Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R

Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6 petrol description

Sedan Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 2012. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.6 litres, which produces power of 256 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Subaru Legacy 3.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.3 litres.

Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.

The fuel consumption of this Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.7 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.

Subaru Legacy safety

During safety testing Subaru Legacy has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Subaru Legacy is evaluated with good rate 79 from 100, children safety: good mark - 73 from 100, for pedestrian protection Subaru Legacy got 58 points from 100.
Subaru Legacy safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Subaru Legacy 2009

Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2009. January ... 2012. December 
Engine: 3630 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 256 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.7 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 9.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.51m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 486 litres

Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R engine EZ36D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 3629 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 91 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.6 litres (7 quarts)
Power 250 - 260 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 4400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 16 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2011 onwards.

Engine also used on Subaru Outback

All Subaru Legacy sedan [2009 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i Automatic 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0D 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i 4x4 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i Sport 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

2.5 Petrol 265 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R 4x4 3.6 Petrol 256 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Subaru Legacy 2009 reviews
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