Hi, i just drained the manual transmission on my 01 ob. Check engine light went on, indicating a problem with the transmission. At about 230,000 miles i had to replace the sychros in the manual transmission. The dipstick read about a quarter inch past the flat part of the dipstick onto the round part quite a bit past the full mark. The classic manual transmission is the most engaging way to drive, and enthusiasts still prefer the stick shift for its direct control and precision. The worst complaints are grinding noise, transmission failure. Check out our subaru outback overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently. Subaru legacyoutback transmission problems page 11. Curious how the 2001 outback compares to other years. Subaru replaced the valve body, which is related to the cvt somehow through the torque converter. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems.
I now own a 2001 legacy gt limited and have had nothing but problems since. The engine does vibrate through the steering wheel at idle, and this seems to be a subaru characteristic. A fivespeed manual is standard, and a fourspeed automatic. Complete manual transmissions for subaru outback ebay. Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement in. Its running on 154,000 miles and still starts no problems every morning. First check the transmission fluid level and fluid quality. However if the fluid is very low but has good color, then you need to check the front differential fluid level and quality.
This owners manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. Transmission popped out of gear number five on highway and. My mom has an 05 legacy gt wagon with a 5sp manual that she bought. This was related to a recall noticeextended warranty, so the repair cost was covered by subaru.
If it is dark with a foul oder than the problem is internal and needs to be overhauled. Summary of contents for subaru legacy 2001 page 1 supplement for 6 cylinder engine model this service manual has been prepared to provide subaru service personnel with the necessary infor mation and data for the correct maintenance and repair of subaru vehicles. Used 2001 subaru legacy for sale with photos cargurus. It is the first car of 20 or so ive owned that makes the steering wheel vibrate. Subaru legacy transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Search over 11,700 listings to find the best local deals. Overview of cv axle replacement in a 2005 subaru legacy 2. Subaru produced about 816 automatictransmissionequipped legacys, bajas, outbacks, foresters and imprezas between 2001 and 2003 with a defective parking pawl that can cause the transmission to slip out of park at random. Seriously i am really sorry to hear about your transmission problems but you gotta pay to play. My test started with the topoftheline 2001 subaru legacy. A nice four door sedan manual transmission equipped with sunroof, ac. Manual transmission gear oil subaru outback forums. Thought our problems were solved but then hard shifting and same old.
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