Forrester, timing belt or chain?

Mar 02, 2008 2 Replies

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nobody >

Rubber belt on the 4, chain on the 6. Various miles given on older ones, I think yours is 105,000 miles. I had mine replaced at 98K "just because" (engine was apart for warranty head gasket repair, but it looked almost new.

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Hi All,



Does the 2006 Forrester with a 4 cyl engine use a metal timing chain or a rubber timing belt?



If rubber, how many miles before it needs to be changed?



Many thanks,



-T


Rubber belt on the 4, chain on the 6.

Various miles given on older ones, I think yours is 105,000 miles.

I had mine replaced at 98K "just because" (engine was apart for warranty head gasket repair, but it looked almost new.

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