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2000 Subaru Impreza — 2.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Impreza 2.2L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.2L.

Engine 2.2LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.2L is the 2.2-liter, automatic four-speed variant of the Impreza line, EPA-rated at 20/26/22 mpg city/highway/combined and calling for 4.2 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil at service. Across the model’s 1990–2026 complaint history, the 2000 model year is logged with only 42 owner complaints, well below the 300-complaint peak recorded for 2002 and near the low end of the spectrum. Power train issues account for the largest share of those reports, and with three recalls on file, this year presents a comparatively low-profile data point for researchers tracking defect frequency and recall exposure.

Model year2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque58-72 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 360 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 360 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172.4 in
Overall width	67.3 in
Overall height	55.5 in
Wheelbase	99.2 in
Curb weight	2800 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.5 / 57.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 26 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	84 cu ft
Cargo volume	11 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 58-72 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	33 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	87-101 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	58-72 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0-20.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	137 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	137 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.8 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,880-14,720 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13-17 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	4.90 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	360 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	5-20 ohms
Engine Compression	156-185 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	14 psi @ 600-700 rpm, 43 psi @ 5000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	0.008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.010 in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	58 ft-lbs / 24-31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	58 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.295; Rear: 0.256 specification
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0029 in / 0.0028 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.394 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	51 ft. lbs.	51 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees.	180 degrees
5	Bolts 1-2	25 ft. lbs
6	Bolts 3-6	11 ft. lbs
7	90 degrees.	90 degrees
8	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 3,000 mi.

At 3,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 model year shows 42 complaints and 3 recalls, which is higher than the 1999 figure of 22 complaints and 3 recalls but lower than the 2001 dip to 11 complaints and 2 recalls. Complaints rose through the mid‑1990s, fluctuated between 22 and 46 from 1996‑1999, then increased again in 2000 before falling sharply in 2001. Recall counts remained steady at 2‑3 per year from 1996‑2000, matching the 2000 total, before jumping to 6 in 2002. Investigations were zero in 2000, consistent with the surrounding years of 1999 and 2001, while technical service bulletins spiked to 71 in 2000, the highest in the 1996‑2001 window. Overall, 2000 sits in a moderate‑complaint interval between the relatively low‑complaint years of 1999 and 2001 and precedes the steep increase seen from 2002 onward, suggesting it is a reasonable, though not optimal, choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train9

Suspension7

Vehicle Speed Control3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Unknown Or Other2

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Tires2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08E050000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/08/2008

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF… Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 71 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SubaruNet Announcement	2024-11-13	Electrical System	This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via…
15-130-08R	2024-10-31	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic…
01-167-08R	2024-10-01	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
15-298-22R	2024-09-27	Electrical System	This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when…
01-167-08R	2024-09-27	Engine	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Impreza 2.2L take?

4.2 qt of 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.2L get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.