From 1992 to 2007, the Subaru EJ151 1.5-liter gasoline engine was manufactured in Japan and fitted to multiple iterations of the world-famous Impreza model. The motor, which functioned as the base power unit, stood out for its modest features.
There are 2 modifications:
- EJ151 with a compression ratio of 9.4 and a power of 97 hp.
- EJ152 with a compression ratio of 10.0 and a power of 102 hp.
The engine was mounted on:
- Subaru Impreza 1 (GC) in 1992 – 2001;
- Subaru Impreza 2 (GD) in 2000 – 2007.
Specifications
| Production years | 1992-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1493 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 97 (EJ151) 102 (EJ152) |
| Torque output, Nm | 129 (EJ151) 137 (EJ152) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum H4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 85 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 65.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 (EJ151) 10 (EJ152) |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Subaru Impreza 1997) — city — highway — combined |
9.7 6.3 8.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
| Weight, kg | 100 |
Disadvantages of the EJ15 engine
Even the Impreza cannot be driven with this engine due to its low power;
The oil burner and ongoing oil leaks from gaskets and seals come in second;
Here, a significant decrease in lubrication frequently causes the liners to rotate;
This unit frequently overheats because of the ineffective and unreliable cooling system;
The block led after overheating, as indicated by the appearance of a knock in the fourth cylinder.