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#11557 of 11746 Dealer or OEM Trailer hitch? by surfingbaboon

Oct 20, 2007 (8:35 am)

I am purchasing a new 2007 Outback 2.5i with a manual transmission. I am planning to install a hitch to tow a trailer with a quad and also use the receiver to carry and 4 bike, bike carrier at other times. The dealer hitch(Option A) is rated for GTW of 2750lbs. and a TW of 200 lbs (1.25" class I Hitch). Since the car is new this would all be covered under warranty. My quad and trailer will not exceed the GTW for the hitch, but I am concerned as to how well the hitch will support the bike rack with its low TW.
 
If I go with an OEM hitch (Option B) it is rated at GTW of 3500lbs. and a TW of 350lbs (1.25" class II Hitch). I would never try to tow beyond the vehicle ratings, but this hitch give me more support for the bike rack and I could install it myself and save a few bucks.
 
My question is does anyone have experience with Subaru dealers in a situation where their is a warranty drivetrain problem, but the vehicle has an OEM hitch.
 
Please let me know and also provide opinions on Option A versus Option B.
 
Thanks

#11559 of 11746 Outback Sport hood scoop by paulman

Oct 19, 2007 (6:21 am)

I noticed a metal plate on the inside of the hood under the scoop. It can be removed. I guess this will allow cool air to circulate over the engine. Are there and benefits/drawbacks to removing the plate? Thanks all.

#11560 of 11746 Re: Outback Sport hood scoop [paulman] by paisan

Oct 19, 2007 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: paulman (Oct 19, 2007 6:21 am)
You can remove it and it'll put cool air in the engine, this will also allow water in so it may not be a great idea.
 
-mike

#11561 of 11746 Re: Dealer or OEM Trailer hitch? [surfingbaboon] by paisan

Oct 20, 2007 (9:05 pm)

Replying to: surfingbaboon (Oct 20, 2007 8:35 am)
By OEM do you mean the Subaru hitch? As for the tounge weight it's not really an issue on either hitch as that's really only the tounge weight if a trailer is attached. The tounge weight rating of the hitch is irrelivent as the lower of the hitch and car rating is the one you need to go by.
 
-mike

#11562 of 11746 Re: [KarenS] by dliboiron

Oct 20, 2007 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Nov 20, 2000 5:15 pm)
I have a '97 legacy outback 2.5 with 179000km, got several questions (point form):
 
1 what is the minimum cold cracking amps needed for the battery, I have checked at a couple shops and I get conflicting asnwers
 
2 when I'm at idle and turn something on, such as lights, or fans, it sounds like power is taken away from the engine, why does this happen
 
3 I get about 26 mpg on the highway, can I do better?

#11563 of 11746 Re: [dliboiron] by paisan

Oct 20, 2007 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: dliboiron (Oct 20, 2007 9:23 pm)
Not sure of the cranking amps needed but I'd get as much as possible, more amps are better.
 
As for the power you may need a battery or alternator if you are feeling the power loss when turning on accessories.
 
26mpg is pretty good, driving with cruise on at a lower speed may yield better mpg but on a 10+ year old car 26mpg is pretty good.
 
-mike

#11564 of 11746 Gas Mileage in 97 Outback Sport by paulman

Oct 21, 2007 (2:51 pm)

It's about 20-21 in city driving (suburban Pittsburgh, not the Rubicon Trail exactly). Anything I should look into, i.e, any tricks to improve gas mileage? Car has 110K and smells of gas in the exhaust when I start it. No visible gas leaks. Can I lean the gas/air mixture? Tires have plenty of air, brakes aren't rubbing, new plugs/wires, and bearings are smooth and greased. Thanks all.
 
Paul

#11566 of 11746 Seat Covers for 2008 Base Outback by asp46r

Oct 21, 2007 (8:55 am)

Hi, Anyone know a good source for seat covers for a 2008 Base Outback? The interior is ivory white so I'd like darker seat covers to hide the dirt.
Thanks, Tim

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