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Old 07-13-2012, 12:18 PM   #316
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Originally Posted by Fenrir View Post
There's 0 evidence this noise is harmful to the engine. It's just a noise, not sure how you go from noise to self-destruct.
My background is in aircraft engines, so a reasonable engineering ability.
Any noise caused by a lack of lubrication means high friction and the breaking down of the surfaces that are in contact. That means material will be lost, clearances will increase and the lost material will pollute the pump and the fuel.

Toyota/Subaru says it's not a problem because that suits them currently.
It clearly is a problem and the consequences could be extensive.
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