Subaru Outback Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (2000 - 2025)

Engine timing belt and timing chain components

From the model year 2000 to 2025 the Subaru Outback has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. However, all of its engines are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Subaru Outback Timing Belt Or Chain (2000 - 2025)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2025 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2025 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 2.4L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference Lifetime
2012 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference Lifetime
2011 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2010 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2009 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2009 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2008 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2008 3.6L (H6) Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2007 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2007 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2006 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2006 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2005 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2005 2.5L 4 Cyl. Turbo Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2005 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2004 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2004 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2003 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2003 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2002 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2002 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2001 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles
2001 3.0L 6 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2000 2.5L 4 Cyl. NA Timing Belt Interference 105k miles