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09-29-2008, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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Slight "whir"-ing sound when engine is warmed up...
After I've been driving my car for a bit, there is a pretty prominent sound coming from the engine. I mostly hear it when I have my foot off the gas, and I'm coasting. I'm not sure if this is due to it just not happening when I engage the engine, or if the sound simply covers it up. The sound is pretty close to what one would hear when they go in reverse.
ANYWAY, I was just wondering what you guys thought about it. My car is a 2002 WRX, 56,xxx miles.
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09-29-2008, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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I had this on my wrx for a while. Almost sounded like a ticking noise. After a bunch of research, either it was just the typical subaru tick noise or rod knocking. Does the sound still remain when idleing after driving?
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09-29-2008, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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Nope. The sound slows down and stops when I stop, so I don't think it's anything too critical. Just want to assess any sounds coming from my car
So it's just a Subaru thing? Nothing to stress over? |
09-29-2008, 03:42 PM | #4 |
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If the noises speeds up/down with engine speed its in the engine. If it speeds up/down with vehicle speed its after the flywheel. Sounds like your transmission more than your engine, no coincidence it sounds like the reverse gear.
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09-29-2008, 04:47 PM | #5 |
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So, is there a problem? Or is there nothing to worry about?
Sorry, I'm pretty noob when it comes to cars >< |
09-29-2008, 04:57 PM | #6 |
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I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like normal gear/drivetrain "whine" to me. It might not be a bad idea to upgrade your transmission fluid though. I have had excellent results using redline lightweight shockproof in my MT.
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09-29-2008, 05:17 PM | #7 | |
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Also, I seem to remember reading something about a decelerating whine that is prominent on the 02MY . . . EDITED: Don't know if this is what you are referring to or not: Decleration Noise |
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09-29-2008, 06:57 PM | #8 |
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if it is like a whirring noise try to check your tire wear... maybe ur tires are cupping.
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09-29-2008, 11:07 PM | #9 |
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I second the in gear out of gear question. Let us know.
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