2013 2.5i 500 miles loping - Subaru Outback

skierbri10 · 12-01-2012, 03:10 PM

Hey everyone. Just bought a new 2013 Outback 2.5i with cvt. I just noticed around 500 miles I get a loping noise from the front end, seems like the right front at 3600 rpm and lasts until 3800-3900 rpm. It sounds like wheel bearings but I am thinking it is something else. I don't have the time to take it to the dealer to get checked for at least a month. Didn't notice this on the test drive. Doing a search I don't see any other people with the issue. Let me know what you think. I can feel this vibration/loping coming up thought the gas pedal I can hear it as well.

Novablue · 12-01-2012, 05:40 PM

Loping? Define Loping? Maybe a video will help?

skierbri10 · 12-01-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Novablue

Loping? Define Loping? Maybe a video will help?

A repeating thud or vibration. Similar to if there was a flat spot on a tire.

AllWhiteOB · 12-01-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by skierbri10

A repeating thud or vibration. Similar to if there was a flat spot on a tire.

Get the wheel lugs wrench out and check both front tires and make sure one isn't loose. Check the wheels, break pads, etc ... Visual.

skierbri10 · 12-01-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eugenlucan

Get the wheel lugs wrench out and check both front tires and make sure one isn't loose. Check the wheels, break pads, etc ... Visual.

Just tried taking a video but you can't hear it over the engine noise on the video. I did this in park and wasn't moving leading me to believe it isn't a tire, bearing or brake component.

AllWhiteOB · 12-01-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by skierbri10

Just tried taking a video but you can't hear it over the engine noise on the video. I did this in park and wasn't moving leading me to believe it isn't a tire, bearing or brake component.

Take it to the dealer then. If its beyond that, i am useless

let us know once you find out.

skierbri10 · 12-01-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eugenlucan

Take it to the dealer then. If its beyond that, i am useless

let us know once you find out.

I will when I get the chance. Doing some research it might be normal. I this is my second subie, my first was an 84 that I bought in 92. I don't recall hearing this noise but it might just be a part of the boxer.

cardoc · 12-01-2012, 09:09 PM

Call SOA and ask if anyone else has inquired of this noise if a visit to a dealer is not in the near future. Plus, when they record the VIN connected with the inquiry you have a trail for warranty repair.

skierbri10 · 12-02-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cardoc

Call SOA and ask if anyone else has inquired of this noise if a visit to a dealer is not in the near future. Plus, when they record the VIN connected with the inquiry you have a trail for warranty repair.

Thanks I just emailed them. If I don't hear in a week or so I will call.

12-01-2012, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
skierbri10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2013 2.5i 500 miles loping Hey everyone. Just bought a new 2013 Outback 2.5i with cvt. I just noticed around 500 miles I get a loping noise from the front end, seems like the right front at 3600 rpm and lasts until 3800-3900 rpm. It sounds like wheel bearings but I am thinking it is something else. I don't have the time to take it to the dealer to get checked for at least a month. Didn't notice this on the test drive. Doing a search I don't see any other people with the issue. Let me know what you think. I can feel this vibration/loping coming up thought the gas pedal I can hear it as well.

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Novablue Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: WA Car: '12 Outback 2.5L CVT Premium, Skyblue Posts: 1,006 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Loping? Define Loping? Maybe a video will help? __________________ -Dave Common sense, isn't common.

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12-01-2012, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
cardoc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin Car: 2001 VDC, 2000 Outback 5MT (on the cheap) Posts: 3,014 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Call SOA and ask if anyone else has inquired of this noise if a visit to a dealer is not in the near future. Plus, when they record the VIN connected with the inquiry you have a trail for warranty repair.

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