Q: 2010 Subaru Foreseter makes grinding noise when idle or taking foot off the gas pedal

asked by on March 26, 2017

Grinding noise happens randomly when idling or taking my foot off the gas pedal, doesn't sound good!

My car has 105000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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