Do Subaru Imprezas have a timing belt?
No, the 2018 Subaru Impreza does not have a timing belt – it has a timing chain. Subaru made the switch for most of its vehicles in 2013. The timing chain is considered permanent and should last the life of your vehicle.
When did Impreza get timing chain?
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. The WRX got one more year with a timing belt in 2014, and the WRX STI still uses a timing belt to this day.
Does a 2013 Subaru Impreza have a timing belt or chain?
The 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0L comes with a timing chain on the engine.
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.
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.
When did Subaru start using timing chains?
CVTs started in 2010 Legacy/Outbacks (4-cyl), 2012 Imprezas, and 2014 Forester. All EZ 6-cylinders (3.0 and 3.6, since 2001) had timing chains. 2001-2004 with the 4EAT, 2005-2014 with the 5EAT, and 2015+ with the CVT .
What do Subarus have timing chains?
When it comes to Subarus nearly all Subaru vehicles made since the year 2013 are equipped with timing chains. The exception here is the Subaru WRX and the Subaru WRX STI. These are higher performance models and they both had timing belts stick around a little bit longer than other models.