JLH2012Legacy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hello, I just recently purchased a new to me 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i. Does my car have the older EJ engine, or the new FB engine? Also, I still have the first gen CVT transmission, correct? Last, what mileage interval do you all recommend the timing belt replacement? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianJD Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If it's got a timing belt then it's an EJ. FB20/25 use a chain to drive the cams. Have a look at your VIN plate as it will be on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLH2012Legacy Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 If it's got a timing belt then it's an EJ. FB20/25 use a chain to drive the cams. Have a look at your VIN plate as it will be on there. How will that tell me which engine I have? I am not sure what to look for in my VIN. Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Each number/letter corresponds to a certain property of your car depending on its position. Read this: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/vin2012.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Or try something like this: http://www.vin-decoder.net/vin_JF1BHCLR5YG027488 May not show your engine code though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 If your in the US, it's an ej253. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Or you can look at the engine, the FB series has the oil filter on top front. The ej has the oil underneath in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 FB25 Engine series is FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 FB25 Engine series is FB[/quote Are you sure? FB was intro'd in the Impreza/Forester not the legacy. I believe it is an EJ25. Not to mention the FB is a 2.0 and his Legacy is a 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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