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BRSTYLESVX,
I'll try to help you.
1) I f your SVX is all bright red, it's probably a '93. I think you are reading the plate on the driver's side door jamb. If you are interpreting the model year from the S/N code then it probably is a '92. If you are reading the manufacuturing date from the same plate, the car may be a '93 model year. if the car was made after July 92 it's most likely a '93. My '97 was built in August, 96.
2) I know the brand is B&M. I can't remember the exact model number. I think it is #1055, but don't hold me to that.
Too see if you have an aux. ATF cooler installed look between the 'glass' grill and radiator. It's easier to see from underneath the car. Much more important is to msake sure you have an ATF filter. Subaru had a recall on '92's & 93's to install an ATF filter. Look for a black canister about the size of a coffee mug. It has one hose going in and one hose going out. It is usually located under the shelf that where the battery sits.
3) The first thing you shoud do is get aCLEAN, WHITE paper towel. Pull out the ATF dip stick. clean the dip stick on the towel . Look carefully at the stain on the towel. It should be cran-apple juice color not pepsi cola (brownish) color. Smell it . If it smells a bit like burnt toast it was overheated. It should not look black and gritty. If you see dots (.......) you are going to have problems. Put the dip stick back, Wait. Now pull it out again. Run the dipstick between your thumb & forefinger. Rub the 2 fingers together. It should not feel gritty. If you have any symptoms, change the ATF. Most of us here use synthetic ATF, either Red Line or ATF. If you do not have the filter installed get one at a Suby dealer and get it installed when you change the ATF.
4) The differences in years & trim levels can be found on Joe Spitz's SVX web site.
Good Luck and welcome to the SVX family.
Larry III
PS: A word of advice. You are a new member. All the info you seek is avail. to you on this site's searchable datebase. I suggest you read the old posts and educate yourself. Please don't use foul language here, even if you are angry with the seller. It only demeans you.
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