| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition coil | Rated voltage | 12 V | ||
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | |||
| Spark plug | Type | L13A5 (KY model) and L15A4 (IN model) engines | NGK BKR5E-11 DENSO K16PR-U11 | |
| Except L13A5 (KY model), L15A1 (IN model), L15A4 (IN model), L15A5, and L15A6 engines | NGK BKR6E-11 DENSO K20PR-U11 | |||
| L15A1 (IN model) and L15A5 engines | NGK ZFR6K-11 DENSO KJ20DR-M11 | |||
| L15A1 (except IN model) and L15A6 engines | NGK IZFR6K13 DENSO SKJ20DR-M13 | |||
| Gap | Except L15A1 (except IN model) and L15A6 engines | 1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 in.) | ——— | |
| L15A1 (except IN model) and L15A6 engines | 1.2-1.3 mm (0.047-0.051 in.) | 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) | ||
| Ignition timing | Except L15A1, L15A5, and L15A6 engines | At idle (check the red mark) | M/T (in neutral): 8±2 ° BTDC | |
| CVT (in N or P position): 8±2 ° BTDC | ||||
| L15A1, L15A5 ,and L15A6 engines | At idle (check the red mark) | M/T (in neutral): 12±2 ° BTDC | ||
| CVT (in N or P position): 8±2 ° BTDC | ||||
| Drive belt NOTE: Adjust a new belt to the new belt spec., run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust it to the used belt spec. | Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 Ibf) applied mid way between pulleys | Without A/C (with A/C, see ‘‘Compressor belt'' in the A/C table) | Used belt: 7.5-10.5 mm (0.30-0.41 in.) | |
| New belt: 4.5-6.0 mm (0.18-0.24 in.) | ||||
| Tension (measured with belt tension gauge) | Without A/C (with A/C, see ‘‘Compressor belt'' in the A/C table) | Used belt: 440-590 N (45-60 kgf, 99-130 Ibf) | ||
| New belt: 981-1,080 N (100-110 kgf, 220-243 Ibf) | ||||
| Alternator | Output | At 13.5 V and normal engine temperature | 75 A | |
| Coil (rotor) resistance | At 20 °C (68 °F) | 2.6-2.9 W | ||
| Slip ring O.D. | 22.7 mm (0.89 in.) | 21.7 mm (0.85 in.) | ||
| Brush length | 19.0 mm (0.75 in.) | 5 mm (0.20 in.) | ||
| Brush spring tension | 3.3-4.1 N (0.34-0.42 kgf, 0.7-0.9 Ibf) | |||
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Output | L12A1, L12A3, L13A1, L13A3, L13A4, and L13A5 engines for M/T model | 0.6 kW | |
| L13A1, L13A3, L13A4, and L13A5 engines for CVT model | 0.7 kW | |||
| L12A4 and L13A6 engines | 0.6 kW | |||
| L15A1, L15A2, L15A4, L15A5, and L15A6 engines | 0.7 kW | |||
| L13A2 engine | 1.0 kW | |||
| Commutator mica depth | 0.45-0.75 mm (0.018-0.030 in.) | 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) | ||
| Commutator runout | 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max. | 0.4 mm (0.02 in.) | ||
| Commutator O.D. | 27.9-28.0 mm (1.098-1.102 in.) | 27.0 mm (1.06 in.) | ||
| Brush length | 9.7-10.3 mm (0.38-0.41 in.) | 6 mm (0.2 in.) | ||
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | Pressure Check the engine with the starter cranking | Minimum | 980 kPa (10.0 kgf/cm2, 142 psi) | ——— |
| Maximum variation | 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) | ——— |
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Warpage | ——— | 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) | |
| Height | 119.9-120.1 mm (4.720-4.728 in.) | ——— | ||
| Camshaft | End play | 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.010 in.) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) | |
| Camshaft-to-holder oil clearance | 0.045-0.084 mm (0.0018-0.0033 in.) | 0.100 mm (0.004 in.) | ||
| Total runout | 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max. | 0.04 mm (0.002 in.) | ||
| Cam lobe height L12A1, L12A3, and L12A4 engines | Intake | 35.471 mm (1.3965 in.) | ——— | |
| Exhaust | 35.444 mm (1.3954 in.) | ——— | ||
| Cam lobe height L13A1, L13A2, L13A3, L13A4, L13A5, L13A6, L15A2, and L15A4 engines | Intake | 35.471 mm (1.3965 in.) | ——— | |
| Exhaust | 35.558 mm (1.3999 in.) | ——— | ||
