Do you experience an engine noise on your Subaru Legacy when you drive your automobile? We can understand that this is very stressing and that you are wanting to know. Listening such a noise is not always a good indicator, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you fix this trouble, our team has chosen to create this content page to assist you in this research. In order to conduct this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Subaru Legacy metal type.
I experience a clicking engine noise Subaru Legacy
In case you acknowledge a clicking engine noise on your Subaru Legacy, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to find the source spot of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I experience a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you experience an engine noise on Subaru Legacy, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying elements. Two elements can be the origins of these engine noises on Subaru Legacy. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will experience these clicking noises, often when cold and goes away when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In such a case, reflect on changing them.
I experience a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Subaru Legacy
If you have revealed the location of source of engine noise on Subaru Legacy that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the causes. In both circumstances, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complicated and most technicians will advise you to swap the motor of your Subaru Legacy.
I experience an engine clicking noise on Subaru Legacy coming from combustion
Finally, if you think that this clicking noise is related to the combustion of your engine, there are three possible causes of it. Verify the condition of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly control the timing of the various engine elements to induce good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either clogged or one or more injectors is injured. In this case, do not be reluctant to refer to this content page which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Subaru Legacy.
Hissing noise / engine friction Subaru Legacy
Engine noise Subaru Legacy close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So verify the condition and try to discover the exact source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to arise in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to determine the region of origin of the noise. The three elements whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Subaru Legacy when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the case that you find engine noise on Subaru Legacy, but this noise happens mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this instance it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. Indeed, a worn release bearing will make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more details about this noise and if you have managed to verify that the release bearing is indeed the trigger of your concerns, direction here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Subaru Legacy.
Engine noise Subaru Legacy close to a friction
In the event that you experience a motor noise on your Subaru Legacy, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the elements that causes it is the origin of your issues.Often, we will start to experience a motor noise on Subaru Legacy, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the trouble. So think about to verify their condition and go to your auto technician to change the elements in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more information about it, check out this content page on belt noise on Subaru Legacy for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Subaru Legacy
In the event that you experience an engine noise on Subaru Legacy and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is possible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. Indeed, a metallic noise in the engine block is often connected with damaged sprockets. Try to verify that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, almost instantly go to your mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This causes a metallic noise every time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you drive on roads in poor condition. Verify the condition of your silentblocks and change them if required. If you want to have more details about rubber mounts noises on Subaru Legacy, read this content page which gives you more details about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
