When should a timing belt be replaced on a Subaru?
Every 105,000 Miles
Schedule Timing Belt Replacement Every 105,000 Miles The 105,000 mile mark for Subaru timing belt replacement is recommended by our experienced service technicians as well as the general Subaru maintenance schedule.
What happens if the timing belt breaks on a Subaru?
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.
How long does a Subaru Legacy timing belt last?
If an engine is equipped with a timing belt, the timing belt must be replaced at the service interval specified by the vehicle manufacturer regardless of whether or not any problem is visible, typically in the range of 60,000 to 90,000 miles.
How do I know if my Subaru timing belt is bad?
Ticking Sound: The most common sign of a bad timing belt is a ticking sound that comes from your engine when you’re driving. The ticking sound is caused by the teeth on the belt as it rotates between the camshaft and the crankshaft.
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.
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.
Do timing belts really break?
Timing belts break most often at start up and shut down of the engine, because that is often when the most tension is on the belt. If you have a non-interference engine, a broken belt is not really a big deal. You throw a new timing belt kit on it and keep driving.
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.
