines, I learned that the engine can sound a little What could this be? 2005 - Cold engine start - does not start in the cold? When I park the car, turn it off and turn it on again, the noise is no longer there. Seems to happen when car has been off long enough for the blue cold engine light to come on the next time I start it up. When the engine is … week when they have more time to look at it. -On a repeat cold start (after a short trip) it makes no noise. 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5 Liter boxer engine cold start. I just purchased a 2017 Outback. Car has 69,000 miles. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. It sounded like the tire was wobbling but it was not. Spark plugs any idea what this might be? The 2010 Subaru Forester has 2 problems reported for noisy cold start. The engine turns over but will not start. I am loving my 2013 Forester,runs great,has about 700 miles. There can be many reasons why your Forester won’t start. It's synthetic. Now it happens every time the car cools down and I start it up. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Outback to crank, but not start. I just purchased a 2017 Outback. Here are some of the most common issues that cause a vehicle to not crank: 1. I usually never rev my car when it's cold, just did it in the vid so you can hear the noise. 1-2 SECOND ... - YouTube Discussion Starter • #1 • 3 mo ago. If the engine is warm it doesn't do it straight away but in few minutes. It's still making the noise. The car is going in to Subaru on 2/12 for other service, and they'll have it overnight. The warm XVs drive train noise is comparable in volume to my pickup truck. Any concerns? Whatever my mechanic puts in. It's a quick metallic grinding-like noise right after starting the engine up, but fades just after a few seconds. This covered the 2019 Subaru Ascent, the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru Legacy, and the Subaru Outback. Car runs great otherwise, oil looks … Upon cold start-up, I notice that the engine in our 2 Forester XT's to be really rough sounding and loud. 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It scared me The likely cause of whining noise will be determined by when you hear the noise, and under what conditions. The following are some of those improvements: Engine Cranking – Won’t Start . When cold in fall noticed piston slap on cold start. If your Subaru Impreza is experiencing a whining noise, its is often going to be caused by something in the engine compartment. Sounds fine throughout the rev range at idle (not a bearing knock, etc).-No other rattles elsewhere that I could possibly attribute as a cause. or just a standard thing on the boxer engine . If your Subaru Forester is experiencing a whining noise, its is often going to be caused by something in the engine compartment. Engine Noise When Cold: Beginning with the 1997 model year, the 2.2 and 2.5 engines were made more fuel efficient, more powerful, and were given a flatter, more usable torque curve than in previous years. ENGINE NOISE RATTLE ON COLD START. I only hear it on a cold start when it's cold outside, probably needs to be less than 20deg. Bulletin Description: This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound (sometimes described as "a sewing machine type" sound) which may be heard coming from the left-hand (B2) side of the engine when the engine is warm. That might come in handy latter, if indeed this does turn out to be an engine problem due to the basic design. -No abnormal engine noise during idle cold/warm or during engine operation. RepairPal will help you figure out whether it's your Ball Joints, Struts Or Strut Mount, Sway Bar Links, or something else. There was a noise in the right rear tire. it does not do it every time -- it does it maybe one third of the time that i start the car. I'm hoping that they'll have a good explanation for the noise other then: "oh, totally normal for these cars." different from conventional engines, with a little more whine. Please help. Kind of like a small stumble. If the sound had continued after the engine was running, then we’d have good reason to speculate about excessive clearances. Not in cold start but after a while. Chaps Car parked with nose uphill as every night. The likely cause of whining noise will be determined by when you hear the noise, and under what conditions. On a cold start in wintery temps (starting now, late-October), my motor (04 WRX) will generate a rhythmic light clunking sound. I can not hear it when I'm driving but only in idling. After it warms up a bit it quiets down and runs like a dream. It makes the noise on startup because oil pressure is building and flowing throughout the engine - once the oil has made its way around, the noise stops. warmup. Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by jk78, Oct 25, 2006. Information given in this video does not guarantee the desired outcome. the problem related to a faulty fuel-pump. it lasts for just a split second. The noise goes away after a few seconds. Everything is purchased by us!The video is meant for entertainment purposes only. Further, there's an annoying incidence of cracks in the front exhaust system that The water temp sensor was also replaced. When I drove it yesterday, it made a loud noise every time I had my foot on the accelerator. Sounds like something on the outside of the engine in front (timing belt, water pump, belt idlers, alternator, Power steering pump or such). 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Yesterday my car started making a loud screeching sound from the front end after a cold start. ENGINE NOISE RATTLE ON COLD START. Is this normal. I usually never rev my car when it's cold, just did it in the vid so you can hear the noise. Also makes deep grrrrr sound when Hi all, Bought an ‘05Forester with 230k miles on it (short-term car) a couple weeks ago and it has had all of the typical ailments repaired (heads, timing belt/water pump, etc.). We have a 2007 Subaru Forester that will not start in the cold. First, when I do I a cold start of the engine, it is very loud at first. Engine makes loud noise (very loud) when cold start first start in the morning, After 8k took it back to dealer and said i dont want it back till noise is gone. He is still worki... CarGurus has 35,715 nationwide Forester listings starting at $1,400. It gets quieter when the car warms up, but is still there. When I start my car in the garage in the mornings it doesn't sound like this. The boxer engine features horizontally aligned pistons, which puts all of the … Doesn't sound like anything internal (pistons, conn. … accelerate, or shift gears. 3. SUBARU ENGINE NOISE. They're all wrong. I would see if the dealer would try this route if there is nothing wrong that they can find. When I start my car in the garage in the mornings it doesn't sound like this. Stick with 10w30- The sound disappears almost instantly. If it is as I described, just keep on driving, nothing to worry about. Good oil pressure & noise goes right away when accselorator is press … read more February 11, 2010. Also makes deep grrrrr sound when accelerating from full stop. upon cold start,is this normal? After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. when i start my forester (2002, automatic), the engine makes a loud "thunk" noise right at the end of the start. normal. To me it sounds like bearings rattling due to low oil pressure, but the dealer says that every Outback and Legacy does this. Is this normal. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Auto Repair Guys. Once the oil level is too low the noise never goes away until more oil is added, or the engine blows up - whichever comes first. I bought a Subaru Legacy 2008 2.5i several months ago and have questions about engine noise. 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