Subaru Specifications
1978 Subaru DL Wagon

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 164.8 inches (159.8 inches on 4WD model)
Overall Width: 61.0 inches
Overall Height: 55.1 inches (56.7 inches on 4WD model)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.3 inches (7.1 inches on 4WD model)
Wheelbase: 96.7 inches (96.5 inches on 4WD model)

Fuel Tank: 11.9 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 3.8 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.6 US Quarts (2.9 US Quarts on 5-speed model, 3.2 US Quarts on 4WD model)
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 5.9 - 6.3 US Quarts
Engine Coolant: 5.6 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 155/SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 28 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 24 psi (32 psi under full load)

Engine and Transmission Data

Available Engines:
1600cc Carbureted OHV (EA-71)

Available Transmissions:
4-speed Manual FWD
5-speed Manual FWD
3-speed Automatic FWD
4-speed Manual Single-Range 4WD

Engine Specifications: EA-71
Displacement: 1590cc/97 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower: 67 at 5200 RPM
Torque: 81 at 2400 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BP6ES
Plug Gap: .032 inches

Vehicle Identification

Note: X is a placeholder. It is a check-digit which can be any alphabetical character or number from 0 to 9.

DL Wagon (manual-4): A66L
DL Wagon (manual-5): A66L
DL Wagon (automatic): A66L
DL Wagon 4WD (manual): A67L

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number can range from:
710001 to 716500
302001 to 313000
612001 to 619000
010001 to 047000

Factory Paint Colors

All Subaru colors are assigned a two or three digit color code from the factory. These will be appended to the end of the color name.

Plaza White - 21
Mild Yellow - 36
Cashmere Beige - 38
Pearl Silver - 42
Shiny Blue - 56
Mellow Brown - 57
Saffron Gold - 58
Brilliant Red - 85
Steppe Green - 96