# 2013 Subaru Crosstrek - Ticks

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** subaru\
**Created:** [December 1, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016 "2021-12-01T23:45:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Mrkmrk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@Mrkmrk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrkmrk)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016/1 "2021-12-01T23:45:08Z")

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Ticking sound coming from engine

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016/2 "2021-12-02T00:06:37Z")

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first check your engine oil level. is this a new ticking sound or has it always been there? Subaru boxer engines are known for making a ticking noise and is said to be normal. if it is a new sound, you should have it checked out by a reliable mechanic. it is hard to tell without hearing it what it could be.

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016/3 "2021-12-02T00:07:46Z")

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[Blog Post | Subaru Engine Sounds - They All Do That | Car Talk](https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/guest-bloggers/subaru-engine-sounds-they-all-do)

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016/4 "2021-12-02T00:17:46Z")

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Is the ticking sound worse, louder, or better, softer in certain driving conditions? For example is it worse at idle than when driving down the road at 35 mph? During accelerations? In neutral vs in gear? Coasting in gear? Good advice above as first step, make sure the engine oil level is correct, and the oil appears to be in good condition (not black in other words) .

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**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-ticks/181016/5 "2021-12-02T00:29:06Z")

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[Subaru Recall WTY-84: Engine Valve Spring Failure May Cause Engine Stall — 2013 XV Crosstrek | CarComplaints.com](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Subaru/XV_Crosstrek/2013/recalls/engine-valve-spring-failure-may-cause-engine-stall-18v772000.shtml)