Exiga stall problem
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:48 pm
My 2010 (Liberty) has a vexatious problem with random stalling when having to stop quickly.
When stopping quickly (the amber to red that you're not going to run this time) or the tool that turns in front of you at a roundabout, the engine will shudder and oftentimes stall. It restarts readily enough though, and most times me or Mrs can get in first by popping it into neutral when we feel the motor shudder.
I took it to a Subie specialist, who then referred me to a particular auto tranny mob. I got lost in the technical talk; something about the thrust whozamejiggle and because it's a CVT; apparently not an uncommon problem with cars that have the Lineartronic tranny. Then the guy told me what it would cost and how long they'd need the car for.
At which point another acronym was looming - me requiring CPR! Apparently it would cost $7K (yes with 3 zeros) and they'd need the car for a whole month.
I know there are times when we must do - and fork out - for our cars for what is needful, but does that quote sound a tad excessive?
I'd like to know what all of your thoughts are, notably if there's any other auto tranny places can do the same for less, or for less time, or both.
When stopping quickly (the amber to red that you're not going to run this time) or the tool that turns in front of you at a roundabout, the engine will shudder and oftentimes stall. It restarts readily enough though, and most times me or Mrs can get in first by popping it into neutral when we feel the motor shudder.
I took it to a Subie specialist, who then referred me to a particular auto tranny mob. I got lost in the technical talk; something about the thrust whozamejiggle and because it's a CVT; apparently not an uncommon problem with cars that have the Lineartronic tranny. Then the guy told me what it would cost and how long they'd need the car for.
At which point another acronym was looming - me requiring CPR! Apparently it would cost $7K (yes with 3 zeros) and they'd need the car for a whole month.
I know there are times when we must do - and fork out - for our cars for what is needful, but does that quote sound a tad excessive?
I'd like to know what all of your thoughts are, notably if there's any other auto tranny places can do the same for less, or for less time, or both.