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1987 Subaru Justy

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1987 Justy.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 1987 Subaru Justy, equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivered an EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined (32 city/37 highway) and required just 3 quarts of oil with a recommended viscosity of 10W-30, 10W-40, or 10W-50 API SM. While this model year predates the available complaint data spanning 1990 to 1995, the earliest recorded year—1990—logged the highest number of complaints at 18, suggesting that the initial generation may have experienced more frequent issues before later years saw a decline to as few as 1 complaint in 1994.

Model year19951994199219911987

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 API SMOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy32/37/34 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined32 / 37 / 34 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Justy of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

13.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 13.50 sec — 1987 GL 3-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1987GL 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-313.50 sec18.70 sec66 hpFWD
1988RS 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-312.40 sec18.70 sec66 hpAWD
1992GL 3-door Hatchback 1.2L I-311.30 sec18.40 sec66 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3 qt of 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 API SM engine oil.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil10W-30 · 10W-40 · 10W-50 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3 qt
Transfer Case Fluid80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity2.5 Pints

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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Hill Holder System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

95V103006Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 24/05/1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
15-302-222022-08-23EquipmentThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as…
01-167-08R2022-08-23EquipmentThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
15-192-22R2022-03-18Electrical SystemThis bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential…
01-167-08R2021-06-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
09-51-08R2021-06-07EquipmentThis bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Justy. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1987 Justy take?

3 qt of 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 1987 Justy have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Justy get?

EPA figures are 32 city / 37 highway / 34 combined mpg.