How Determine Engine Size on '86 Subaru DL 4WD Wagon

I don't think they ever used a 1.6 on any of the 4WD models, so see if it has a turbo. I'm betting 99% that it's the non-turbo 1.8.

JazzMan

The Turbocharger.

Follow the exhaust pipe.

Barry

Don't the turbo versions also say "Turbo" on the back of the car?

OK, try this.

1. Find the engine. You do know where that is? OK, OK, its in front of the steering wheel, under the hood.

1. Find the little plate under the hood that has all the engine details. Its usually near the front clip.

2. Try looking at this website, it has a nice rundown of specs. The

Anyway, according to it, DL wagons got a 1.8L engine.

Can't be a turbo equiped because it is a DL. Turbo option only available on the GL and GL-10 models. Look for a casting more or less on the front of the engine block. Should find EA82 inside a box. This means you have the 1.8 liter engine. You don't have the fuel injection engine so just tell the guy behind the counter you need plug wires for a 1.8 liter engine (EA82) with a carburator.

According to this page, all the 86's came with an 1800cc (1.8L)

For more years and models -80's :

Hmmn...This page shows some 1600's in the year 1986....???

83-87 1600 1595 68@4800 84@2800 EA-81 1600 cr 9

Like the other guy said, look (have someone who knows what one looks like) for it.

Trunk badges come and go, kids steal em/swap em etc...can't go by those!