Anyone tow with Subaru Outback 3.6?
I know this thread is mostly about trucks, but I figure I'd ask. I'm looking to downsize my Xterra to a new Subaru Outback 3.6, rated at 3000 lbs towing. At same time, I would downsize my pup t...
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"The 3.6R has more power than the cooling system can handle."
By this statement it is common for cars to make 250 hp such as the 3.6R for short periods of time. But in the case of the 3.6R it can not make this kind of horsepower for long due to a cooling system that is not designed for continuous operation at high horsepower.
You have the horsepower to pass and for short grades. But with long grades as we have out west you run out of cooling capacity while still having horsepower left.
I have only had to back down the power a couple times.
Also uni-body cars are not designed to handle the stress on the uni-body that a WD system will exert.
The tongue weight limit is due to the uni-body and not the trailer hitch.
By this statement it is common for cars to make 250 hp such as the 3.6R for short periods of time. But in the case of the 3.6R it can not make this kind of horsepower for long due to a cooling system that is not designed for continuous operation at high horsepower.
You have the horsepower to pass and for short grades. But with long grades as we have out west you run out of cooling capacity while still having horsepower left.
I have only had to back down the power a couple times.
Also uni-body cars are not designed to handle the stress on the uni-body that a WD system will exert.
The tongue weight limit is due to the uni-body and not the trailer hitch.
