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Re: 2013 Subaru Outback Startup Noise/Mechanical Noise Diag
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 7/19/2021

I'm with Bill K, sounds like piston slap to me. Try giving it a quick rev after it starts, it'll get louder on the rising RPM and quieter when you let off, going away rather quickly as it warms up. Login to read more.