2012 Subaru Outback LimitedFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Information: Outback: Engine

Model 2.5L SOHC non-turbo 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 6-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Overhead camshaft
Bore x stroke mm (in) 99.5 x 79.0 (3.917 x 3.110) 92.0 x 91.0 (3.622 x 3.583)
Displacement cm3 (cu in) 2, 457 (149.9) 3, 630 (221.4)
Compression ratio 10.0 10.5
Ignition order 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 1 - 6 - 3 - 2 - 5 - 4
Idle speed at Park or Neutral position RPM 650 (MT)
675 (CVT)		 700
Maximum output kW (HP)/rpm 127 (170)/5, 600 191 (256)/6, 000
Maximum torque N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)/rpm 230 (23.5, 170)/4, 000 334 (34.1, 247)/4, 400
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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