Towing With A Subaru 2.5l
I have enough sense to know that a 2019 Subaru Outback with a 2.5l engine that I just bought isn't going to light the towing world on fire, however does anyone here have any experiences they would lik...
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GeoBoy wrote:carringb wrote:
The platform should not cause any issues, but I sure would't want to tow anything with a belt-drive CVT like Subaru has. Just driving on steep roads can cause it to overheat and go into limp mode, and it's pretty ugly when the belt explodes.
Do you have any personal experience with a Subaru CVT transmission, slipping or breaking?
See the quote from the owner's manual that Chris Bryant posted.
The TFL vidoes on the Subaru show their going into limp mode attempting Gold Mine Hill. There's plenty of anecdotal info you can find with a quick search. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jensen/2017/07/07/facing-complaints-subaru-offers-extended-warranties-on-1-5-million-vehicles/#1c1504c879dc
