The 1.5-liter Subaru EL154 petrol engine (or EL15 for short) was produced from 2006 to 2012 and was installed on the second and third generation of the popular Impreza model. This power unit in its design is not so much different from the motors of the EJ series.
The EL line includes only one engine.
The engine was installed on:
- Subaru Impreza 2 (GD) in 2006 – 2007;
- Subaru Impreza 3 (GE) in 2007 – 2012.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 105 – 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 140 – 145 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum H4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 77.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 79 |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | AVCS |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Subaru Impreza 2008) — city — highway — combined |
9.8 6.3 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 105 |
Disadvantages of the EL15 engine
- Almost all the problems of this power unit are somehow related to oil;
- Oil consumption here starts from the first kilometers and progresses strongly to 100,000 km;
- The unit is prone to leaks, and with a low level of lubrication, it can turn the liners;
- The engine is very thermally loaded, and the cooling system is not famous for its reliability;
- The reason for floating rpm is usually electronic throttle glitches.
