Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates the type, V.I.N. < Ref. to MEANING OF V.I.N.  , IDENTIFICATION, Identification . >, applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

• BL9DYHJ 
  MODEL NUMBER PLATE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	B	Series	LEGACY
  2	L	Body type	L: Sedan P: Wagon
  3	9	Engine displacement Drive system Suspension system	9:2.5 L AWD E: 3.0 L AWD
  4	D	Model year	D: 2008MY
  5	Y	Destination	Y: U.S., Canada
  6	H	Grade	C: 2.5 GT Limited D: OUTBACK 2.5 XT Limited F: 2.5 GT spec. B H: 2.5 i K: 2.5 i Limited P: OUTBACK 2.5 BASE S: OUTBACK 2.5 i T: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited U: OUTBACK 3.0 R V: OUTBACK 3.0 R Limited X: OUTBACK 3.0 R L.L.Bean
  7	J	Transmission, fuel feed system	D: DOHC MFI Turbo 5MT J: SOHC MFI 5MT H: DOHC MFI Turbo 6MT L: SOHC MFI 4AT TIP U: DOHC MFI 5AT TIP V: DOHC MFI Turbo 5AT TIP

  The engine and transmission type are as follows.

• ENGINE 

  EJ253BSEFB 

  ENGINE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 and 2	EJ	Engine type	EJ: 4 cylinder EZ: 6 cylinders
  3 and 4	25	Displacement	25: 2.5 L 30: 3.0 L
  5	3	Fuel feed system	3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC) 5: MFI turbo D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
  6	B	Emission control	B: For USA
  7	S	Mounted transmission	C: D-5AT E: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel, Wide angle damper type disc wheel) G: 6MT P: 4AT S: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel)
  8 - 10	EFB	Detailed specifications

• TRANSMISSION 

  TY758VCEAA 

  TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
  2	Y	Transmission type	G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential V: Full-time AWD AT center differential Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT
  3 and 4	75	Identification	1B: 4AT 5D: 5AT 75: 5MT 85: 6MT
  5	8	Series	6: 6MT 7: 5AT 8: 5MT or 4AT
  6	V	Transmission specifications	C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT L: Full-time AWD MPT 4AT M: Full-time AWD center differential 4AT V: Full-time AWD 5MT single range with viscous coupling center differential W: Full-time AWD 6MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
  7	C	Mounted vehicle	C: 2.5 L SOHC F: 2.5 L SOHC V: 3.0 L DOHC W: 2.5 L DOHC Turbo
  8 - 10	EAA	Detailed specifications

• REAR DIFFERENTIAL 

  XJ 

  REAR DIFFERENTIAL DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Code	Reduction gear ratio	LSD
  CD	4.444	Viscous
  CF	4.444	Viscous
  EW	3.900	Viscous
  HY	3.545	Torsen
  JE	4.111	Viscous
  T1	3.900	None
  T2	4.111	None
  TP	4.444	None
  XJ	4.111	None
  XU	3.272	Viscous
  XZ	3.083	Viscous

• OPTION 

  U5UC 

  OPTION DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 - 2	U5	Destination	C0: Canada U4: U.S. For USA U5: U.S. For states using California emission standards U6: U.S. For states not using California emission standards
  3	U	Option equipment	3: Cruise control, Power pack D: Vehicle dynamics control (VDC), Cruise control E: Vehicle dynamics control (VDC), Cruise control, Power pack U: Cruise control
  4	C	Option equipment	C: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag K: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof, Navigation system W: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof