LLD Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I have just purchased a 2002 Outback with 55,000 miles and notice that the motor has a louder valve noise than I am use to. I am getting 28-30 miles to the gallon on the highway so I assume this is just inherent to the boxer engine. Should I have the valve adjustments looked at or is this normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Outbacks are very common here so I would just listen to a friend's engine and see if was about the same. Many of them have piston slap when cold, but that is not very scarey. If you know a Subaru mechanic have them listen to your car. My Subaru makes twice as much noise as my BMW and it is about as healthy as a 99 Forester gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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