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Forester Tranny Prob?

I have a 2001 Forester (automatic transmission) and lately have noticed the following problem. In the morning, as I first leave the house, the car shifts fine between 1st and 2nd gears, but from 2nd to 3rd, it's really harsh. It kind of stays in 2nd gear a bit too long, then lurches into 3rd. 3rd to 4th is no problem. This happens only in the morning.

10 hours later as I leave for home, the weather is a lot warmer, and there doesn't seem to be a problem -- at least not as pronounced.

Temps in the morning here have been around 65 degrees. By the later afternoon, it's around 88-92 degrees (Central Virginia). The car has a little over 43,000 miles on it.

Any ideas on what the problem may be, and how to address it?

Thanks!

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BRH
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Have you flushed the fluid before? When was it done last?

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oothlagre

On 6/10/03, at 30,300 miles, I had it done by Subaru as part of the 30,000 maintenance. At least I think that's what the following means....."1 Trans Kit -- $19.87; 16 Fluid -- $52.00" This appears to be a portion of the parts list for that service.

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