Honda Civic EG and EJ Specifications

Honda Civic 1992-1995

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CAPACITIES

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

• Honda Civic 1992-1995 EG and EJ: 52 Amp Hr. Rating
• Honda Civic Del Sol: 36 Amp Hr. Rating

FLUID CAPACITIES

• Crankcase (Includes Filter):
  • Except B16A3 Engine: 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
  • B16A Engine: 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
• Cooling System (Includes Heater):
  • Automatic Transaxle:
    • 1.5L Engine: 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
    • 1.6L Engine: 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
  • Manual Transaxle:
    • 1.5L Engine (D15B7 & D15B8): 4.8 Qts. (4.5L)
    • 1.5L Engine (D15Z1): 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
    • 1.6L Engine (B16A3): 5.1 Qts. (4.8L)
    • 1.6L Engine (D16Z6): 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
• Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II):
  • Honda Civic Eg and EJ:
    • Oil Change: 3.0 Qts. (2.8L)
    • Overhaul: 6.2 Qts. (5.9L)
  • Honda Civic Del Sol:
    • Oil Change: 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
    • Overhau:l 6.2 Qts. (5.9L)
• Manual Transaxle (SAE 30W, 10W-40 & 20W-40):
  • Except B16A Engine:
    • Oil Change: 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
    • Overhaul: 2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
  • B16A Engine:
    • Oil Change: 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
    • Overhaul: 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)

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SERVICE INTERVALS AND SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

• Air Filter: 30,000 miles
• Brake Fluid: 30,000 miles
• Coolant: 45,000 miles
• Fuel Filter: 60,000 miles
• Oil & Filter: 7500 miles
• Spark Plugs: 30,000 miles
• Transaxle Fluid: 30,000 miles

BELT ADJUSTMENT - Deflection - In. (mm)

• Alternator (With 22 lbs. pressure applied midway on longest belt run): 17/64-13/32 (7-10.5)
• A/C Compressor (With 22 lbs. pressure applied midway on longest belt run): 3/16-9/32 (5-7)
• Power Steering (With 22 lbs. pressure applied midway on longest belt run): 5/16-15/32 (8-12)

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MECHANICAL CHECKS

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression at specified cranking speed, with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ENGINE COMPRESSION - Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 )

• Non B16A
  • Standard psi (kg/cm2 ): 185 (13.0) at 250 rpm
  • Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ): 135 (9.5) at 250 rpm
• Non B16A
  • Standard psi (kg/cm2 ): 220 (15.5) at 250 rpm
  • Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ): 135 (9.5) at 250 rpm

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

• 1.5L:
  • Intake In. (mm): .007-.009 (.17-.23)
  • Exhaust In. (mm): .009-.011 (.23-.28)
• 1.6L:
  • B16A3 Engine:
    • Intake In. (mm): .007-.009 (.18-.22)
    • Exhaust In. (mm): .007-.010 (.23-.27)
  • D16Z6 Engine
    • Intake In. (mm): .007-.009 (.17-.23)
    • Exhaust In. (mm): .009-.011 (.23-.28)

IGNITION SYSTEM

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

• Civic and Civic Del Sol"
  • Primary: .6-.8
  • Secondary: 12,800-19,200

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

Triggering of fuel injectors is dependent upon pulsed voltage signals generated by TDC/CKP/CYP sensors.

TDC/CKP/CYP SENSOR RESISTANCE

• Civic, Civic Del Sol:
  • 350-700 Ohms

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

• Civic & Civic Del Sol:
  • 25,000 Maximum Ohms

SPARK PLUG TYPE

• Honda Civic EG and EJ
  • 1.5L Engine (D15B7): ZFR5F-11 (NGK)
  • 1.5L Engine (D15B8 & D15Z1): ZFR4F-11 (NGK)
  • 1.6L Engine (D16Z6): ZFR5J-11 (NGK)
• Civic Del Sol
  • 1.5L Engine (D15B7): ZFR5F-11 (NGK)
  • 1.6L Engine (B16A3): PFR6L-13 (NGK)
  • 1.6L Engine (D16Z6): ZFR6J-11 (NGK)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

• All models:
  • Gap In. (mm): .039-.043 (1.0-1.1)
  • Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m): 13 (18)

FIRING ORDER AND TIMING MARKS

IGNITION TIMING - Degrees BTDC @ RPM

• 1.5L Engine (D15B7):
  • Automatic tranny: 16 @ 650-750
  • Manual tranny: 16 @ 620-720
• 1.5L Engine (D15B8): 12 @ 620-720
• 1.5L Engine (D15Z1): 16 @ 550-650
• 1.6L Engine (B16A3): 16 @ 650-750
• 1.6L Engine (D16Z6):
  • Automatic tranny: 16 @ 650-750
  • Manual tranny: 16 @ 620-720

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FUEL SYSTEM

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Measure pressure w/vacuum hose connected & disconnected from press. regulator.

• Vacuum Hose Disconnected 40-47 idle psi (2.8-3.3 kg/cm2)
• Vacuum Hose Connected 30-38 idle psi (2.1-2.7 kg/cm2)

FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE

• Injector: 10-13

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IDLE SPEED AND CO MIXTURE

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

With Electronic Air Control Valve (EACV) disconnected, headlights and cooling fan off, and transmission in Neutral or Park.

• AT: 650-750 rpm
• MT:
  • Except B16A3 Engine: 620-720 rpm
  • B16A3 Engine: 650-760 rpm

IDLE CO LEVEL

• Civic and Civic Del Sol: 0.1%

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

• Throttle Valve Fully Closed: .5 volts
• Throttle Valve Wide Open: 4.5 volts

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Honda Civic 1992-1995

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