It is rarely pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Subaru Crosstrek? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some verifications. Our team has created this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Subaru Crosstrek and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Subaru Crosstrek.
Muffled exhaust noise Subaru Crosstrek
Exhaust pipe with holes Subaru Crosstrek
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Subaru Crosstrek, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic cause. In order to confirm this, position somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the source of the hole. Once located, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Subaru Crosstrek
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Subaru Crosstrek is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Subaru Crosstrek to identify the problem location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Subaru Crosstrek.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Subaru Crosstrek
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Subaru Crosstrek
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Subaru Crosstrek, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify the source of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Subaru Crosstrek, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Subaru Crosstrek : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Subaru Crosstrek may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it responds. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually check the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
