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71 messages, Last post on Sep 14, 2009 at 4:09 AM
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Replying to: 60640subaru (Apr 13, 2009 8:38 pm) I have 05 Outback XT auto (41,500 miles) and same problem especially cold weather, but not all the time. Mine's hit even more 3500 RPM then I have to get off from pedal and it goes away. Also I have 'Click' noise from 2 gear to 1 gearbox. Someone said it's release/lock for gearbox. Maybe it's true. One more.. when I stop on D shift, there's pretty low RPm such as less than 700RPM. Dealer said that's normal.. Anyway I went dealer to check those problems then they changed transmission oil and something for $200, but still have same problem. Maybe it is the way it is... 
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My husband just replaced the transmission fluid in my 07 forester. It will not shift gears. Why?
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Replying to: reginas2 (May 14, 2009 5:23 pm) |
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Replying to: reginas2 (May 14, 2009 5:23 pm) It is not likely that he replaced all the fluid. If he drained and then refilled with the amount that came out, then 3.75 quarts was replaced out of the total capacity of 10 quarts. To replace all the fluid at one time requires flushing equipment that only a dealer or transmission shop has. To function properly, the transmission requires one of the fluids listed on Page 11-21 of the Owners Manual, which states: "Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid Type-HP. IDEMITSU ATF HP. Castrol Transmax J. If the recommended automatic transmission fluid is unavailable, Dexron III may be temporarily used. If the Dexron III is used continuously there will be a noticeable increase in the vibration and noise from the automatic transmission." However, putting in 3.75 quarts of the wrong fluid would not prevent shifting of gears. But if for some reason the transmission is very low on fluid, that could affect shifting.
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Replying to: aatherton (May 16, 2009 5:05 pm) That was my primary thought as well.
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I have a '99 Forester that I purchased recently. Lately I find that the automatic transmission has been shifting harshly (mostly from second to third) . The trans pulls fine and downshifts O.K. too. The car doesn't have this problem always - or maybe it's less  times. Any advice? |
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Replying to: xwesx (May 17, 2009 11:41 am) |
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93 Subaru Impreza automatic transmission will not shift from 1st to 2nd when cold. Will shift fine when engine warms up. What could be causing this? Fluid level is fine and no leaks.
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Replying to: lonnys1 (Jul 13, 2009 11:21 am)
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Same thing happened to me at 105k. My 4 speed auto started making noise when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. The cure is to replace the transmission. 2004 Forester XT.
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