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Transmission is whining
Car: Subaru, Outback, 2005 - Back to Fix-It - Subaru Repair Manuals
Q.2005 Subaru Outback, 71,000 miles. My transmission is whining. Even though the transmission feels fine (no lurching or sticking) and tachometer shows the RPMs at a low or normal rate, the transmission whines as though it is in too low a gear. I had my mechanic check the transmission fluid and it is fine. The car seems to run just fine, but I am concerned about the noise. It is most noticable at higher speeds (50 mph +).
What's my problem? What should I do?
More Info required HI there! Is it an automatic transmission?
Addition yes it is an automatic (tip-tronic) transmission.
Answer OK, I have had to do quite a few pinion bearings on these. I would drain the front differential and check the magnet on the plug.
Wipe it with a rag and see if there is any metal on it. If you hold the rag up to a light or even better the sun, it will glimmer if there is any metal. Very common problem for that year.
Addition It doesn't help me because I hav no idea how to "drain the front differential". Is this something I need to get to my mechanic ASAP? Or something that I can get to when I have time?
Answer OK, you will likely have to take it in to the mechanic if you don't have tools and such to drain the differential.
I would get it in to him fairly quickly, If the pinion bearing is the problem, the metal could also damage the ring gear and the side bearings. It indeed sounds like a bearing noise based on your description.
Addition Are we talking a repair here under or over $300 (generally speaking)?
And you said this is common in the 2005 Outbacks?
Answer We would be looking at a repair over $300.
Here is what I would do if I were in your shoes.
I would take it to the dealer and have a subaru tech drive the car to determine if it is in fact the pinion bearing causing the problem. This way, if it is, you can see about getting some help from Subaru for the repair bill or they may even cover it under warranty for you.
You can contact Subaru at 1-800-subaru3 and open a case. You can do this only after it has been diagnosed.
Once you open the case, subaru will be very helpful. They are very big on owner loyalty and really go above and beyond for the customer. I have done many repairs under warranty that were over the limit.
That is just how serious Subaru is about keeping the customers they have.
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