Legacy IV BL / BP · 2005–2009

Subaru Legacy 2.0R Legacy IV BL / BP · 165 hp (2005 to 2009)

The Subaru Legacy 2.0R of the Legacy IV BL / BP generation uses the EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine with 165 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
165 PS / 121 kW
Displacement
1 994 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
EJ20 2.0 Boxer
Period covered
2005–2009
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

165 hp (121 kW), Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2005 to 2009.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the entry-level 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 III BE / BH), 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 2.0R Legacy IV BL / BP?

The EJ20 2.0 Boxer petrol engine (1 994 cc), 165 hp (121 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Subaru Legacy 2.0R?

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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