Subaru - Legacy :: 2002 - Vibration Noticeable At 65 Mph Or Above
Jan 17, 2012
The other day while putting on some highway miles on a smooth road I experienced some new vibrations. Not good vibrations, unfortunately. She is an 02 Leg Wagon with 115,000 miles. The vibration was low amplitude and relatively high frequency and was most noticeable at 65 mph or above. Although pronounced at the steering column, the vibration seemed to be throughout the car. Struts? Motor mounts? Imagination? I cant handle the truth?
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1999 Subaru Legacy sedan, 160K miles
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