Timing Belt

Asked by varjav Aug 20, 2019 at 10:04 AM about the 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Dear Subaru Experts,
My local Subaru dealer is telling me that it is time for a timing belt
replacement on my 2012 Subaru Outback – 2.5 CVT. Any recommendations
on what else I should change. Water pump, thermostat...? any
recommendations on what OEM to purchase. To be honest I don’t even
know the part numbers. Thanks for the help… EJ25 (I guess)

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

It would be a good idea to change the water pump, idler wheels and the thermostat. Change the serpentine belt too. The dealer will look up the part numbers but an independent shop will save you a lot of money. Gates sells a full kit for the timing belt change with all the parts you need.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
86,115

Mark answered 4 years ago

FOR is absolutely correct...by the way get all genuine Subaru parts...while it might seem extravagant you will be saving money in the long run. One more thing I would recommend, change your super-coolant in the radiator...yes Subaru has a special coolant for this and it will last you another 100,000 miles.....again, focus on the big picture here. You think this is expensive, you should see the maintenance on my Sprinter....makes the Subaru look like an economy car. I'm not kidding.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Timing belt 3 Answers

    I just bought a 2000 Outback Limited Wagon with 171k for $1800. The previous owner was a second owner. He says that during the time he owned it he never changed the timing belt. How do I inspect the t...

    2000 Subaru Outback Limited Wagon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Timing Belt 2 Answers

    Dear Subaru Experts, My local Subaru dealer is telling me that it is time for a timing belt replacement on my 2012 Subaru Outback – 2.5 CVT. Any recommendations on what else I should change. Water p...

    2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Timing belt 3 Answers

    I'm looking a buying a 2002 Subaru with 113,000, if the belt has been changed would it have a Subaru marking and read made in America?

    2002 Subaru Outback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Timing and Drive belt 1 Answer

    Does the 3.6R Outback need the timing belt and the drive belt changed and at what mileage?

    2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • timing belt 3 Answers

    Subaru bros. I need some advice regarding a 96 Subaru Outback. 320,000 miles. I think the timing belt is out. I don't want to junk the car but is it worth changing? HELP.

    2000 Subaru Outback Base Wagon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Outback

Looking for a Used Outback in your area?

CarGurus has 1,110 nationwide Outback listings starting at $2,995.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Subaru Outback Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    33,230
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    28,320
  • #3
    Keith Cahalan
    Reputation
    3,310
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Forester
37 Great Deals out of 1,314 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Crosstrek
51 Great Deals out of 1,234 listings starting at $5,995
Used Toyota RAV4
130 Great Deals out of 2,963 listings starting at $4,999
Used Honda CR-V
172 Great Deals out of 4,937 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 536 listings starting at $7,770
Used Toyota Tacoma
41 Great Deals out of 752 listings starting at $9,975
Used Subaru Legacy
16 Great Deals out of 207 listings starting at $3,200
Used Toyota Highlander
34 Great Deals out of 807 listings starting at $7,498
Used Subaru Impreza
37 Great Deals out of 615 listings starting at $3,999
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 1,116 listings starting at $2,500
Used Mazda CX-5
79 Great Deals out of 3,146 listings starting at $5,700
Used Honda Pilot
31 Great Deals out of 982 listings starting at $1,230
Used Honda Accord
49 Great Deals out of 959 listings starting at $2,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
135 Great Deals out of 3,606 listings starting at $4,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.