Legacy IV BL / BP · 2003–2009

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Legacy IV BL / BP · 245 hp (2003 to 2009)

The Subaru Legacy 3.0R of the Legacy IV BL / BP generation uses the EZ30 3.0 Boxer petrol engine with 245 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 245 PS / 180 kW
Displacement: 3 000 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: EZ30 3.0 Boxer
Period covered: 2003–2009
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 5 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

245 hp (180 kW), Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 2003 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The EZ30 3.0 Boxer engine is also fitted to: Subaru Outback (Outback II BH), Subaru Tribeca (B9 Tribeca / Tribeca).

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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.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Subaru Legacy 3.0R Legacy IV BL / BP?

The EZ30 3.0 Boxer petrol engine (3 000 cc), 245 hp (180 kW).

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Which oil for the Subaru Legacy 3.0R?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the EZ30 3.0 Boxer engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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