Morning Guys...2004 Subaru Forester non turbo with an automatic transmission and 194,000 miles clocked.
Problem: The other day I was at an intersection ready to turn right. When traffic opened up I hit the gas to get into the traffic. The transmission spun as if in neutral and then engaged and the car moved into traffic. Anyone have any clues as to why the transmission that was in drive would act like it was in neutral when given throttle to move forward?
I change out the trans fluid (pan) and filter every other oil change. Here's the last Blackstone Comments:
JEFF: Amended report. You mentioned being doubtful that ATF had even been changed out until you started your drain-and-fill regimen. Considering the steady improvements we're seeing, we think you're probably right. What you're doing is working though, so keep it up. Copper is still twice universal averages so it got a highlight, but you'll probably see it drop again next time. That goes for the other metals too. No moisture or in-solubles were present. Since the trans is shifting well, you can probably go a little longer on
the next drain and fill if you want.
Next month I plan to change out all the fluid including the Torque Converter and install a new filter. Has anyone used a synthetic ATF? What are you guys running in your automatics?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Jeff
Problem: The other day I was at an intersection ready to turn right. When traffic opened up I hit the gas to get into the traffic. The transmission spun as if in neutral and then engaged and the car moved into traffic. Anyone have any clues as to why the transmission that was in drive would act like it was in neutral when given throttle to move forward?
I change out the trans fluid (pan) and filter every other oil change. Here's the last Blackstone Comments:
JEFF: Amended report. You mentioned being doubtful that ATF had even been changed out until you started your drain-and-fill regimen. Considering the steady improvements we're seeing, we think you're probably right. What you're doing is working though, so keep it up. Copper is still twice universal averages so it got a highlight, but you'll probably see it drop again next time. That goes for the other metals too. No moisture or in-solubles were present. Since the trans is shifting well, you can probably go a little longer on
the next drain and fill if you want.
Next month I plan to change out all the fluid including the Torque Converter and install a new filter. Has anyone used a synthetic ATF? What are you guys running in your automatics?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Jeff