Subaru EZ30
First of all, this engine consumes a lot of fuel and is prone to oil leaks.
Subaru Tribeca engines
The Subaru Tribeca is a Japanese mid-size crossover vehicle produced from 2004 to 2015. at factories in the United States owned by Subaru. The car was originally intended for the North American market. The name Tribeca is the designation for the New York City area. The model is based on the Subaru Legacy platform. The car is also sold in the markets of Europe, Asia, China, Australia and Latin America. In North America, only about 80 thousand cars were sold.
The Subaru Tribeca was offered with 2 engines between 2006 and 2014 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 3.6 liters, power output from 220 to 260 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Subaru EZ36 (about 320,000 km).
Subaru Tribeca engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Tribeca 1 (WX) 2006–2014 | |||||||
| Subaru EZ30 | 2006–2007 | 3.0 L | 220–245 hp | petrol | chain | 5.7–5.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Subaru EZ36 | 2008–2014 | 3.6 L | 250–260 hp | petrol | chain | 6.3 L | ~320,000 km |
Subaru Tribeca engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Subaru Tribeca?
Subaru Tribeca 1 (WX) (2006–2014): Subaru EZ30 and Subaru EZ36.
Which Subaru Tribeca engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Subaru Tribeca engines are: Subaru EZ36 — about 320,000 km; Subaru EZ30 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Subaru Tribeca engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Subaru EZ30 — 5.7–5.8 L (5W-30); Subaru EZ36 — 6.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Subaru Tribeca have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Subaru EZ30 and Subaru EZ36.
Was the Subaru Tribeca available with a diesel engine?
No, all Subaru Tribeca engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Subaru EZ36
Most often, the network complains about high fuel consumption and regular oil leaks.
Models with the same engines
- Subaru Legacy/Outback 2 shared engines