if i stop and don't wait like 5 sec. it seems like the car starts out in second gear what could cause this

A little more info would be helpful... What type of subaru do you have (year, miles, body style, etc.)? I'm assuming it's automatic. Perhaps your transmission fluid is due for a flush? But, like I said, I think we'd all need some more info before making any guesses.

 

Brian

90 legacy l 4wd and the fluid was just changed

The fluid is changed but...

Is the tranny fluid at the proper level?

 

Low fluid can give strange results.

 

Hummm....

Glenn

82 SubaruHummer

84 GL Mad Max

01 Forester

I would say what you're experiencing is for the most part normal.

i just wanted to check because my other one shifts into first right away.

thanks