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Old 09-23-2008, 08:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
Stormin
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Re: My '07 Subaru Forester "long term" review

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY View Post
Timing belt is supposed to be good for 105k miles (Boxer is an interference motor), with "inspections" every 30k. I asked about this on a Forester message board and it's easy/quick to do with one part of the cover removed, and pushing the vehicle backwards with your knees with it in gear (ignition off ) and looking at it with a good flashlight.
I wonder why the US manual recommends timing belt change at 105,000 miles whilst the Australian one recommends at 100,000 kilometres?
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