98 Legacy Outback Tapping Noise

[Larry]

I just bought a 98 Legacy Outback Wagon with 57K miles on it. It is in great
shape, and I love driving it. When it has been sitting for a while and I
start it, I get a tapping noise until it really warms up after driving for a
while, then it seems to go away. I've checked the oil and I know the
previous owner and she did all of the scheduled maint. on it. Any
suggestions would be a great help. Thanks from a new Subaru owner. Larry

 

[Jim Stewart]

I just bought a 98 Legacy Outback Wagon with 57K miles on it. It is in great
shape, and I love driving it. When it has been sitting for a while and I
start it, I get a tapping noise until it really warms up after driving for a
while, then it seems to go away. I've checked the oil and I know the
previous owner and she did all of the scheduled maint. on it. Any
suggestions would be a great help. Thanks from a new Subaru owner. Larry

It's perfectly normal. I've found that
Mobil1 10w30 reduces it somewhat.

 

[Larry]

Thanks for the help. That's good to know. Does yours quiet down after it
warms up a little. Larry