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    Subaru XV Timing Belt or Chain - Which One Does It Have?

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    Does the Subaru XV have a timing belt or chain?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    25 July 2023
    David Morley

    Subaru’s engines over the decades have used both popular methods of driving the engine’s camshafts, but what about the mid-sized cross-over Subaru? Is the Subaru XV timing belt or chain?

    Actually, all XVs from the arrival of the model in Australia in 2012 to now, have all used the same FB20 engine. Which means every Subaru XV sold here has used a timing chain rather than a timing belt.

    For most owners, this is good news as the timing chain should be maintenance-free for the life of the car, while a timing belt needs periodic replacement.

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