Legacy III BE / BH · 1998–2003

Subaru Legacy 2.0 Legacy III BE / BH · 125 hp (1998 to 2003)

The Subaru Legacy 2.0 of the Legacy III BE / BH generation uses the EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine with 125 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
125 PS / 92 kW
Displacement
1 994 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
EJ20 2.0 Boxer
Period covered
1998–2003
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

125 hp (92 kW), Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2003.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The EJ20 2.0 Boxer engine is also fitted to: Subaru Impreza (Impreza I GC), Subaru Impreza (Impreza II GD / GG), Subaru Impreza (Impreza III GH), Subaru Legacy (Legacy IV BL / BP), Subaru Legacy (Legacy V BM / BR), Subaru Forester (Forester I SF).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Subaru Legacy 2.0 Legacy III BE / BH?

The EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine (1 994 cc), 125 hp (92 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Subaru Legacy 2.0?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the EJ20 2.0 Boxer engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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