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05-23-2022, 04:23 PM | #1 |
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5 speed transmission/differential failure
A while ago I started hearing very loud snapping noises when turning coming from the mid/front of the car. It is worst when tight turning under power. I hoped it might be my CV axles but I replaced them with no change. I suspect my front differential or transmission has failed. My transmission also doesn't like going to first unless I am going dead slow, and pops out and grinds in reverse. Am I correct in thinking it might be differential? And is it possible to fix or replace the differential without dropping out or swapping the whole transmission?
07 turbo 2.5L wrx. Thanks!
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05-23-2022, 04:33 PM | #2 |
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Step zero should be a fluid swap. Drain. Fill with 100% Redline Lightweight Shockproof. If you want to save some pennies, do 2 qts then fill with cheap non-synthetic fluid. You should then be able to downshift into first at 100 MPH. If the other noise does not magically get fixed, the cheap fix is likely a new center differential. They are cheap used and can be swapped out without dropping the trans. Front diff issues are a drama festival and you are better off swapping out the whole trans as the front requires a rebuild.
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05-26-2022, 03:48 PM | #3 |
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thanks for the advice. I never did a fluid swap because the fluid looked brand new, turns out it was awful and all the junk goop had settled to the bottom, but unfortunately the problem is still there. I actually noticed that on sharp turns the car feels like its braking and the wheels are skidding a little bit.
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05-28-2022, 11:46 AM | #4 |
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Read my post again. It is not a fluid swap. It is a SPECIFIC fluid swap. Use that fluid.
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05-31-2022, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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09 Impreza 2.5i Hatchback High RPM?
I've recently gotten ahold of a 09' Impreza 2.5i. I am new to Subaru so this may be an over thought concern/question. Is steady 3500 RPM in 4th gear at 60 MPH normal? and if so, should I go into 5th to cruise at that speed? the car seems to want to cruise at or around that rpm. something in me just feels that is too high.
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06-10-2022, 07:58 AM | #6 |
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5th is ALWAYS your cruising gear at highways speeds.
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11-05-2022, 11:54 AM | #7 | |
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Question on diffs
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