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Engine Controls - Specifications Subaru Legacy BC/BJ/BF

Specifications 2 illustrations ~236 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

CAPACITIES

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
2.2L78 or 111

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationQuantity
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II)
Non-Turbo8.8 qts. (8.3L)
Turbo9.4 qts. (8.9L)
Automatic Transaxle Differential1.5 qts. (1.4L)
Cooling System (Including Heater)
Non-Turbo6.3 qts. (6.0L)
Turbo7.2 qts. (7.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Lower Level3.7 qts. (3.5L)
Upper Level4.8 qts. (4.5L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 85W-90)
FWD3.5 qts. (3.3L)
4WD3.7 qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering1.5 pts. (.7L)
Rear Differential (4WD)1.7 pts. (.8L)

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt60,000
Coolant (Radiator)30,000
ECVT Fluid30,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Oil & Filter7500
Spark Plugs30,000

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

ApplicationDeflection In. (mm)
Alternator Belt.35-.39 (9-10)
Power Steering Belt.35-.43 (9-11)
A/C Belt.43-.47 (11-12)
A/C & P/S Equipped Models.30-.33 (7.5-8.5)

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Non-Turbo9.5:1
Turbo8.0:1
Compression Pressure
Non-Turbo156-185 psi (11.0-13.0 kg/cm 2 )
Turbo142-171 psi (10-12 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 )

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All 2.2L engines are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Automatic Transaxle0.63-0.7710,400-15,600
Manual Transaxle0.62-0.7617,900-24,500

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - OHMS @ 68°F (20°C)

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

Note. Information on distributor sensors is not available from manufacturer. See IGNITION CHECKS in appropriate BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for test procedures.

ApplicationOhmsWire Length: In. (mm)
No. 1495-11,56021.25 (540)
No. 2486-11,33021.65 (550)
No. 3495-11,56021.25 (540)
No. 4524-12,23023.62 (600)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNGKNippondenso
2.2L(1) BKR6E-11(2) K20PUR-11
(1) Plug No. BKR5E-11 or BKR7E-11 may also be used. (2) Plug No. K16PUR-11 or K22PUR-11 may also be used.
(1)Plug No. BKR5E-11 or BKR7E-11 may also be used.
(2)Plug No. K16PUR-11 or K22PUR-11 may also be used.

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
All Engines.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)15 (20)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
ApplicationMan. Trans.Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo18-22 @ 70012-28 @ 700
Turbo7-23 @ 7007-23 @ 700

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Note. All models use electronic ignition with spark timing controlled by emission system control unit.

ApplicationIn. (mm)
1.2L.008-.016 (0.2-0.4)

PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPressure: psi (kg/cm 2 )Min. Vol. @ 30 sec.: Pts. (L)
2.2L36 (2.5)1.4 (.7)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

ApplicationAt Idle: psi (kg/cm 2 )
Legacy 2.2L36 (2.6)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
2.2L11.0-12.0

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationRPM
With Accessories Off600-800
With Accessories On800-900

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

FAST IDLE SPEED

Note. Fast idle speed is not available from manufacturer. See REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for FAST IDLE ADJUSTMENT procedure.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Note. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) adjustment procedures.