Backfire issues
06-30-2005, 01:37 AM
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Backfire issues
I have a 2004 2.5RS with a Blitz Nur Spec axel-back and when my dad is in the car he keeps saying that the backfire is not common in all cars and is thinking its a engine problem issue and wants the dealer to look at it, but i told him its nothing, i wanna know is that is it really nothing, is it like that because its a boxer motor and not a Vertical 4.....any thoughts????
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07-01-2005, 07:17 AM
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If this started out of the blue recently, I'd look into it. Your car might be running rich.
Most cars do backfire, but you'd never know with the factory exhaust on- they have several catalytic converters and resonators and a small diameter pipe ending in a muffer that is designed to keep quiet. I doubt an axelback can do much beside change the sound of the car an let it breath a tad better.
Do you have the CEL on? Even if not, you might still get the the codes checked (might be one pending). Also, goes w/o saying- when was the last time you cleaned/replaced the air filter & plugs?
ps, avoid the dealer for the CEL if you can. Downtown Subaru in oakland gets $125!! for pulling the code now
Most cars do backfire, but you'd never know with the factory exhaust on- they have several catalytic converters and resonators and a small diameter pipe ending in a muffer that is designed to keep quiet. I doubt an axelback can do much beside change the sound of the car an let it breath a tad better.
Do you have the CEL on? Even if not, you might still get the the codes checked (might be one pending). Also, goes w/o saying- when was the last time you cleaned/replaced the air filter & plugs?
ps, avoid the dealer for the CEL if you can. Downtown Subaru in oakland gets $125!! for pulling the code now
07-01-2005, 10:46 AM
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whats a CEL?? and the motor is only 6,000 miles on it and it backfires a 2,000rpms i mean i like it that is backfires but i just wanna make sure its ok and it wont detonate my motor cause this is my second motor and already 34,000 miles and its a 2004 bought in april.
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Originally Posted by Vince25RS
whats a CEL??
By the way, I heard it's normal for these engines to emit a backfire or afterfire. You just can't hear it with the stock factory exhaust system.
However, if it just started out of the blue (ex. a couple of months after the new exhaust) then you should check in on it.
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