toddthemod Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi, I'm new here and have a general question. I have a '98 Outback wagon with 88,000 miles on it. When I start the car, I get a knocking/pinging sound until the car warms up. I checked the oil etc. Just wondering if I should be concerned. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 A few possabilities here. the first thing that comes to mind is piston slap. Do a search here and you will find out as long as the noise goes away, its nothing to worry about. I do wish to point out that you are due for a timing belt. Maintanence is either or time vs mileage (105,000 miles OR 105 months/8 years). Rubber belts don't last for ever, same goes with all the seals. This is something you may want to think about. http://www.cars101.com/subaru/subaru_maintenance.html#90-99maintenance nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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