Model Number Plate

The model number plate indicates the type, V.I.N. < Ref. to MEANING OF V.I.N. , IDENTIFICATION, Identification. >, applied model, option code, trim code, engine type, transmission type and the exterior color code. This information is helpful when placing orders for parts.

• BL9BYHJ 
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  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	B	Series	LEGACY
  2	L	Body type	L: Sedan P: Wagon
  3	9	Engine displacement	9: 2.5 L AWD
  		Drive system	E: 3.0 L AWD
  		Suspension system
  4	B	Model year	B: 2006MY
  5	Y	Destination	Y: U.S, Canada
  6	H	Grade	8: 2.5 GT Limited (ivory interior) 9: OUTBACK 2.5 XT Limited (ivory interior) A: OUTBACK 2.5 XT C: 2.5 GT Limited (black interior) D: OUTBACK 2.5 XT Limited (black interior) E: 2.5 GT H: 2.5 i K: 2.5 i Limited S: OUTBACK 2.5 i T: OUTBACK 2.5 i Limited U: OUTBACK 3.0 R V: OUTBACK 3.0 R Limited X: OUTBACK 3.0 R L.L. Bean
  7	J	Transmission, fuel feed system	J: SOHC MFI 5MT D: DOHC MFI Turbo 5MT L: SOHC MFI 4AT TIP V: DOHC MFI Turbo 5AT TIP U: DOHC MFI 5AT TIP

The engine and transmission type are as follows.

• ENGINE 

  EJ253ASAFB 

  SPECIFICATIONS CHART
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 and 2	EJ	Engine type	EJ: 4 cylinders EZ: 6 cylinders
  3 and 4	25	Displacement	25: 2.5 L 30: 3.0 L
  5	3	Fuel feed system	3: MFI non-turbo (SOHC) D: MFI non-turbo (DOHC, H6) 5: MFI turbo
  6	A	Emission control	A: For states not using California emission standards B: For USA C: For states using California emission standards
  7	S	Mounted transmission	L: 5AT S: 5MT (Flexible type flywheel) T: 5MT (Dual mass type flywheel) V: 4AT (H4), 5AT (H6)
  8 - 10	AFB	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.

• Transmission 

  TY757VCACA 

  SPECIFICATIONS CHART
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1	T	Transmission	T: Transmission
  2	Y	Transmission type	Y: Full-time AWD MT center differential B: Full-time AWD AT center differential Z: Full-time AWD AT MPT
  3 and 4	75	Identification	75: 5MT 1B:4AT 5C:5AT
  5	7	Series	LEGACY, OUTBACK
  6	V	Transmission specifications	C: Full-time AWD VTD 5AT L: Full-time AWD MPT 4AT V: Full-time AWD 5MT single range with viscous coupling center differential
  7	C	Mounted vehicle	C: 2.5 L SOHC M: 3.0 L DOHC W: 2.5 L DOHC Turbo
  8-10	ACA	Detailed specifications	Used when ordering parts. See the parts catalog for details.

• REAR DIFFERENTIAL 

  XJ 

  SPECIFICATIONS CHART
  
  

  Code	Reduction gear ratio	LSD
  XJ	4.111	None
  T1	3.900	None
  JP	4.111	Viscous
  XU	3.272	Viscous
  CF	4.444	Viscous
  XW	3.583	Viscous
  JE	4.111	Viscous
  CD	4.444	Viscous

• Option 

  U5UL 

  SPECIFICATIONS CHART
  
  

  Digits	Code	Meaning	Details
  1 - 2	U5	Destination	U5: U.S. For states using California emission standards U6: U.S. For states not using California emission standards U4: U.S. For USA U0: Canada
  3	U	Option equipment	E: Vehicle dynamics control (VDC), Cruise control, Power pack U: Cruise control 3: Cruise control, Power pack
  4	L	Option equipment	C: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Grade up package L: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag W: A/C, Side airbag, Curtain airbag, Sunroof