Subaru Specifications
1981 Subaru DL Wagon

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 168.5 inches (168.3 inches on 4WD model)
Overall Width: 63.4 inches (63.8 inches on 4WD model)
Overall Height: 54.7 inches (56.9 inches on 4WD model)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.89 inches (8.07 inches on 4WD model)
Wheelbase: 96.65 inches (96.26 on 4WD model)

Fuel Tank: 13.2 US Gallons (11.9 US Gallons on 4WD model)
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.9 US Quarts (3.2 US Quarts on 4WD model)
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): Not Available
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 155SR13 (175/70SR13 on 4WD model)
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 26 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 26 psi (32psi under full load)

Engine and Transmission Data

Available Engines:
1800cc Carbureted OHV (EA-81)

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

Engine Specifications: EA-81
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Horsepower: 72 at 4800 RPM
Torque: 92 at 2400 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPES-11
Plug Gap: .040 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-5): JF1AM42BBB
DL Wagon (manual-4): JF1AM42BBA
DL Wagon 4WD (manual): JF1AM52BBD

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 400001. The JF1 may also be replaced with JF2.

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.

Fine Silver - 15
Mild Yellow - 36
Cashmere Beige - 38
Cotton White - 63
Deep Blue - 67
Carmine Red - 68
Sahara Beige - 69
Spark Blue - 70
Walnut Brown - 72
Extra Black - 74