How To Respond When Your Subaru AT Oil Temp Light Comes On

How To Respond When Your Subaru AT Oil Temp Light Comes On?

So, you were driving along minding your own business…

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And, out of the blue your Subaru’s AT OIL TEMP light started flashing :(:(:(

This warning indicator can come on for many different reasons.

• Go through this presentation to know about them.

Subaru’s AT OIL TEMP

Light Illumination: Possible Reasons

Subaru’s AT OIL TEMP light usually comes on due to the overheating of ATF.

Just so you know, ATF stands for Automatic Transmission Fluid.

There are a few reasons why your AT OIL TEMP light may be on, such as;

#1 - Transmission fluid level is low

Declining ATF level is a major reason behind AT OIL

TEMP light illumination.

After all, ATF is the lifeblood of any automatic transmission system.

Solution:

Check on your Subaru’s transmission fluid level from time to time.

If necessary, replace it.

#2 - Rough driving

Hauling a heavy load

Yup…

Going up a steep slope

… can result in the illumination of the AT OIL

TEMP light in your Subaru.

Solution:

Work on your driving skills and be defensive…

#3 - Error in the sensor

The above said indicator may also come on because of a bad temperature sensor.

Located in the valve body, the sensor monitors

Solution:

If your Subaru’s transmission fluid temperature sensor malfunctions, replace it.

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That’s the only solution.

#4 - Faulty part

The transmission is a surprisingly complex component; made up of several parts.

If one of them malfunctions, the performance of the gearbox will suffer.

As a result, the AT OIL

TEMP light may come on.

Solution:

If you suspect a problem in any of your transmission’s parts, don’t take it lightly.

Replace the defective part before things take a turn for the worse.

Final Thoughts

Find out the culprit before things turn north.