How long does a Subaru EJ22 engine last?
The EJ22 is probably the most reliable Subaru engine with a very bulletproof block. The engine life is more than 250,000-300,000 miles. There are many cases when these engines run more than 500,000 miles mileage without serious problems.
When did the 2.2 liter Subaru Legacy come out?
The 2.2-liter engine was released in 1990 as the engine for new Subaru model – Legacy. The 1.8-liter engine EJ18 expanded the EJ family. The first was EJ22E engine. It is all USDM natural aspirated 2.2-liter engines from 1990 to 1996.
When did Subaru change the Pistons on the EJ22?
The weight of new pistons was decreased by approximately 100 grams. The intake manifold has been reshaped to increase the airflow mass and speed. 1996 was a transition year, and often EJ22E already was equipped with new parts from EJ22EZ (solid tappets or lifters for example).
What’s the compression ratio on a Subaru EJ22?
It got SOHC aluminum heads and belt driven camshafts. The compression ratio of early EJ22 is 9.5:1. In 1997 the engine received some updates. There are solid lifters (the adjustment of the valve clearance is every 100,000 miles), the roller rocker cam follower system, single-port exhaust and 9.7:1 compression ratio.
How do you turn off the Stop Start feature on a Subaru?
If the car is stopped at the traffic lights, simple release and tap on the brake pedal or a tug on the power steering wheel will restart the engine. I share your thoughts and concerns, and habitually turn mine off every time I drive the car.
What should be reset after battery disconnection in Subaru?
Click to expand… The only thing that I had to re-set (on my 05 OB) was to go through the 20 clicks routine to disconnect the seat belt chime again because, after battery is disconnected, it self defaults the seat belt chime to the OEM factory settings, when battery is re-connected; i.e. it chimes again.
Which is the most reliable Subaru Outback engine?
This engine was built for Impreza STi 22B GC8 series. The EJ22 is probably the most reliable Subaru engine with a very bulletproof block. The engine life is more than 250,000-300,000 miles. There are many cases when these engines run more than 500,000 miles mileage without serious problems.