Subaru Forester Timing Overview (All Model Years)
From model years 2014 to 2020 all Subaru Foresters have timing chains. From model years 2011 to 2013 the naturally aspirated Foresters have timing chains while the turbo Foresters have timing belts. Prior to 2013 all Foresters have timing belts.
All Forester engines are interference.
Model Years Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Subaru Forester 2014 - 2020 all timing chain interference 2011 - 2013 naturally aspirated timing chain interference 2011 - 2013 turbo-charged timing belt interference 1998 - 2011 all timing belt interference
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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.
Subaru Forester: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain By Model Year Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2020 2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (FB25 DI H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2019 2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (FB25 DI H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2018 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.0L 4 Cyl. 250 hp (FA20F H4) timing chain interference lifetime
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2017 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.0L 4 Cyl. 250 hp (FA20F H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2016 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.0L 4 Cyl. 250 hp (FA20F H4) timing chain interference lifetime
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2015 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.0L 4 Cyl. 250 hp (FA20F H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2014 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.0L 4 Cyl. 250 hp (FA20F H4) timing chain interference lifetime
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2013 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2012 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2011 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (FB25 H4) timing chain interference lifetime 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2010 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2009 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2008 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2007 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2006 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2005 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2004 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2003 2.5L 4 Cyl. 170 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2.5L 4 Cyl. 224 hp (EJ25 H4) timing belt interference 105k 2002 2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (EJ25D H4) timing belt interference 105k 2001 2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (EJ25D H4) timing belt interference 105k
Model Year Engine Type Timing Belt Or Chain Interference Or Non-Interference Replacement Interval (Miles) 2000 2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (EJ25D H4) timing belt interference 105k 1999 2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (EJ25D H4) timing belt interference 105k 1998 2.5L 4 Cyl. 165 hp (EJ251 H4) timing belt interference 105k