Engine Systems Identification

1990 Subaru XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHCSECTION Engine Systems Identification

ENGINE VIN [1] 9
DISPLACEMENT 2.7L (2672cc, 163.05cid)
CYLINDERS Horizontally Opposed 6
FUEL SYSTEM [2] MPFI
IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM Electronic ECU Control
COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM [3] ECU

[1] The sixth digit of VIN denotes engine code.
[2] Multi-Point Fuel Injection.
[3] Electronic Control Unit.


RENDER: 1.0x

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