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Hello Eric & Forum goers:
I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy L Sedan, 2.2 4 cylinder engine with approximately 80k miles. I am having a problem that is difficult for me to dscribe, but i will try my best. I can say that i firmly believe that this is a transmission problem, but i figured i would ask on here just to be safe. When i am driving the car and i hit the shifting speed, the car revs higher that what it was at, just for a split second, then roughly switches gears. I am also having a problem wiht the car reving high before shifting, almost like it is stuck in the current gear. It almost feels as if the gears are sticky or getting caught on something. weird. I watched Erics 2 part video where he has a similar problem as i do, but even after changing the spark plugs, cleaning the MASS air and cleaning the throtle, im still having a problem. **I have a Fuel Filter on the way** ALSO i “SEAFOAMed the car, which actually helped with the revs. Any ideas what the problem could be. Thanks in advance! :blush:
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From my experience, Subaru-s get extremely cranky when their trans fluid gets too old.
Consider doing the usual flush’n’fill and see if that helps.
-Hinoki
[quote=”Hinoki” post=58689]From my experience, Subaru-s get extremely cranky when their trans fluid gets too old.
Consider doing the usual flush’n’fill and see if that helps.
-Hinoki[/quote]
[quote=”college man” post=58731] Have you tried changing the transmission fluid? [/quote]
No, i have not tried changing the tranny fluid. I heard that if you change the fluid, there is a chance your transmission will go. Is that possible? I know my car has a drain plug for the transmission fluid, so it wouldn’t be that difficult, i am just afraid that my tranny will go, and that is quite expensive.
That’s with an automatic trans. Manuals like yours are quite a bit different in that respects.
It’s pretty safe to swap trans fluid on a manual. Personally, I like either whatever the manual calls for, or Redline’s Shockproof. But then, the last Subie I had was a WRX, and we did a fair bit of racing in her.
-Hinoki
[quote=”Hinoki” post=58775]That’s with an automatic trans. Manuals like yours are quite a bit different in that respects.
It’s pretty safe to swap trans fluid on a manual. Personally, I like either whatever the manual calls for, or Redline’s Shockproof. But then, the last Subie I had was a WRX, and we did a fair bit of racing in her.
-Hinoki[/quote]
+++1 🙂
Actually mine is an automatic transmission 🙁 :blush: sorry for the miss understanding. Is it still safe to change the transmission fluid? What would you do in situation? Also i watched this >> (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsdPAadc9fY) Now would you recommend doing that?
considering it only has 80k on the engine. Did you buy this car brand new? if you did have you done the transmission fluid? I am asking because if the fluid has never been changed since the car left the dealer ship lot, you have a 50/50 chance at success after you change the fluid. But if it’s changed regularly you don’t have that issue. One of the main reasons why I love manual transmissions over automatics. If you go to do a transmission flush; I suggest you also put in some conditioner. I think you will have a better chance at it not failing if you do.
P.S. I also drive a Subaru, but it’s from 95.
[quote=”LanEvoX” post=58850]considering it only has 80k on the engine. Did you buy this car brand new? if you did have you done the transmission fluid? I am asking because if the fluid has never been changed since the car left the dealer ship lot, you have a 50/50 chance at success after you change the fluid. But if it’s changed regularly you don’t have that issue. One of the main reasons why I love manual transmissions over automatics. If you go to do a transmission flush; I suggest you also put in some conditioner. I think you will have a better chance at it not failing if you do.
P.S. I also drive a Subaru, but it’s from 95.[/quote]
The car was actually my great grand fathers, he bought it new and took very good care of it. I will have to check the maintenance book inside the car to see if he did any transmission fluid swaps. But let’s just say he didn’t, what should I do? Change it anyways? And if I change it should I do it the way that video *above* says to, or should I change everything including the filter. Also, what additives should I use? I saw Eric use some sort of thick “slip stopper” I think he called it in his video on how to change the Subaru tranny fluid. HELP!
That falls into the range of questions we can’t answer with any degree of certainty.
It depends on if your Grandfather kept up on the maintenance. If he changed out the transmission fluid before, then it is probably safe to do. If he did not, then it is a bit of a roll of the dice.
If you can’t find out for sure, then it’s a chance you’ll have to decide if you’re willing to take or not.
PERSONALLY, I would do it… but then THAT IS JUST ME. I would NOT do a full fluid flush and replacement, however. I WOULD do a simple drain and fill.
Your mileage may vary, and take the advice with a healthy grain of salt. We can’t make that particular decision for you.
Good luck!
-Hinoki
[quote=”bbasketballer75″ post=58849]Actually mine is an automatic transmission 🙁 :blush: sorry for the miss understanding. Is it still safe to change the transmission fluid? What would you do in situation? Also i watched this >> (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsdPAadc9fY) Now would you recommend doing that?[/quote]
I’ve changed mine this way. I do it every 50,000 miles and 25,000 after I do it I do a pan drop with filter change. Each service is at a 50,000 mile interval staggered by 25,000 miles. I have a 1990 Dodge Caravan.
In all honesty I cant tell you what to do. The fluid you put in is the transmission’s blood. If you do a complete drain and fill you have that 50/50 shot at it either fixing the problem or having the transmission fail on you. If you go to drain it and fill it; I would put in that stuff Eric did in his 97 subaru. It may give you a better chance at having the transmission continue to run. But it’s really up to you and what you decide. Since it’s your great grandfather’s and you said he took vary good care of it; you may have your sticky shifting issue resolved by changing the fluid out. My 95 subaru is a manual. I don’t honestly like automatics for a number of reasons, the main two are I don’t feel truely connected with the car it’s self and that the transmission is picky about maintnance. others are I don’t get the throttle response I get with a manual and I can’t sense what the car is doing with my right foot. But good luck to you with this choice you have and I hope it works out the best for you.
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