Subaru Outback Timing Overview (All Model Years)
All Subaru Outbacks from 2010 to 2020 have timing chains. From 2000 to 2009 the 4 cylinder Outbacks had timing belts while the V6's had timing chains. All Outback engines are interference.
Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subaru Outback | 2010-2020 | All Engines | timing chain | interference |
2000 - 2009 | 4 Cylinder Engines | timing belt | interference | |
2001 - 2009 | V6 Engines | timing chain | interference |
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2020 Subaru Outback
All 2020 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 182 hp (FB25 H4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.4L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 260 hp (FA24 H4-T) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2019 Subaru Outback
All 2019 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2018 Subaru Outback
All 2018 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2017 Subaru Outback
All 2017 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2016 Subaru Outback
All 2016 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2015 Subaru Outback
All 2015 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2014 Subaru Outback
All 2014 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2013 Subaru Outback
All 2013 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2012 Subaru Outback
All 2012 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2011 Subaru Outback
All 2011 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2010 Subaru Outback
All 2010 Subaru Outbacks have timing chains and are interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp (2.5i FB25) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.6L 6 Cyl. Boxer 256 hp (3.6R EZ36) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2009 Subaru Outback
All 4 cylinder 2009 Subaru Outbacks have timing belts while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2009 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 243 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 245 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2008 Subaru Outback
All 4 cylinder 2008 Subaru Outbacks have timing belts while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2008 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 243 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 245 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2007 Subaru Outback
All 4 cylinder 2007 Subaru Outbacks have timing belts while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2007 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 243 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 245 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2006 Subaru Outback
All 4 cylinder 2006 Subaru Outbacks have timing belts while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2006 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 243 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 245 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2005 Subaru Outback
All 4 cylinder 2005 Subaru Outbacks have timing belts while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2005 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 173 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer Turbo 243 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 245 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2004 Subaru Outback
The 4 cylinder 2004 Subaru Outback has a timing belt while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2004 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 165 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 212 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2003 Subaru Outback
The 4 cylinder 2003 Subaru Outback has a timing belt while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2003 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 165 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 212 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2002 Subaru Outback
The 4 cylinder 2002 Subaru Outback has a timing belt while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2002 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 165 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 212 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2001 Subaru Outback
The 4 cylinder 2001 Subaru Outback has a timing belt while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2001 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 165 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |
3.0L 6 Cyl. Boxer 212 hp | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2000 Subaru Outback
The 4 cylinder 2000 Subaru Outback has a timing belt while the V6 has a timing chain. All 2000 Subaru Outbacks have interference engines.
Engine Type | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. Boxer 165 hp | timing belt | interference | 105k |