Lexington013 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hi, I'm brand new to Subarus having had German marques before. i have a 2005 2.0R sports tourer. The engine when driving had a strange whirring noice on accelerating? Not noticeable at idle? is this normal for this engine? otherwise seems to drive fine. the car has good service history Subaru, then independent and has 110,000 miles. any thoughts or advice before I worry that I have bought a dud...... my 2005 Audi A3 2litre doesn't have this engine tone..... thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Welcome to the club! Loving all the new Scottish members! Have you tried revving the engine while you have the bonnet up and see if you can hear it? Is it related to road speed or engine speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexington013 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hi, no noise when stationary and the engine is revved, purely down to road speed. could it be a bad wheel bearing? thanks for your reply. and yes great that there is some more Scottish members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lexington013 said: Hi, no noise when stationary and the engine is revved, purely down to road speed. could it be a bad wheel bearing? thanks for your reply. and yes great that there is some more Scottish members! Does it get louder the faster you go? Are you able to jack the car up and check the wheels for any play? Does sound like a possible wheel bearing going bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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