2018 SUBARU Impreza FB16/FB20 (GK/GP)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Oil consumption in FB20 engine (early models)
• CVT transmission belt wear

First checks

• Check timing chain for noise
• Inspect CVT fluid condition and level
• Review valve cover gasket for leaks

Antes de cambiar piezas

• 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

• Global availability varies: FB16 used primarily in Japan and some European markets; FB20 dominant in North America and Australia
• Introduced mid-2016, continued through 2018 and beyond as a 5th generation model