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Well, I did want to tow my little race boat. I towed it with my Honda wagon and it was fine. But, I don't know how robust the Subaru tranny's are? The mear fact that the SVX auto trans go out so easy tells me I should think about a trans cooler to be safe.

Yes I towed it with all wheels on the ground, as I have towed many auto trans cars and never had a problem till now. Is there some testing I can do to make sure I need a new tranny? Line pressure check, etc..? Looks like I'll be replacing the transmission now. Thanks for all the answers. Also does anyone use a trans cooler on Legacy's as I have done on my SVX? Is it as necessary as the SVX for longevity?

Yes I towed it with all wheels on the ground, as I have towed many auto trans cars and never had a problem till now. Is there some testing I can do to make sure I need a new tranny? Line pressure check, etc..? Looks like I'll be replacing the transmission now. Thanks for all the answers. Also does anyone use a trans cooler on Legacy's as I have done on my SVX? Is it as necessary as the SVX for longevity?

Guys, I have a 1990 AWD wagon that I recently bought and put a new engine in I pulled the car home (about 10 miles) and noticed no problems while towing. I have the car finished and ready to roll but the transmission is giving me problems. It has all sorts of problems (listed here) 1. It acts like it slipping sometimes when I go in gear (fwd & reverse), it feels stiff most of the time like I have a trailer on it or that it's half way in gear affecting the line pressure. 2. When put in park on a slope it lunges back when the car is turn off as if it were in "drive", meaning it is engages the parking stop gear but doesn't let go of the transmission like it does in neutral. 3. When the car is turned off it is very hard to push, as if it dragging the clutch pack in the tranny. I have notice sometimes it's not as bad as others. 4. It has a lot of bind when turning the wheels to full deflection. As if something was binding (again). 5. In addition it shifts fine going down the road, but it does seem to be more draggy than my other 90 AWD Legacy, and the mileage seems to be less. In addition the fluid, filter, cooler, and lines have been flushed and changed with no change to the conditions. It's hard to imagine that towing it only 10 miles would cause any damage, but that's what I'm asking. I will go and pull the AWD fuse to see if there is a difference during the diagnosis HELP!!