2005 SUBARU LEGACY Engine

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Maintenance and service
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission
vehicles)
Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. !
Checking the clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no ab-
normal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed,
and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to
check that the engine and transmission smoothly cou-
ple without any sign of slippage. !
Checking the clutch pedal free play
A) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 – 13.0 mm)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger
until you feel resistance, and check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper specification, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.
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Maintenance and service
Windshield washer fluid
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be-
cause it could cause paint damage.
If you spray washer fluid on the windshield but the sup-
ply of washer fluid appears to diminish, check the level
of washer fluid in the tank. Washer fluid level gauge
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Maintenance and service
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The other one is housed in the engine compartment. The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover
in the engine compartment.
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Specifications
Specifications ................................................ 12-2 Dimensions ....................................................... 12-2
Engine ................................................................ 12-3
Electrical system .............................................. 12-3
Capacities .......................................................... 12-4
Tires ................................................................... 12-5
Wheel alignment ............................................... 12-5
Fuses and circuits ........................................ 12-6 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment .................................................. 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .................................................. 12-8
Bulb chart ...................................................... 12-10
Vehicle identification .................................... 12-11

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!Engine
! Electrical system
Engine modelEJ253
(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo)EJ255
(2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo)EZ30D
(3.0-liter, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engineHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled
6 cylinder, 4 stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu-in (cc)150 (2,457)183 (3,000)
Bore × Stroke in (mm)3.92 × 3.11 (99.5 × 79.0)3.51 × 3.15 (89.2 × 80.0)
Compression ratio10.0 : 18.2 : 110.7 : 1
Firing order1 – 3 – 2 – 41 – 6 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
Battery type and capacity (5HR)2.5-liter modelsMT55D23L (12V-48AH)
AT75D23L (12V-52AH)
3.0-liter models75D23L (12V-52AH)
Alternator2.5-liter models12V-110A
3.0-liter models12V-100A
Spark plugs2.5-liter non-turbo modelsFR5AP-11 (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo modelsILFR6B (NGK)
3.0-liter modelsILFR6B (NGK)

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Capacities
Fuel tank16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal)
Engine oil2.5-liter models4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models5.8 US qt (5.5 liters, 4.8 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (MT)3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
Transmission fluid (AT)2.5-liter non-turbo models10.0 US qt (9.5 liters, 8.4 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo models10.4 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models10.3 US qt (9.8 liters, 8.6 Imp qt)
AT differential gear oil2.5-liter non-turbo models1.3 US qt (1.2 liters, 1.1 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models1.5 US qt (1.4 liters, 1.2 Imp qt)
Rear differential gear oil0.8 US qt (0.8 liter, 0.7 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant2.5-liter non-turbo
modelsMT6.8 US qt (6.4 liters, 5.6 Imp qt)
AT6.7 US qt (6.3 liters, 5.5 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo mod- elsMT7.7 US qt (7.3 liters, 6.4 Imp qt)
AT7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)
3.0-liter models7.6 US qt (7.2 liters, 6.3 Imp qt)

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117.5"Turn signal unit
" Clock
1215"Automatic transmis- sion unit
" SRS airbag system (Sub)
" Engine control unit
" Integrated unit
1320"Cargo socket
1415"Position light
" Tail light
" Rear combination light
15Empty
1615"Illumination
1715"Seat heaters
1810"Backup light
197.5"Headlight right side re- lay
2010"Cigarette lighter socket
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
217.5"Starter relay
2215"Air conditioner
" Rear window defogger
relay coil
2315"Rear wiper
" Rear window washer
2415"Audio unit
" Clock
2515"SRS airbag system (Main)
2615"Power window relay
2715"Blower fan
2815"Blower fan
2915"Fog light
3030"Front wiper
" Front wiper washer
317.5"Auto air conditioner unit
" Integrated unit
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit

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Fuse panel located in the engine com- partment
A) FWD socket (AT vehicles – except Turbo models and 3.0-liter models)
B) Main fuse
327.5" Headlight left side relay
337.5"ABS/Vehicle dynamics control unit
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
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