Gauge Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I own a 2001 Subaru Outback (manual) with roughly 150,000 miles on it. Excellent maintenance record, I take pride in my vehicles. Here is my dilemma: For the past two weeks my transmission has been idling too high or low enough that it barely keeps from stalling (but not every time I turn on the car). More over, when I shift from any gear to the next, be it up or down, the rpms hang high for 2-3 sec. before returning to a proper rate. Additionally, after shifting gears, the transmission takes a second to catch entirely. Normally I would take it that my transmission is going but doesn't act this way every time I drive. I've driven with the radio off and experimented/adjusted shifting repeatedly. I also replaced the differential fluid about 2 months ago. Any insight would be very useful! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm confused. The transmission doesnt idle, the engine does. When was the last time this car had a tune-up and the IAC valve cleaned? nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauge Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Engine is what I meant. And the last tune up was 17 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Start with the cheap things first. A New PCV (ever replaced it) and clean the IAC valve. May also be a vacume leak. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpholz Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm confused. The transmission doesnt idle, the engine does. When was the last time this car had a tune-up and the IAC valve cleaned? nipper nah man! thats the new trans subaru came out with engines are old news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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