2010 SUBARU Legacy EJ253/EJ204 (BL/BP)
BL/BP / Sedan / Wagon / Global with variations (notably Japan, North America, Australia, Europe)
EJ253EJ204EJ255EZ30DExakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Timing belt replacement required at recommended intervals to avoid catastrophic failure
- Head gasket issues mostly pre-2009 but check condition
- Turbocharger wear on turbo models
First checks
- Inspect timing belt condition and replacement history
- Check for oil leaks around valve covers
- Verify condition of cooling system components
Vor dem Teiletausch
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Engine and transmission configurations vary significantly by market; US models commonly had EJ253 2.5L naturally aspirated or EJ255 turbo versions.
- Turbocharged versions were more common in markets like Japan and Australia.