| Cam lobe height L15A1, L15A5, and L15A6 engines | Intake, primary | 35.3799 mm (1.39291 in.) | ——— | |
| Intake, secondary | 30.5291 mm (1.20193 in.) | ——— | ||
| Exhaust | 35.3877 mm (1.39321 in.) | ——— | ||
| Valve | Clearance (cold) | Intake | 0.15-0.19 mm (0.006-0.007 in.) | ——— |
| Exhaust | 0.26-0.30 mm (0.010-0.012 in.) | ——— | ||
| Stem O.D. | Intake | 5.48-5.49 mm (0.216-0.216 in.) | 5.45 mm (0.215 in.) | |
| Exhaust | 5.45-5.46 mm (0.215-0.215 in.) | 5.42 mm (0.213 in.) | ||
| Stem-to-guide clearance | Intake | 0.020-0.050 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in.) | 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) | |
| Exhaust | 0.050-0.080 mm (0.0020-0.0031 in.) | 0.11 mm (0.004 in.) | ||
| Valve seat | Width | Intake | 0.850-1.150 mm (0.0335-0.0453 in.) | 1.60 mm (0.063 in.) |
| Exhaust | 1.250-1.550 mm (0.0492-0.0610 in.) | 2.00 mm (0.079 in.) | ||
| Stem installed height | Intake | 46.1-46.5 mm (1.815-1.831 in.) | 46.8 mm (1.843 in.) | |
| Exhaust | 46.2-46.6 mm (1.819-1.835 in.) | 46.9 mm (1.846 in.) | ||
| Valve spring | Free length | Intake | 50.52 mm (1.989 in.) | ——— |
| Exhaust | 57.37 mm (2.259 in.) | ——— | ||
| Valve guide | I.D. | Intake | 5.51-5.53 mm (0.217-0.218 in.) | 5.55 mm (0.219 in.) |
| Exhaust | 5.51-5.53 mm (0.217-0.218 in.) | 5.55 mm (0.219 in.) | ||
| Installed height | Intake | 15.85-16.35 mm (0.624-0.644 in.) | ——— | |
| Exhaust | 15.85-16.35 mm (0.624-0.644 in.) | ——— | ||
| Rocker arm | Arm-to-shaft clearance | Intake | 0.019-0.058 mm (0.0007-0.0023 in.) | 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) |
| Exhaust | 0.019-0.058 mm (0.0007-0.0023 in.) | 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) |
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Warpage of deck | 0.07 mm (0.003 in.) max. | 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) | |
| Bore diameter | 73.00-73.02 mm (2.8740-2.8748 in.) | 73.07 mm (2.8767 in.) | ||
| Bore taper | ——— | 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) | ||
| Reboring limit | ——— | 0.25 mm (0.01 in.) | ||
| Piston | Skirt O.D. at 13 mm (0.5 in.) from bottom of skirt | 72.98-72.99 mm (2.8732-2.8736 in.) | 72.97 mm (2.8728 in.) | |
| Clearance in cylinder | 0.010-0.040 mm (0.0004-0.0016 in.) | 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) | ||
| Ring groove width | Top | 1.050-1.060 mm (0.0413-0.0417 in.) | 1.08 mm (0.043 in.) | |
| Second | 1.220-1.230 mm (0.0481-0.0484 in.) | 1.250 mm (0.0492 in.) | ||
| Oil | 2.005-2.020 mm (0.0789-0.0795 in.) | 2.050 mm (0.0807 in.) | ||
| Piston ring | Ring-to-groove clearance | Top | 0.065-0.090 mm (0.0026-0.0035 in.) | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) |
| Second | 0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.) | 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) | ||
| Ring end gap | Top | 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 in.) | 0.60 mm (0.024 in.) | |
| Second | 0.35-0.50 mm (0.014-0.020 in.) | 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) | ||
| Oil | 0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 in.) | 0.80 mm (0.031 in.) | ||
| Piston pin | O.D. | 17.997-18.000 mm (0.7085-0.7087 in.) | ——— | |
| Pin-to-piston clearance | 0.010-0.017 mm (0.0004-0.0007 in.) | ——— | ||
| Connecting rod | Pin-to-rod interference | 0.019-0.036 mm (0.0007-0.0014 in.) | ——— | |
| Small-end bore diameter | 17.964-17.977 mm (0.707-0.708 in.) | ——— | ||
| Large-end bore diameter | 43.0 mm (1.69 in.) | ——— | ||
| End play installed on crankshaft | 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 in.) | 0.40 mm (0.016 in.) | ||
| Crankshaft | Main journal diameter | 49.976-50.000 mm (1.9676-1.9685 in.) | ——— | |
| Rod journal diameter | 39.976-40.000 mm (1.5739-1.5748 in.) | ——— | ||
| Rod/main journal taper | 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max. | 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.) | ||
