I have a 1998 Subaru Forester with auto transmission. It has about 80k miles on it. When I start the car the light turns off, normal stuff, but after it heats up, the AT oil temp light starts to flash. I checked the level while it's running, cold check, and it is under the L (for cold). The fluid is a tanned color. I have a few questions:
1. Am I checking it the right way?
2. Should it be that color?
3. Should I do a drain and fill or a flush? I've read that flushes aren't recommended for foresters.
4. I took it to a so for diagnosis and they indicted that it could be the solenoid/sensor but the only way to tell is by flushing and then checking the solenoid.
When I drive it, there is slight hesitation especially when turning but after a few seconds it goes back to feeling "normal". I don't know if that may be related to the AT or the differential.
The trans had never been drained or flushed.
Thanks in advance!
Will
1. Am I checking it the right way?
2. Should it be that color?
3. Should I do a drain and fill or a flush? I've read that flushes aren't recommended for foresters.
4. I took it to a so for diagnosis and they indicted that it could be the solenoid/sensor but the only way to tell is by flushing and then checking the solenoid.
When I drive it, there is slight hesitation especially when turning but after a few seconds it goes back to feeling "normal". I don't know if that may be related to the AT or the differential.
The trans had never been drained or flushed.
Thanks in advance!
Will