Quick transmission question.
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PlasticWrapInYourFuture
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Quick transmission question.
I've noticed that I get a TQ bind only in 2nd gear of my 97 Legacy L. Is this the switchover to 4wd lock? I'm assuming that it is since I can think of no other reason. If it is, how do I get ahold of it so that I can use that fucntion on drive (if that's even possible?)
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PlasticWrapInYourFuture
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[quote="ericem"]Trying replacing the tranny fluid. Measure how much comes out to be safe. Should require 4qts or so.[/quote]
Inspecting the tranny fluid was my first instinct & it's still pretty bright red. I'm just trying to figure out if I should be worried or not. I've read in a lot of places that the Solenoid Duty C (I think that's why it's called) will fail & cause a TQ bind but I only have that in 2nd gear, not in drive so I'm trying to find out more about this situation...
Inspecting the tranny fluid was my first instinct & it's still pretty bright red. I'm just trying to figure out if I should be worried or not. I've read in a lot of places that the Solenoid Duty C (I think that's why it's called) will fail & cause a TQ bind but I only have that in 2nd gear, not in drive so I'm trying to find out more about this situation...
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PlasticWrapInYourFuture
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I was testing the gears at school. I'm in transmission class & not many instructors there know about Subaru transmissions. Air pressure is the same (35 psi), size is the same (low profiles on Outback rims).ericem wrote:Why are you driving around in 2nd gear? Make sure you have 4 tires that are the same size, and pretty even tread. Also be sure the air pressure is the same.