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Hi folks
Recently purchased a 2013 Impreza Sport with CVT. 143K miles. I have other Subarus with CVT's and understand the different "feel" of a CVT. This particular car is staying in first gear way too long causing extended high RPM's and just hanging there too long. It does NOT make the high screeching noise I've seen in some belt/chain slipping videos. Sometimes lifting on the fuel pedal a bit will get it to shift. Also it seems slightly better once warmed up. I've researched and found several possibilities including low or old trans fluid, slipping belts, transmission control module etc. I'm thinking I'll start with a fluid change to start. Any other advice and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Recently purchased a 2013 Impreza Sport with CVT. 143K miles. I have other Subarus with CVT's and understand the different "feel" of a CVT. This particular car is staying in first gear way too long causing extended high RPM's and just hanging there too long. It does NOT make the high screeching noise I've seen in some belt/chain slipping videos. Sometimes lifting on the fuel pedal a bit will get it to shift. Also it seems slightly better once warmed up. I've researched and found several possibilities including low or old trans fluid, slipping belts, transmission control module etc. I'm thinking I'll start with a fluid change to start. Any other advice and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
