Over the years the Subaru Legacy has had engines with both timing chains and timing belts as well as being both interference or non-interference.
From 2015 to 2024 all Subaru Legacy's have a timing chain and are interference.
From 1998 to 2014 the 2.5L engine had a timing belt and was interference.
From 1990 to 1999 the 2.2L engine had a timing belt and was a non-interference engine.
From 1996 to 1997 the 2.5L engine had a timing belt and was a non-interference engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Subaru Legacy.
Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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| 2015 to 2024 | 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.6L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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| 1998 to 2014 | 2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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| 1990 to 1999 | 2.2L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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| 1996 to 1997 | 2.5L | Timing Belt | Non-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.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2024 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2024 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2023 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2023 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2022 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2022 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2021 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2020 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2019 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2019 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2018 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2017 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2017 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2016 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2016 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2015 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2015 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2014 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2014 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2013 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2013 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2012 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2012 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2011 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2011 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2010 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2010 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2009 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2009 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2008 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2008 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2007 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2007 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2006 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2006 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2005 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2005 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2004 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2004 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2003 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2003 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2002 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2002 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2001 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
2001 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
2000 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt. The 2.2L is non-interference while the 2.5L is interference.
2000 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
1999 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt. The 2.2L is non-interference while the 2.5L is interference.
1999 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1998 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt. The 2.2L is non-interference while the 2.5L is interference.
1998 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 105k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1997 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1997 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1996 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1996 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1996 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1995 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1995 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1995 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1994 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1994 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1994 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1993 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1993 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1993 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1992 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1992 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1992 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1991 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1991 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1991 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
1990 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 1990 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are non-interference.
1990 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 60k |
Subaru Legacy
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.
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