We've decided to compile a mini dictionary of common Subaru acronyms. If you think of any we missed, let us know!
ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System
A/F - Air Fuel (usually in relation to O2 sensors)
ALT - Alternator
AT - Automatic Transmission
ATM - Auto To Manual (refers to transmissions)
AVCS - Active Valve Control System (variable cam adjustment)
AVLS - Active Valve Lift System (on/off cam adjustment)
ADM - Australian market abbreviation
AWD - All Wheel Drive
AOS - Air Oil Seperator
BAR - Bureau of Automotive Repair (California Smog)
BOV - Blow Off Valve
CAN Bus - Controller Area Network Bus
CEL - Check Engine Light
CVT - Continuously Variable Transmission
DBW - Drive by Wire (Electronic Throttle)
DBC - Drive by Cable (Mechanical Throttle)
DCCD - Driver Controlled Center Differential
DAM - Dynamic Advance Multiplier
DIT - Direct Injected Turbo
EAT - Electronic Automatic Transmission (usually seen as 4EAT or 5EAT to describe 4 and 5 speed models)
ECT - Engine Coolant Temp
ECU - Engine Control Unit
EDM - European Domestic Market
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature
EJ205 - WRX Model with 2 liters of displacement
EJ207 - STi Model with 2 Liter of Displacement
EVAP - Evaporative Canister Plug
EZ30D - 01-04 Legacy 3.0 Liter 6 Cylinder Engine (cable throttle without AVLS)
EZ30R - 05+ Legacy 3.0 Liter 6 Cylinder Engine (drive by wire with AVCS/AVLS)
EZ36R - 08+ Tribeca and Legacy 6 Cylinder Engine (drive by wire with AVCS intake and exhaust)
EDM - European market abbreciation
EA - Older Generation Engine (Generally 91' and older)
EJ - Newer Generation Engine (Generally 92 and newer)
EG - Engine Code For SVX Model 6 Cylinders
FA/FB - Direct Injected Model Engines
F/B - Fuse Box
FOZ - Forester
FPC - Fuel Pump Controller
FXT - Forester XT
FMIC - Front Mount Intercooler
FML - F**K My Life - Common Scenario for This Feeling
GC - 1993-2001 Impreza
GD - 2002-2007 Impreza
GND - Ground
GR/GV - 2008 -2014 Impreza
H6 - Common Reference for flat 6 cylinder applications
IACV - Idle Air Control Valve
IAT - Intake Air Temperature
IMB - Immobilized
JDM - Japanese Domestic Market
KPM - Kilometers per Hour
LGT - Legacy GT
LHD - Left Hand Drive
MAF - Mass Air Flow
MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
MFD - Multi-Function Display
MT - Manual Transmission (5MT or 6MT depending on the number of gears)
NA - Non Turbo
NPS - Neutral Position Switch
OBD2 - On Board Diagnostic
OBS - Outback Sport
OBXT - Outback Sport XT
OEM - Original Engine Manufacturer
PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PnP - Plug and Play
PDM - Power Distribution Module
PCD - Pitch Circle Diameter (Wheel bolt pattern IE 5x100)
RHD - Right Hand Drive
SD - Speed Density
SMJ - Super Multiple Junction (large wiring connection with a large bolt that holds it together)
TGV - Tumble Generator Valve
TMAP - Temperature and Map Sensor found on Direct Injected Models
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
TCU - Transmission Control Unit (for automatic transmissions)
TMIC - Top Mount Intercooler
USDM - United States Domestic Market
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
VA - 2015+ Models
WHP - Wheel Horse Power
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