to be honest i wouldn't have thought you would have to change it for quite a while yet if its an 09 model as a genuine scooby belt should do 40 thousand miles atleast if not more.
I have a 2008 Subara Impreza. When should i change the timing belt? Do i also need to change the cogs, tension bars and water pump??
105k is the recommended time.
As far as I know, all subarus have timing chains.
A diagram for a 1998 Subaru Impreza can be found in a factory service repair manual. Local auto part stores are also connected to a computer database which will have a library of timing belt diagrams for every make and model.
According to the local Subaru dealership, it should be replaced at 105,000 miles (U.S.). Estimated price for parts and labor as of 2007 is $625.00 USD.
Get a manual on your car from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM.
It would be best to change the timing belt at or before 100k miles.
typically $250 - $300. just paid $260 to do my '02 impreza RS.
158,000
You don't "set" a timing belt. There is no adjustment, either it's right or it's not. You change a timing belt at whatever interval Subaru recommends for your Forester. --Ken
The 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder has a cam belt that MUST be changed every 105,000 miles. This is an interference engine.
to be honest if you ain't mechanically minded i would take it to a garage to be done as it ain't a 5min job and if you don't get it right it will cost you your engine.