guvnaguy Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hi, I have a 2.5i with around 90,000 miles but in good driving condition. I recently moved to Anchorage, AK from WV. Prior to the move I had the oil changed to synthetic as I had read it performs better in very cold weather. I keep the car in my garage but at work there is only outdoor parking. Last couple nights it has been 0 - 10 degrees F. When I start it in the cold after work it turns over fine but makes a loud, high-pitched rattle for a split second until I turn the key back; sounds fine after that. Never noticed this in warmer weather and sounds like it would be damaging. Is this maybe from the oil thickening up? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Does the noise stay on if you don't turn the key back? I suspect what you're describing is the starter hanging. It surprised me too after I bought my 2009 Legacy. I guess they have to be taken apart and greased or something. I haven't gotten around to that. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/scraping-sound-during-cold-engine-starti-149695.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuning Alliance Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Prob your starter slipping. -B Contact us for all your tuning and performance parts needs! Etuning the legacy community since 2008! Follow us on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirschman Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Sounds like the starter is hanging up, try releasing the key a fraction of a second earlier and it won't grind. Same thing happens to my car when the temps drop below freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWebb Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Its only going to get colder there....get a block heater there are plugs everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Read that link above, its easier then it sounds to take the starter apart and grease it. I believe there are some good pictures in there. Scratch that, here's the link I thought he posted. I didn't read the link in post 2. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/diy-starter-repair-remove-disassemble-grease-reinstall-w-pics-218329.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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