fuel type

Asked by mtbrdude Feb 01, 2010 at 07:35 PM about the 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

Question type: General

I can't find this on the website. Does the 2.5i take regular or premium fuel?

3 Answers

125

regular. only turbo models (wrx, sti, forester xt, etc.) need higher octanes.

9 people found this helpful.
135

You dont strictly need a turbo to warrant running premium petrol, I run my 99 impreza on premium and its a 1.5 non turbo. With premium, you see cleaner combustion and increased power (Bugger all mind you) and with regular you get.. well... regular haha. Premium will be more expensive but youll see a healthier and cleaner combustion per stroke

10 people found this helpful.
495

I was told by my Subaru tech that running premium in our N/A 2.5l engines can actually lead to greater carbon build up on our valve train. In short, he said it's not necessary at all, and it doesn't really improve your performance.

28 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Impreza

Looking for a Used Impreza in your area?

CarGurus has 668 nationwide Impreza listings starting at $4,299.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    3,510
  • #2
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    910
  • #3
    Guybrarian
    Reputation
    830
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Impreza WRX
3 Great Deals out of 20 listings starting at $4,995
Used Subaru Legacy
11 Great Deals out of 219 listings starting at $3,200
Used Subaru Forester
38 Great Deals out of 1,388 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Outback
38 Great Deals out of 1,155 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,034 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Corolla
135 Great Deals out of 2,300 listings starting at $103
Used Subaru Impreza WRX STI
17 listings starting at $13,950
Used Toyota Camry
46 Great Deals out of 1,149 listings starting at $2,500
Used Mazda MAZDA3
77 Great Deals out of 1,309 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 973 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda CR-V
183 Great Deals out of 4,989 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota RAV4
124 Great Deals out of 3,046 listings starting at $4,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.