Good afternoon, I live in Montreal canada and I have a question regarding my 2015 Subaru Forester with the 2.5 liter engine with the CVT. It has just over 31000 miles on it. There is a weird rattling sound when I accelerate however it is not heard when at speed. The rattle comes back when I start to decelerate and stops prior to coming to a stop. To me, it sounds like something coming from the exhaust system. Two mechanics from different shops looked at it and found nothing wrong despite the fact that they do hear the rattle. My next option is the dealership which I want to avoid. Any ideas? Thanks, Joe
Can you make a YouTube video of the noise & post the link here?
Well I went to the dealership and the noise is coming from the resonator. I will get it replaced at an independent garage.
So far I have not had any issues with oil consumption. I lose on the other hand about a cup of antifreeze a year. I have been told this is normal as far as subarus are concerned.
Antifreeze loss is not normal. That is pretty minimal but it is going somewhere. A pressure test of the cooling system may well find a small leak in a hose or fitting.
I have read that the cooling system is not a closed one so evaporation is expected. Any thoughts?
Jack up the car and inspect underneath the car for any loose thing. If you could not duplicate it, watch this video (if you have not watched it yet):
I would like to add more if I may. It is more of a rattle/grind sound, it is more noticeable when slowing down and stops right before completely stopping the car at a light or stop sign. The noise is there upon accelerating as well however when I floor it, it goes away