outback1999

Thanks for old threads! I had a 0440 code and found this - checked my filler tube and it had some rust showing on the inside. Ordered the tube and valve replacements from parts4u and all is good after 1K.

Thanks for the info. I re-checked my fluid level (idling, in park, after 10min freeway drive) and added back most of the quart I thought was overfill. Regardless, the delayed drive engagement is still gone. No other issues either under normal driving or during an hour of stop-and-go rush hour commuting. I am much more attuned to all the shifts, lockup, disengagements than I was before but nothing seems out of the ordinary. So I don't know if the dealer was recommending replacement based on the delayed engagement alone or if there was some other "slipping" that they noticed. Paul

I checked the fluid level this morning before adding anything and I was surprised to find that my trans was overfilled by over a quart (well above the HOT F after sitting overnight) I drained out over 2 quarts and added a quart of Trans-X. There is a noticeable difference in the drive engagement -- no more 2 second delay before engaging in drive. Shifts overall seem more predictable but I need a few more miles to fully evaluate the effects. Paul

Glad I found this thread! My 99 outback has 120K and just got "diagnosed" as slipping and needing a replacement by the dealer ($5400 quote). Needless to say I immediately started looking for alternatives. I just walked over to Autozone and got a quart of TRANSX (now sold in a standard plastic quart bottle). I will post results soon. Paul