Timing belt

Tiny
DON MEYER
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  • 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK
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Enter your question.A 2006 Outback Sport with 100,0000 miles. 90% highway miles. How critical
is timing belt replacement and how soon?
Monday, November 15th, 2010 AT 1:29 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I personally recommend every 80K. However, you should follow the manufacturer's recommendations. To be honest, I would recommend replacement. If it breaks, I believe it is an interferance engine. What I mean by that is there isn't enough room in the combustion chamber between the piston and valves. What happens is the piston hits top dead center and if a valve is open it will get bent. Then you end up with major engine problems.
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Monday, November 15th, 2010 AT 2:11 AM

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