cipher Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hello, I drove a Legacy 1998 GT Automatic. The transmission seems fine, but if I drive really slow, and the tranny goes from first to second gear, it switches really fast and I can feel a bit of a jerk. Is this normal? or does this mean the tranny is close to being finished. other gears are fine, they switch at normal pace and I can barely feel it shifting. but from first to second I notice the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hello, I drove a Legacy 1998 GT Automatic. The transmission seems fine, but if I drive really slow, and the tranny goes from first to second gear, it switches really fast and I can feel a bit of a jerk. Is this normal? or does this mean the tranny is close to being finished. other gears are fine, they switch at normal pace and I can barely feel it shifting. but from first to second I notice the difference. Get a tranny flush. Yes these trannies shift harsh, and i think that has something to dowith thier longevity. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commuter Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 It's been discussed before. Yes, it's normal. With light throttle, the first to second shift is a bit harsh, especially if you are lifting off the throttle a bit as the shift happens. With moderate or more throttle, you don't notice it. Just a Subaru quirk it seems. I have 490,000 km on my 97 OB now and the shift is still the same as always. I haven't had to touch the transmission, other than the clutch pack (for AWD). Commuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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