2000 Subaru Outback Transmission slow to engage

2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHOCODAD
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When I back up, then engage into drive, the transmission will not engage until around 1500 rpms. Started at 69k, I changed fluid and filter, improved. Has reappeared...No slipping, grinding during drive. Has just started not being able to hold on a hill...
Dec 23, 2008 at 10:32 PM
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MIKE H R
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it might be picking up sedament in the transmission, try having the system flushed. When you changed the fluid and filter did it have a burnt smell?
Dec 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM
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