My dealer told me the 2012 Forester 2.5 (non Turbo) has a timing CHAIN. No belt to replace.
Subaru Forester has a timing belt.
The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine in a 2000 Subaru Forester has a timing BELT
105000 mi
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
Follow the recommendation in your owner's manual.
Yes, and it must be replaced every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine.
The 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a timing belt. It is recommended to replace the timing belt every 105,000 miles or 105 months, whichever comes first, to maintain optimal engine performance and prevent potential engine damage. Always consult the owner's manual or a professional mechanic for specific maintenance recommendations.
it was most likely installed incorrectly or you had a pulley seize up
In the front of the engine where the pulleys and belts are located. It's behind the pulleys under the black plastic cover.
The Subaru Forester typically does not have a timing belt; instead, it uses a timing chain in most of its models. Timing chains generally require less maintenance compared to timing belts and are designed to last the lifetime of the engine. However, it's always a good idea to check the specific model year and engine type, as some older models may have variations.
Could be a bad knock sensor. The ECM may be retarding the timing based on bad input from a faulty knock sensor.
The timing belt on a 2003 Forester should be done at around 168k km or 105k miles. The auto-tensioner may also have to be changed as well as the idler rollers. A Subaru dealer will usually ask around $180 for the belt, $200-225 for the tensioner (if it needs to be replaced). You are looking at a good $500+ for the job if they don't run into problems.