Yesterday (which was after a VERY COLD night here in the NYC area) my 95 Legacy FWD did something weird--it refused to shift into 4th for about the first 15-20 minutes of driving (the engine itself had warmed up way before then obviously). I haven't checked fluid levels yet but was wondering if this particular symptom was a known indicator of something specific--and hopefully not too expensive! TIA
The Subaru AT will not shift into 4th until the transmission has reached a satisfactory temperature. Even in VERY cold conditions here in Canada, mine has almost always shifted into 4th with less than 1-2 minutes of driving, but it's possible that different transmission's sense the temperature differently.
I don't think I'd worry about it too much unless the duration increases and you can't shift into 4th for long periords of time.
Chris
Subaru's are not supposed to shift into a higher gear until the transmission fluid reaches a certain temperature. My 2000 Forester ATwill shift into 4th after about 5minutes when the temp is ~+ 45 degrees F. eddie
BTW my 95 replaced a 92 Legacy FWD AT and I never noticed this behavior in the '92.
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