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Subaru Legacy Timing Belt Or Chain? (1990 - 2023)
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 2023 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.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 to 2023 | 2.4L, 2.5L, 3.6L | timing chain | interference |
| 1998 to 2014 | 2.5L | timing belt | interference |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2.2L | timing belt | non-interference |
| 1996 to 1997 | 2.5L | timing belt | non-interference |
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.
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.
2023 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2023 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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2022 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2022 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2021 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| 2.4L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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2020 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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Subaru Legacy Belt Or Chain By Year
2018 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
| 3.6L Boxer 6 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
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2016 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing chain and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing belt | interference | 105k |
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2012 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | timing belt | interference | 105k |
| 2.5L Boxer 4 Cyl. | timing belt | interference | 105k |
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2010 Subaru Legacy - Timing Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Subaru Legacy engines have a timing belt and are interference.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L Boxer 4 Cyl | timing belt | non-interference | 60k |
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