WRX STI VA Europe · 2014–2018

Subaru WRX STI 2.5 Turbo WRX STI VA Europe · 300 hp (2014 to 2018)

The Subaru WRX STI 2.5 Turbo of the WRX STI VA Europe generation uses the EJ257 2.5 Turbo petrol engine with 300 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 300 PS / 221 kW
Displacement: 2 457 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: EJ257 2.5 Turbo
Period covered: 2014–2018
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

300 hp (221 kW), Symmetrical AWD all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2014 to 2018.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The EJ257 2.5 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Subaru WRX STI (WRX STI GR / GV).

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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 WRX STI 2.5 Turbo WRX STI VA Europe?

The EJ257 2.5 Turbo petrol engine (2 457 cc), 300 hp (221 kW).

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Which oil for the Subaru WRX STI 2.5 Turbo?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the EJ257 2.5 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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