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2005 Subaru Forester Engine

EJ253 ej253
Engines
EJ255 Turbo ej255-turbo
Engine 2
  • Lowest stored HP165 hp — 3 configurations tie for lowest
  • Highest stored HP210 hp · 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive
  • Lowest stored torque166 lb-ft — 3 configurations tie for lowest
  • Highest stored torque235 lb-ft · 2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

EJ253 · ej253

Catalog engines

EngineCode
EJ253ej253
EJ255 Turboej255-turbo

Configurations

ConfigurationHPTorque
2.5X 4dr All-wheel Drive165 hp166 lb-ft
2.5XS 4dr All-wheel Drive165 hp166 lb-ft
2.5XS L.L. Bean 4dr All-wheel Drive165 hp166 lb-ft
2.5XT 4dr All-wheel Drive210 hp235 lb-ft

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Catalog spark plugs

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Subaru Forester.

Catalog engine codes and configuration engine labels do not always match. Both are shown as stored — neither is rewritten.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.