Overview
Subaru uses a four or five character code to identify all of their engines. As of August 2022 these are the engines presently in models sold by Subaru
The EK series was an inline twin cylinder engine. Early versions were air-cooled two-stroke cycle, later replaced with water-cooled configurations in 1971. The engine was upgraded to a four-stroke SOHC in 1973 to meet Japanese Government emission regulations, using the SEEC emissions system , with an alloy block and head.
The was used from 1958 until 1989 in most Kei car models....
engine brand: subaru
production years: 2006-2012
engine lifespan: ~250 000
features: DOHC
power: 105 – 110
torque: 140 – 145
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 4
timing drive: belt
hydraulic lifters: no
phase regulator: AVCS
recommended engine oil: 5W-30
engine oil capacity: 4.0
displacement: 1498
compression ratio: 10.1
turbocharging: no
weight: 105
cylinder bore: 77.7
piston stroke: 79
cylinder block: aluminum H4
block head: aluminum 16v