| Rod/main journal out-of-round | 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) max. | 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.) | ||
| End play | 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.) | 0.45 mm (0.018 in.) | ||
| Runout | 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) max. | 0.04 mm (0.0016 in.) | ||
| Crankshaft bearing | Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance | 0.018-0.036 mm (0.0007-0.0014 in.) | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) | |
| Rod bearing clearance | 0.020-0.038 mm (0.0008-0.0015 in.) | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) |
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Capacity | Engine overhaul | 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) | |
| Oil change including oil filter | 3.6 L (3.8 US qt, 3.2 Imp qt) | |||
| Oil change without oil filter | 3.4 L (3.6 US qt, 3.0 Imp qt) | |||
| Oil pump | Inner rotor-to-outer rotor clearance | 0.02-0.14 mm (0.001-0.006 in.) | 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) | |
| Pump housing-to-outer rotor clearance | 0.10-0.18 mm (0.004-0.007 in.) | 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) | ||
| Pump housing-to-rotor axial clearance | 0.02-0.07 mm (0.001-0.003 in.) | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) | ||
| Relief valve | Relief valve, oil pressure with oil temperature at 80 °C (176 °F) | At idle | 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2, 10 psi) min. | ——— |
| At 3,000 rpm (min-1) | 340 kPa (3.5 kgf/cm2, 50 psi) min. | ——— | ||
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiator | Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L12A1, L12A3, L13A1, L13A2, L13A5 (KY model), and L15A1 (KH, IN, and FO models) engines) (Aluminum radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.12 Imp gal) | |
| M/T: coolant change | 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.4 L (1.43 US gal, 1.19 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.8 L (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L12A1, L12A3, L13A1, L13A2, L13A5 (KY model), and L15A1 (KH, IN, and FO models) engines) (Cupper radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.6 L (1.48 US gal, 1.23 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.12 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L12A4, L13A6, and L15A4 engines) (Aluminum radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.6 L (1.48 US gal, 1.23 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.12 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L12A4, L13A6, and L15A4 engines) (Cupper radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.7 L (1.51 US gal, 1.25 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 4.1 L (1.08 US gal, 0.90 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.6 L (1.48 US gal, 1.23 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L15A1 (KP, KQ, KZ models) and L15A6 engines) (Aluminum radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.4 L (1.43 US gal, 1.19 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 3.8 L (1.00 US gal, 0.84 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.3 L (1.40 US gal, 1.17 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.7 L (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine, heater, and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L13A4 for KM model (HAB) engine) (Aluminum radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.3 L (1.40 US gal, 1.17 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 3.7 L (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 5.2 L (1.37 US gal, 1.14 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.6 L (0.95 US gal, 0.79 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L13A5 (KZ model), and L15A2 engines) (Aluminum radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 4.9 L (1.29 US gal, 1.08 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 3.3 L (0.87 US gal, 0.73 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 4.8 L (1.27 US gal, 1.06 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.2 L (0.85 US gal, 0.70 Imp gal) | |||
