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Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates: the applied model, the option code, the trim code, the engine type, the transmission type, and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 B Series LEGACY
2 M Body type M: Sedan
R: Wagon
3 M Total engine displacement
Drive system
Suspension system
M: 2.5 L AWD
F: 3.6 L AWD
4 D Model year D: 2013MY
5 Y Destination Y: U.S.A., Canada
6 4 Grade 4: 2.5 i
5: 2.5 i Premium
6: 2.5 i Limited
7: 2.5 i Limited EyeSight
F: 3.6 R
G: 3.6 R Premium
H: 3.6 R Limited
J: 3.6 R Limited EyeSight
K: OUTBACK 2.5 i
L: OUTBACK 2.5 i Premium
M: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited
N: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited EyeSight
P: OUTBACK 2.5 i-Touring
S: OUTBACK 3.6 R
T: OUTBACK 3.6 R Premium
U: OUTBACK 3.6 R Limited
W: OUTBACK 3.6 R Limited EyeSight
X: OUTBACK 3.6 R-Touring
7 A Transmission, fuel feed system A: DOHC MFI 6MT
C: DOHC MFI CVT
U: DOHC MFI 5AT

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

ENGINE - FB25BAYBDB

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 FB Engine type FB: 4 cylinder
3 and 4 25 Displacement 25: 2.5 L
5 B Fuel feed system B: MFI non-turbo (DOHC)
6 A Exhaust regulations A: For states not using California emission standards
C: For states using California emission standards
7 Y Intake/exhaust system Y: Intake AVCS, TGV, EGR
8 B Mounted transmission B: 6MT
H: CVT
9 - 10 DB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
ENGINE - EZ36DBCDLB

Digits Code Meaning Details
1 and 2 EZ Engine type EZ: 6 cylinders
3 and 4 36 Displacement 36: 3.6 L
5 D Fuel feed system D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6)
6 B Emission regulations B: For all states
7 C Mounted transmission C: D5AT
8 - 10 DLB Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  1. MT
    TRANSMISSION (MT) - TY751VHDCA

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 Y Transmission system Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential
    3 and 4 75 Distance between gear center 75: Between main shaft and drive pinion
    5 1 Classification 1: 6MT
    6 V Transmission specifications V: Full-time AWD single range 6MT with viscous coupling center differential
    7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 DCA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  2. AT
    TRANSMISSION (AT) - TG5D8CJAAA

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 G Transmission type G: Full-time AWD 5AT center differential
    3 and 4 5D Identification 5D: 5AT
    5 8 Series 8: 5AT
    6 C Transmission specifications C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT
    7 J Equipped vehicle J: 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 AAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.
  3. CVT
    TRANSMISSION (CVT) - TR580KHDAA

    Digits Code Meaning Details
    1 T Transmission T: Transmission
    2 R Transmission type R: Full-time AWD CVT
    3 and 4 58 Distance between gear center 58: Between pulley centers
    5 0 Classification 0: CVT
    6 K Transmission specifications K: Active torque split type full-time AWD CVT
    7 H Mounted engine H: 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo
    8 - 10 DAA Detailed specifications Used when ordering parts. For details, refer to the parts catalog.