Someones going to loose something. Our subaru AWD, 5sp stick shift, was due for it's 60K mile service. Supposed to include change F & R differential oil. Since it's AWD front engine, the Trans is also the front differential. Service done last week.
First thing, I noticed the oil change reminder sticker in the windshield, listed the wrong grade of oil 5-30 instead of the required 0-20 ( should be OK )
Today, on a 400 mile trip to the skin Dr for some pre-cancerous surgery, Bang. Vrooomm. car slows down. Odd, it popped out of 5th gear at 70mph on flat ground.
back in gear, set cruise control. 10 min later Bang. Vrooomm. car slows down. Again. Now resting my hand on the shifter, Bang. Vrooomm. Ouch that kicked my hand hard. Ok, 4th gear 4K RPM and 60mph for the rest of the trip. Call the dealer from the Dr office, oh, sure it's OK, manuals don't do that, safe to drive home with, it won't seize up on the road very reliable, never heard of that before. Head back , 5th gear for 20 min then Bang. Vrooomm nope, still no better. Got to the dealer 5 min before closing, insisted they look at it. No juice in the gearbox. Whoops. Well, it's filled now and should be OK. Good strong transmission, it'll be fine.
Fine my eye, the Mfg (If I can find a working address) is going to get an earful. Then I relaxed with the Listeroid for 2 hrs charging batteries tonight in anticipation of a big storm hitting tomorrow AM and not wanting to go out in it.