How much does it cost to replace a timing belt on a Subaru Impreza?

How much does it cost to replace a timing belt on a Subaru Impreza?

The real cost is in the labor, because a lot of parts need to be disassembled to get to the belt. Shopping around to get a few quotes is your best bet to get the best deal, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $409 to $919 (including parts and labor).

What is included in a Subaru timing belt kit?

Our kit includes the timing belt, pulleys, tensioner, thermostat gasket, water pump, and fresh coolant. Rest assured that we use only premium replacement parts from the top brands, including timing belts by Mitsuboshi, timing hardware by Koyo, NTN and NSK, and water pumps by Aisin.

When should the timing chain be replaced on a Subaru Impreza?

A timing chain is thought to be good for about 250,000 to 300,000 miles — likely as long, if not longer, than the lifetime of Your Impreza. Contrast that with a timing belt, which needs to be replaced every 75,000 to 100,000 miles.

How often should Subaru timing belt be changed?

105,000 miles
WHEN SHOULD I GET MY TIMING BELT REPLACED? The mileage interval recommendation can vary anywhere from 60,000 to 90,000 mile intervals, with some recommended for replacement at 105,000 miles. We at Subaru Clinic recommend you replace your timing belt at 105,000 miles.

How do I know if my timing belt is going bad?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Timing Belt

1. You Hear A Ticking Noise Coming From The Engine.
2. Your Car’s Engine Won’t Turn Over.
3. You Notice An Oil Leak Near The Motor.
4. You Experience Exhaust Issues.
5. Your Revs Start Acting Up.

Is Subaru Impreza timing belt or chain?

Over the years the Subaru Impreza has had a mix of timing chain and timing belt based engines. From 2012 to 2021 all 2.0L engines have a timing chain while the 2.5L engine has a timing belt. From 1993 to 2011 all Impreza engines have a timing belt.

Does Subaru Impreza have a timing belt?

No, the 2018 Subaru Impreza does not have a timing belt – it has a timing chain. Subaru made the switch for most of its vehicles in 2013. The timing chain is considered permanent and should last the life of your vehicle.

What is the bolt pattern on a Subaru Impreza?

Find your Subaru Car, Truck or SUV fitment information below. Bolt pattern, lug pattern, PCD, or bolt circle is the diameter of an imaginary circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Bolt patterns can be 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 and either holes or studs.

Does Subaru use timing belts or timing chains?

Since 2013, all Subaru engines have been equipped with timing chains rather than belts – except for the high-performance Subaru WRX and WRX STI. The WRX got one more year with a timing belt in 2014, and the WRX STI still uses a timing belt to this day.

When to replace timing chain on Subaru?

Subaru timing belt recommendation is at 105K but it’s not common to have to replace the timing belt before this mileage due to oil leaks from either the cam seal’s or front crankshaft seal.

Which Subaru engines have timing chains?

Subaru is also in the process of going to all timing chains. The existing 3.0 and 3.6 liter six-cylinder engines have always utilized timing chains. The current timing belt-equipped 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine is being replaced with a new-design 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes a timing chain.