Whats years of a Forrester have a timing chain?
Asked by Inn Feb 13, 2015 at 07:31 PM about the 2003 Subaru Forester XS
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I own a 2003 Forrester and my son owns a 2012 Forrester.
Someone told me that the newer Forrester's have a Chain now.
Can anyone tell me what year did the Forrester's Chain come
into place?
I own a 2003 and my son owns a 2012.
Thank you
Sal
7 Answers
In 2011. From http://www.cars101.com/subaru/maintenance2.html "3.6L and new for 2011 Forester 2.5L have a timing chain" So pre-2011 have a belt, and 2011 is the same year Subaru specified only 0W20 synthetic motor oil
does that go for the 2011 XT as well - or does it still have a chain ?
My forester 2014 does it have chain or belt.
2014 Foresters have a timing chain.
Can I make sure the Forester 2014 UK model Petrol having timing chain?
On my last service of my Forester, the service dealer told me that on my next service I have to change the timing belt.
FB engines have timing chains.
