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Why is my 2011 Subaru Forester’s engine making a ticking noise?

I bought a used 2011 Subaru Forester a few months ago and have only recently started hearing a ticking noise coming from what sounds like the engine. Why is my 2011 Subaru Forester’s engine making a ticking noise?

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Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are many reasons why your 2011 Subaru Forester’s engine might be making a ticking noise. A few issues that occur much more frequently than others, include:
  • Low oil
  • Leaky valve cover gaskets
  • Faulty fuel line dampers
Of these three possible causes, low oil is the most likely to be producing the ticking sound you’re hearing—in fact, the 2011 Subaru Forester is somewhat infamous for oil consumption issues, so you might consider taking your vehicle to a dealership to have them run an oil consumption test.
In any case, your first course of action should be to check your Forester’s oil level and add oil if necessary—if the sound still persists, it may be something more serious, in which case you should have a professional mechanic take a look.
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