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What is the engine code for a 2008 Subaru Legacy?

The engine code for a 2008 Subaru Legacy is EJ25. This 2.5-liter flat-four (boxer) engine was a common powerplant for the Subaru Legacy during that model year.


Detailed Overview of the 2008 Subaru Legacy Engine


The 2008 Subaru Legacy was available with two engine options: a 2.5-liter flat-four (boxer) engine and a 3.0-liter flat-six (boxer) engine. The 2.5-liter engine, designated as the EJ25, was the more common and popular choice among Legacy buyers that year.


The EJ25 engine in the 2008 Subaru Legacy had the following key specifications:



  • Displacement: 2.5 liters (2,457 cc)

  • Configuration: Flat-four (boxer) engine

  • Horsepower: 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm

  • Torque: 169 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

  • Transmission options: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic

  • Fuel system: Multi-point fuel injection


The EJ25 engine was a reliable and durable powerplant that provided a good balance of power and fuel efficiency for the 2008 Subaru Legacy. It was a key component of Subaru's signature all-wheel-drive system, which was standard on all Legacy models that year.

What engine is in a 2008 Subaru Legacy?


2008 Subaru Legacy Specs, Features & Options

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How do I find my Subaru engine code?


You can find a Subaru engine code by looking for a sticker or stamped plate on the engine block or under the hood, checking the VIN decoder in your owner's manual or on the door jamb, or by finding a specific sticker with engine information on the vehicle's chassis or body. 
Under the hood

  • Engine block: Look for the engine code physically stamped on the engine block, often near the alternator. 
  • Stickers: Check for stickers on the engine cover, radiator support, or on the chassis tag located on the strut tower. 
  • Emissions sticker: An emissions sticker under the hood may also list the engine displacement (e.g., "2.52.52.5L"). 

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Other locations
  • Owner's manual: The "engine specifications" section of the manual will contain the engine code. 
  • VIN: Look up the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which can be found on the dashboard, door jamb, or registration documents, using an online VIN decoder to find engine details. 
  • Vehicle Identification Tag: On older models, a tag on the driver's side strut tower may have engine and transmission information. On newer vehicles, the identification tag is often on the door jamb. 



Which Subaru has the EJ207 engine?


Subaru Impreza Sti
What is an EJ207? It is an engine that has been in production (wikipedia) since 1999, used for the Sti and the Sti Spec C cars for the Japanese market. In time, this engine has equipped Subaru Impreza Sti cars in many countries, in Asia, in Europe, in Australia and New Zealand and maybe in South Africa.



Which Subaru models have the EJ22 engine?


EJ22 (2.2L Boxer Turbo/NA)
Usage: Impreza 95–01. Legacy 90–99, Outback 95–96.


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