2001 SUBARU OUTBACK engine

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When wheel nuts, b alanc e weig hts, or the c enter c ap rep lac ed , b e
sure to rep lac e them with g enuine SUBARU p arts d esi g ned for aluminum
wheels.
Windshield washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage.
Chec k the level of the washer fluid at eac h fuel st op . If the level is low, fill
the fluid up to the nec k of the reservoir.
Use wind shield washer fluid . If wind shield washer f luid is unavailab le use
c lean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti -freeze typ e wind shield
washer fluid . SUBARU Wind shield Washer Fluid c ontai ns 58.5% methyl
alc ohol and 41.5% surfac tant, b y volume. Its freezi ng temp erature varies
ac c ord ing to how muc h it is d iluted , as ind ic ated b elow.
Washer Fluid Conc entration
Freezing Temp erature
30% 50%
100%10.4 F ( –12 C)
–4 F ( –20 C)
–49 F ( –45 C)
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Specifications Specifications12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3
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Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-4
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Wheel alignment 12-5
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Fuses and circuits 12-6
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Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-14
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Vehicle identification 12-15
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Specifications12-3
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Overall heig ht 62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Ground c learanc e
2.5 liter mod els 7.3 in (185 mm)
3.0 liter mod els 7.9 in (200 mm)
Front tread 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Rear tread 57.7 in (1,465 mm)
Wheelb ase 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
Engine 2.5 liter
Eng ine mod el EJ251
Eng ine typ e Horizontally op p osed , liq uid c ooled
4 c ylind er, 4 stroke g asoline eng ine
Eng ine d isp lac ement 2,457 c c (149.9 c u in.)
Bore 3.92 in (99.5 mm)
Stroke 3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Comp ression ratio 10.0 : 1
Firing ord er 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 3.0 liter
Eng ine mod el EZ30D
Eng ine typ e Horizontally op p osed , liq uid c ooled 6 c ylind er, 4 stroke g asoline eng ine
Eng ine d isp lac ement 2,999 c c (183.0 c u in.)
Bore 3.51 in (89.2 mm)
Stroke 3.15 in (80.0 mm)
Comp ression ratio 10.7 : 1
Firing ord er 1 - 6 - 3 - 2 - 5 - 4
Electrical system 2.5 liter
Battery typ e and c ap ac ity
MT: 55D23L
AT: 75D23L
Alternator 12V-90A

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Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 2.5 liter models
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
120ARad iator c ooling fan (Main)
220ARad iator c ooling fan (Sub )
350AABS motor
420ARear wind ow d efog g er
515AHazard warning flasher
Horn
615AMeter
SRS airb ag system warning lig ht
710AAutomatic transmission c ontrol unit
ABS UNIT
810AAlternator
915AHead lig ht (rig ht sid e)