Last September, I purchased a 1999 30th anniversary edition Subaru
Outback with 112,000 miles on it. Around 2,000 miles after purchase, I
started to experience a sporadic issue with the transmission. When the
transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear it takes a long time (5-10
seconds) and feels as though it is slipping as the RPMs would wind
high. I changed the fluid and filter grasping at an economic solution.
This was no help. Now at 127,000miles, the condition is repeatable when
the transmission is cold. If I let the car idle for several minutes
before operation the problem seems to lessen. Other symptoms that I
have noticed are that if you accelerate hard when it is slipping the
RPMs will wind higher and slam you back when the shift is finally
completed. If you let off of the accelerator when the transmission is
slipping, the shift time lessens and is smoother.
I hope my explanation is clear enough. If not, please ask for specific
clarification. Any thoughts or help on this one?
Thanks,
Tom
