What kind of engine does a Subaru Baja have?
| Subaru Baja | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L EJ251 H4 (2003–2005) 2.5 L EJ253 H4 (2005–2006) 2.5 L EJ255 H4 turbo |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions |
Why did they stop making Subaru Baja?
It was sold in the US for just for four model years, 2003 to 2006, before it was discontinued due to slow sales. Subaru marketed the Baja as a “multiple-choice vehicle,” though limited advertising and controversial styling hindered sales.
Is the Subaru Baja reliable?
Add in Subaru’s solid reputation for reliability, the Baja’s easy-to-handle size and superior fuel economy (compared to a V6 pickup truck) and this odd duck of a car may make more sense than most people initially thought.
Are there any problems with my 2005 Subaru Turbo?
If you own a 2005 and newer Subaru with a Turbo there is a chance that you may be aware of some problems associated with the turbo becoming starved for oil and eventually failing. In the most extreme cases taking the entire engine with it.
What makes a Subaru Baja Turbo so good?
The Turbo, thanks largely to a variable-valve-timing system that the standard engine lacks, delivers its peak torque (an additional 69 pound-feet) at 400 fewer rpm. The only faux pas in the powertrain’s performance is the automatic transmission that is reluctant to downshift.
When did Subaru stop making the Baja car?
Subaru discontinued Baja production in April 2006. Subaru stock-piled an inventory of 2006 models before discontinuing production, allowing dealers to continue to sell 2006 models as late as February 2008. [10]
How often do I need to replace my Subaru Turbo?
We have been replacing Turbo’s pretty frequently lately, and for a while I had thought it was just isolated to the 2005 models, well that no longer seems to be the case. Below are just a couple of items that can help prolong the life of both your Turbo and your Subaru engine engine.
If you own a 2005 and newer Subaru with a Turbo there is a chance that you may be aware of some problems associated with the turbo becoming starved for oil and eventually failing. In the most extreme cases taking the entire engine with it.
Are there any problems with the Subaru engine?
Let’s take a look at which Subarus have been subject to some serious concerns, and which ones you should definitely avoid if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. Despite Subaru’s track record for reliable vehicles, their 2.5 L engine has become almost infamous in the automobile industry for having problems.
We have been replacing Turbo’s pretty frequently lately, and for a while I had thought it was just isolated to the 2005 models, well that no longer seems to be the case. Below are just a couple of items that can help prolong the life of both your Turbo and your Subaru engine engine.
Are there any issues with the Subaru Outback?
The 2013 Subaru Outback was the worst model year in terms of engine issues. Just like the Forester, the Outback suffered issues with the excessive oil consumption. Subaru exacerbated this problem for many drivers by essentially ignoring it and saying it was part of the normal operating procedure for the vehicle.
The naturally aspirated 165-hp motor feels weak at low revs when you call on it to move that standard Baja’s 3581 pounds. The Turbo, thanks largely to a variable-valve-timing system that the standard engine lacks, delivers its peak torque (an additional 69 pound-feet) at 400 fewer rpm.
What’s the 0 to 60 time on a Subaru Baja?
With a five-speed manual transmission, that little Forester 2.5XT sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in a stunning 5.3 seconds. Ah, but we were talking about the Baja. The 3751-pound Baja Turbo is less quick, owing to its greater weight and our test car’s four-speed automatic.
What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?
My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.
Where do I drop off my Subaru Baja Turbo?
It would normally drop off cars at our parking lot in excellent working order and thoroughly washed.
When does the Subaru Legacy Turbo come out?
By next summer Subaru will begin selling a substantially reworked Legacy sedan with the turbo, and we’ve been led to believe it will come standard with a full-coverage trunklid. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses.