Do Subaru timing belt need to be replaced?
This is likely to cause catastrophic engine damage! Luckily, Subaru uses timing belts rated for about 100,000 miles of use. According to its owner’s manual, the timing belt should be inspected for excess wear every 30,000 miles, and replaced no later than 105,000 miles.
What happens if Subaru timing belt breaks?
If the timing belt breaks completely, there’ll be no connection between the engine’s driveshaft and camshaft(s) and the engine will stall and won’t be able to start. The timing system operates the engine valves — without it, the engine simply can’t get going.
When did Subaru stop using timing belts?
2013
Since 2013, all Subaru engines have been equipped with timing chains rather than belts – except for the high-performance Subaru WRX and WRX STI.
How often do Subaru timing belts fail?
For instance, Subaru recommends that the timing belt in the Legacy get an inspection every 30000 miles. That’s just an inspection, and they recommend a replacement every 105,000 miles.
Does Subaru Legacy have a timing chain or a belt?
Subaru Legacy cars with the EJ series of engines such as the EJ18, EJ20, EJ22 etc have a timing belt and cars with the FA20, FB25, EE20, EZ36 and EZ30 engines have a chain.
Does Subaru use timing belts or timing chains?
In order to synchronize all your engine’s moving parts, your Subaru engine is equipped with either a rubber timing belt or a metal timing chain. The timing belt looks similar to a drive belt you’d also find under the hood of your car. Meanwhile, a timing chain looks more like a heavy-duty bicycle chain.
What will happen to your Subaru if the timing belt breaks?
It depends. Some cars, like Subaru, have non-interference engines, which means that if the timing belt breaks while you are driving, there is no damage to the internal parts of the engine. Other cars do not have this sort of engine and damage results.
Do I need to change Subaru timing belt?
Subaru recommends that the belts be changed at 105,000 miles. Don’t wait, take your car to the mechanic next week, I’m serious. If the timing belt should fail, you will be looking at a major engine overhaul and at least a complete valve job.