Having a subaru 2.2, i can confirm that it is indeed a non-interference engine. I'm pretty sure that they recommend a change at 60,000 miles and every 60 thereafter. On a slightly different although related topic, if the 99 outback that his parents want you to buy is a 2.5 liter phase I engine I would run (do not walk) away from it, they are terribly prone to head gasket failures and other reliability-negating issues. The phase II's that i believe came the next year are much better i've heard.
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