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Subaru Ascent: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2019 - 2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


From 2019 to 2023 the Volkswagen Taos 2.4L engine has a timing chain and is interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Subaru Ascent.

Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2019 - 20232.4LTiming ChainInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

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2023 Subaru Ascent - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Subaru Ascent engines have timing chains and are interference.

2023 Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Subaru Ascent - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Subaru Ascent engines have timing chains and are interference.

2022 Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Subaru Ascent - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Subaru Ascent engines have timing chains and are interference.

2021 Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2020 Subaru Ascent
2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Subaru Ascent engines have timing chains and are interference.

2020 Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 Subaru Ascent
2019 Subaru Ascent

2019 Subaru Ascent - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Subaru Ascent engines have timing chains and are interference.

2019 Subaru Ascent Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.4L TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
Subaru Ascent SUV concept car unveiled at 2017 New York International Auto Show
Subaru Ascent SUV concept car unveiled at 2017 New York International Auto Show

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Subaru Ascent Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year