djpalaia

Just an update for anyone interested. I did a transmission fluid change and the problem was immediately solved. Guess I am one of the lucky ones based on other posts. Thanks again for the help. / dp

Thanks for the inputs. Tires are all the same size. I bought car with 120k on it from the orig owner. Records provided so I'll have to go through them and check them out. I noticed it getting progressively worse. I will give the fluid a try and see what happens. And I guess so much for the gas mileage.

I have a 96 Outback 2.5 automatic that is beginning to show signs of torque bind. I have noticed it recently when turning at low speeds while parking, pulling out at stop signs, etc. Whenever the turning radius would be considered tight and at low speeds. I purposely found a loose gravely area and spun the front wheels, forcing the rear wheels to take more of the output. That seemed to have fixed the problem for a short time but the binding sensation has now returned. After reading some of the posts and a little research, I put the fuse into the FWD fuse holder and the problem has gone away. The FWD light on the dash is illuminated and the transmission light does not flash when starting the car. It lights up when key initially turned and then goes out. Am I fortunate enough to have this possibly be a fluid change solution or is it possibly more involved. Car has just over 150k. And does changing the differential fluid help resolve the problem? I don't have a factory manual and the Chilton's is useless. Other people I've talked to with AWD systems indicate a differential fluid change is more effective than a tranny fluid change. Any thoughts? Also, what about some of these limited slip additives? And lastly, will I hurt anything just leaving it in FWD? I'm wondering if the MPG might get better. Thanks / dp