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Throbbing Sound At Highway Speeds
1997 Subaru Outback
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Subaru dealer.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 40,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced short block (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Engine would make an annoying throbbing sound at 60 mph & higher. Mechanic said it was because of a 'piston slap' & the short block had to be replaced. Covered under the 5 year/60k powertrain warranty.
- Mike W., South Hero, VT, US