| Coolant capacities (including engine and reservoir) Use Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (L13A5 (KZ model), and L15A2 engines) (Cupper radiator) | M/T: engine overhaul | 5.0 L (1.32 US gal, 1.10 Imp gal) | ||
| M/T: coolant change | 3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: engine overhaul | 4.9 L (1.29 US gal, 1.08 Imp gal) | |||
| CVT: coolant change | 3.3 L (0.87 US gal, 0.73 Imp gal) | |||
| Reservoir | Coolant capacity | 0.4 L (0.4 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt) | ||
| Radiator cap | Opening pressure | 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2, 14-18 psi) | ||
| Thermostat | Opening temperature (Except KN, KY, KZ, FO, IN, and KP models) | Begins to open | 80-84 °C (176-183 °F) | |
| Fully open | 95 °C (203 °F) | |||
| Opening temperature (KN, KY, KZ, FO, IN, and KP models) | Begins to open | 76-80 °C (169-176 °F) | ||
| Fully open | 90 °C (194 °F) | |||
| Valve lift at fully open | 8.0 mm (0.31 in.) min. | |||
| Thermoswitch | Switching temperature | Turns ON | 91-95 °C (196-203 °F) | |
| Turns OFF | Subtract 3-8 °C (5-15 °F) from actual ON temperature | |||
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pressure regulator | Pressure with fuel pressure gauge connected | 320-370 kPa (3.3-3.8 kgf/cm2, 47-54 psi) | ||
| Fuel tank | Capacity | 42 L (11.1 US gal, 9.2 Imp gal) | ||
| Engine idle | Idle speed without load (L12A1, L12A3, and L12A4 engines) | M/T in neutral | 700±50 rpm (min-1) | |
| CVT in N or P position | 700±50 rpm (min-1) | |||
| Idle speed without load (L13A2, L13A3, L13A4, L13A5, L13A6 engines and L13A1 engine for except 2005 KQ, KT, KK, and KB models) | M/T in neutral | 650±50 rpm (min-1) | ||
| CVT in N or P position | 750±50 rpm (min-1) | |||
| Idle speed without load (L13A1 engine for 2005 KQ, KT, KK, and KB models) | M/T in neutral | 700±50 rpm (min-1) | ||
| CVT in N or P position | 750±50 rpm (min-1) | |||
| Idle speed without load (L15A1, L15A2, L15A4, L15A5, and L15A6 engines) | M/T in neutral | 750±50 rpm (min-1) | ||
| CVT in N or P position | 750±50 rpm (min-1) | |||
| Idle speed with high electric load (A/C switch ON, temperature set to Max Cool, blower fan on High, rear window defogger ON, and headlights on high beam) | M/T in neutral | 850±50 rpm (min-1) | ||
| CVT in N or P position | 850±50 rpm (min-1) | |||
| Idle CO | 0.1 % max. | |||
| Item | Measurement | Qualification | Standard or New | Service Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch pedal | Height from floor | LHD model | 163 mm (6.4 in.) | ——— | |
| RHD model | 150 mm (5.9 in.) | ——— | |||
| Stroke | 130-140 mm (5.1-5.5 in.) | ——— | |||
| Play | 6-20 mm (0.2-0.8 in.) | ——— | |||
| Disengagement height from the floor | LHD model | 72 mm (2.8 in.) min. | ——— | ||
| RHD model | 61 mm (2.4 in.) | ——— | |||
| Flywheel | Runout on clutch mating surface | 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max. | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) | ||
| Clutch disc | Rivet head depth | 1.1-1.6 mm (0.04-0.06 in.) | 0.2 mm (0.08 in.) | ||
| Thickness | 7.25-7.95 mm (0.285-0.312 in.) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) | |||
| Pressure plate | Warpage | 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max. | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.) | ||
| Height of diaphragm spring fingers | Measure with feeler gauge and special tool | 0.8 mm (0.03 in.) max. | 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) | ||