phychotron Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Just wondering what the GL means. What are the differences? i see a bunch of subaru's with GL emblem's on them, but mine does not (82 wagon). I was told it's a GL, but i cant find anything that says GL on it. The origional owners manual says 1800 on the cover. I'm just trying to figure out the differences, thier all confusing... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 pertty sure DL's are two head lighted subies and GL's are quad head lighted subies. I don't think it makes any difference to the engine or anything cos I have a quad head lighted subie ute and its still got the EA81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 pertty sure DL's are two head lighted subies and GL's are quad head lighted subies. I don't think it makes any difference to the engine or anything cos I have a quad head lighted subie ute and its still got the EA81. wait the GLs are the ones with the halogen head lights and the DLs are the ones with the dual head lights on each side (2 square lights). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phychotron Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 i have the 4 head lights... looking thru the manual, it has a few little differences, like the windshield wiper has an 'intermitent' option, and the display is a little different. I figure i have a gl according to the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 i have the 4 head lights... looking thru the manual, it has a few little differences, like the windshield wiper has an 'intermitent' option, and the display is a little different. I figure i have a gl according to the manual. if you don't have an intermitent setting on your wiper switch and you have the four head lights then its a DL. but first do you have a passenger side rear view mirror? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 wait the GLs are the ones with the halogen head lights and the DLs are the ones with the dual head lights on each side (2 square lights). ummm...... its an '82 - EA71/EA81 body ... so 4 headlights means GL - DL's had two sealed beams (one per side - no seperate high beam lights) - was not sure if intermittent wipe was even an option back then - as it has the option, it is definately a GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaflu Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 did the DL's have ea71s and the GL's have ea81s or was that just on the hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phychotron Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 i just did the carfax initial search on the vin. Here's the Results. Year/Make/Model: 1982 SUBARU GL Body Style: Station Wagon Engine Type: 1.8L L4 2BBL Does anyone know where i can find the subaru vin code breakdown (cant think of the exact term, but where you find the options and such via vin #) looking thru the manual, the GL had the following Oil Pressure Gauge (as opposed to a light) Low Fuel Indicator Light Tachometer Voltemeter Digital Clock (and adjustment knob) Indicator Lights (beam, Brake fluid, stop lamp) ((these were seperate from the little car that shows the open doors) The "telltale" (graphic moniter)" is slightly different, as the Indicator lights are seperate. Int wiper setting Center Driving Lamp (middle of grill, 4wd gl models) it has a cover that flips up. Tilt Steering Wheel Luggage Shelf (2dr hatchback GL) Luggage Cover area (Station wagon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 best way to tell... sit in it. can you feel the Grand Luxury? if so, you got a GL. makes a huge difference =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 During those "trying" times with my Subie, I've felt it was "Subaru? Good Luck!":D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syonyk Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Ironically enough, my GL feels like a luxury car to me... -=Russ=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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