![]() ![]() ![]() Nissan - on the other hand has switched to all CVT on it's cars and SUV's. Toyota does use the CVT in some vehicles though. Toyota in its wisdom has kept the traditional automatic transmission in the RAV4. Subaru has had to extend the warranty on the CVT automatic transmissions Have 3 folks that owned Subaru and as they aged multiple expensive issues - all three. Our mechanic said that Subaru s of that vintage with 90K miles either have had the head gaskets replaced or will need it soon.Ībout 2 thousands miles later the drive shaft central bearing went south, requiring a complete drive shaft replacement. All required the engine to be removed for rebuild. So the timing belt was done at the same time. She did have a major engine rebuild at 90K miles when the head gaskets started to leak. So I would not wait 'till the 100K + range. The engine is an "interference design" which means that if the timing belt breaks while at speed, the pistons will smash against valves. My wife had a 2010 Forester, her 3rd and last Subaru. There's nothing special about this service, no exotic tools or procedures required.įor whatever it's worth, of the Subarus I've owned:Ģ001 Impreza 2.5RS, timing belt was done at 125k.Ģ005 Legacy GT, wasn't done at 147k when it was sold and the new owner is STILL running it. Plan on 5hrs if the pulleys and water pump are being replaced as well.Ĭost should be in the neighborhood of $800-1000 to do the t-belt and water pump service in general. I've performed this service standing in my driveway several times on the EJ253 and EJ255/257 engines. ![]() You 'can' do the camshaft seals but I've yet to see ones that are weeping or leaking on the EJ253 engines.Īlso, check which coolant you have (blue or green) and be sure to use that same color. When the vehicle reaches the timing belt service interval, consider purchasing the t-belt/ pulley/ water pump kit. This page gives an example of the maintenance schedule. The mileage and age limitations as defined by Subaru are 105,000 miles or 105 months (8yrs 8months). Run it to 105k (or right through to end of next year) and don't worry about it. How long can these 'belts' actually last, to be on the safe side ?Īnyone go through the replacement before? I was recently told by a mechanic that the 'timing belt' should be changed aroundĩ0k miles. My wife has a 2011 Subaru Outback with 80k miles. Reaching out to any Subaru owners or mechanics. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app You can pay me now.or pay me later! Think of timing belt replacement as insurance for valve damage! Very costly repair, AND the timing belt still has to be replaced! I've advised customers to replace their belt and have them decline, then be towed in a month later because the belt broke.good for business, but bad for them. Interference engines don't have enough space for pistons to be up and valves to be open, so bent valves is the outcome. If the belt breaks at 2000 rpm, those pistons keep going up and down, but the valves stop moving. The reason it's called a timing belt is that the engine valves have to open at a certain time in relation to where the pistons are. With the belt removed, the crankshaft can be spun quite easily, but the cam is very difficult to turn, even with a wrench on the cam pulley bolt. The crankshaft makes the pistons go up and down, while the camshaft opens and closes the intake and exhaust valves. I've been in the auto repair business for many years and it still amazes me that timing belts can do what they do! They connect the bottom of the engine ( crankshaft), to the top of the engine ( camshaft). ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |