There are a bunch of options to beef up the Subaru rack system. Sounds like it's a pain in the neck, though, as the headliners have to come out to take off the OEM rack. I'm actually looking into replacing the whole thing with something custom. Although, I think it compares more to the Forester, which don't have those "dumb" racks. Why not just put a few solid rails up there? Trust me, I'll take care of the rest, been there, done it, trust that. I would be really sad if mine was suddenly in my rear view mirror at 70mph. I've seen boxes slowly jitterring on that thing as I pass on the highway. I don't care what they rate it, I don't trust it. Thule or Yakima ski box and a bike rack on the side, because it's way too narrow, and, sorry, No way I'm attaching my Thule box to that thing with four pair of skis inside. Great car, loyal following, stupid rack, and it's the only car in their lineup that has it. Why? Thousands of loyal hippie granola biker/skier/kayaker/surfer Former Outback owners have been complaining ever since they made that change in, 10, about, I think, and they still insist on putting that thing on that car. Subaru owner since 93, two Outbacks and two Foresters, presently a Forester. This is the one reason I do not own an Outback. I have been told you can also put cleaner additive in the gas tank - I just avoid going on Empty in the summer. Fill the gas tank up & after about 5 times you start the car it will reset & the engine light will turn off (or you can go Advanced Auto or Pep Boys, etc. It is a Gas Tank vacuum seal/O2 sensor issue - NOT an engine problem. Your "Check Engine Light" MAY come on as you approach empty in your gas tank (it is sporadic). ***One final note (and this applies in warmer climates not sure elsewhere). Other than that & regular maintenance, it has been a beast. I could have run it for a while, but decided to take early action.Īnd the alternator died after 13 years this past summer (what a flipping nancy!). I replaced my at 115K when I started to notice that "plastic" burning smell. Pretty common issue when Subaru discontinued using asbestos. On a related note I'm looking to purchase a 2001-2004 outback, anything I need to know? I only average about 10k a year so it should keep me going for a while. (Head gasket, water pump, timing belt etc). Most likely going to get one with about 160k on it with all the work done. My previous 98' got totalled but everyone walked away, so was happy with that aspect too.Ĭool, heard about the head gasket issues. It has been reliable but I'm looking to replace it with a truck for cargo space. I'm satisfied with mine as far as durability and maintenance, it averages about 22-24mpg. The window seals by the mirrors can also get noisy but that is an easy fix. The factory gaskets were apparently junk and the dealers aren't allowed to put on any other gaskets but oem. I had mine done about 15k ago and it will be between $1-2k depending on what else is done at the time (do replace idlers, H2O pump, and hydraulic tensioner as insurance if it gets done). On the 01-04 Outbacks, mainly just gotta watch for the head gasket issues around 100k. I would like to get a 3-4 bike rack to replace it though. I swap a Sidearm between our highlander and 02 outback factory bars when needed, but primarily use a 2 bike hitch rack. If you ever need to carry more than the 1Up rack holds, you can just get the Thule Sidearm XT, or Big Mouth XT carriers as they will mount direct to the factory bars.
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