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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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I have a 2003 wrx done 95k engine is pretty much standard.
But recently i hear new noises.. theres a sort of whistling breathing noise happening when i think the turbo is starting to cut in, does this mean the turbo is dieing? and what else could be going at this sort of millage??? sometimes the car pulls really hard other times it seems limp and slow, yesterday i was pulling in 3rd and felt slow then a thump in my back and the car started pulling really hard
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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fuelling issue??
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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I use standard unleaded normally from shell as I found using shell super unleaded made the car slower for some reason even tho it ran smoother or do you mean my fuel pump could be knackerd?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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u had it serviced recently mate, plugs etc?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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last serviced about 10 months ago its due its mot in a months time so was going to service it then not sure what i should do in the service as its got high milage? sorry lots of questions here lol i dont know much about this car yet only had it a couple of years

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Turbos can start whistling with age, and u probably find it is more noticeable in high gears? This doesnt mean its dying. I would service the car, fresh oil, filters and plugs and see if you notice any difference?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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yeah i do notice it in higher gears. A good service is certainly needed asap i agree there!!
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Any smoke coming from the back of the car when you boot it aand it comes on boost?
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Certainly havent noticed any and i do look in rear view mirror alot as im pulling away from vehicles
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