new to subarus... do i have a problem

[ZS89]

i have a 06 wrx limited with 73k that i just got friday. now my ? is after i run the car and its up to temp the motor has a tick to it is that normal? my dad thinks its just the cam but i want to make sure

[Bu11dogg2]

Welcome!

All subarus have a slight tick.

You should hear mine :hide:

If you're genuinly concerned take it to a repair shop ;)

[Oscar_Meyer]

I prefer to call it a "slight manifestation"....

[Joe]

Subarus make noise, even mine does and its less then a year old. Course that could be from the N1.....

Also, welcome to the site!

[method]

If it is a slight tick it is normal...every Subaru I have owned has done it.

[jmb1983]

You are fine! If you hear a knock then you have an issue!

[batorr]

When inquired about a ticking noise I was told it was the shims in the engine and that you could here then in all subarus. BTW welcome abord

[ZS89]

Thanks for the help I figured it wasn't anything major because it runs so well

[Seraphinwolf]

Welcome aboard. And as already stated completely normal unless it's setting off a knock sensor.

[boxer3maine]

subes make noise?
no way. I have no clue what you are talking about. :lol:

the old ones had nearly solid lifters, they tapped to a giant trochoid pump while reliefs stayed open...as warm up approached they got quiet.

today its injection. as things warm up, they make noise, fuel thins.:unamused:

it is safe to say in the sube world: if it is ticking it is working.

I did also take not the bigger fours (2.2 and onward) they got a very audible tick at full warm.

the oil system is quite gentle today. the bypass does not smash things around.
there is double the amount of valves and a double fire.. another chance for unique noise.

as mentioned.. listen for the engine fail thuds and outright knocks. little ticks is nothing.

[shtbxr22]

ticks are usually the injectors.

[brian]

+1 for injectors.