Subaru Tribeca: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2008 - 2014)

All Subaru Tribeca engines have a timing chain and are interference.

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

Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2008 - 2014	3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2014 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Subaru Tribeca - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Subaru Tribeca has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Subaru Tribeca Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.