Engine Technical Data [L3 With TC]

Item	Specification
Standard valve clearance [Engine cold]	IN: 0.22-0.28 mm {0.0087-0.0110 in} EX: 0.27-0.33 mm {0.0107-0.0129 in}
Compression	Standards, 280 kPa {13.1 kgf/cm2 , 185.65 psi} [250 RPM] Minimum: 896 kPa {9.14 kgf/cm2 , 129.96 psi} [250 RPM] Maximum difference between cylinders: 196.1 kPa {2.0 kgf/cm2 , 28.5 psi}
Cylinder head bolt length	Standard 144.7-145.3 mm {5.700-5.720 in} Maximum: 146 mm {5.748 in}
Front oil seal press-in amount	0-0.5 mm {0-0.019 in}
Oil control valve resistance	6.9-7.9 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
Ignition timing (BTDC)	10°
Idle speed	No load 650-750
Idle-up speed (RPM)	Electrical load on (1) 650-750 P/S operation 650-750 A/C operation (medium-pressure switch off) 700-800 A/C operation (medium-pressure switch on) 725-825
Idle mixture	HC concentration: Within the regulation CO concentration: Within the regulation
Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)	Oil replacement: 5.3 L {5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt} Oil and oil filter replacement: 5.7 L {6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt} Total (dry engine): 6.4 L {6.8 US qt, 5.6 Imp qt}
Oil pressure (reference value) [oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}]	297-551 kPa {3.03-5.61 kgf/cm2 , 43.1-79.9 psi} [3,000 RPM]
Engine coolant capacity (approx. quantity)	8.0 L {8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt}
Cooling system cap valve opening pressure	112.8-142.2 kPa {1.15-1.45 kgf/cm2 , 16.4-20.6 psi}
Thermostat initial-opening temperature	80-84°C {176-183°F}
Thermostat full-open temperature	97°C {206°F}
Thermostat full-open lift	More than 8.0 mm {0.31 in}
Cooling fan motor No. 2 current	12.8-16.8 A
Fuel line pressure	410-490 kPa {4.2-4.9 kgf/cm2 , 60-71 psi}
Fuel pump hold pressure	More than 230 kPa {2.3 kgf/cm2 , 33 psi}
Fuel injector resistance	1.0-1.2 ohms [20 °C {68 °F}]
Battery electrolyte specific gravity [20°C {68°F}]	1.22-1.29
Battery load test current	55D23L (48): 180A 80D26L (55): 195A
Battery back-up current	Vehicles with immobilizer system: 25-45 mA Vehicles without immobilizer system: 30 mA or less
Battery slow charge current	55D23L (48): 4.5-5.5 A 80D26L (55): 5.5-6.5 A
Battery quick charge current [30 min]	55D23L (48): 30 A 80D26L (55): 35 A
Generator standard voltage [IG-ON]	Terminal B: B+ Terminal P: Approx. 1 V Terminal D: Approx. 0 V
Generator standard voltage [Idle, 20°C {68°F}]	Terminal B: 13-15 V Terminal P: Approx. 3-8 V Terminal D: Turn the electrical loads (headlights, blower motor, rear window defroster) on and verify that the voltage reading increases.
Generator rotor resistance (between slip rings) [20°C {68°F}]	2.0-2.3 ohm
Generator brush length	Standard: 22.5 mm {0.89 in} Minimum: 5.0 mm {0.20 in}
Generator brush spring force	Standard: 4.1-5:3 N {0.42-0.54 kgf, 0:92-1.19 lbf} Minimum: 1.7 N {0.17 kgf, 0.38 lbf}
Firing order	1-3-4-2
	CYLINDER No.
Spark plug type	L3K9 18 110A, L3Y3 18 110
Spark plug gap	0.7-0.8 mm {0.028-0.031 in}
Spark plug resistance [25°C {77°F}]	3.0-7.5 kilohms
Starter no load test voltage	11 V
Starter no load test current	90 A or less
Starter pinion gap	0.5-2.0 mm {0.02-0.07 in}
Starter armature runout	0.05 mm {0.002 in} max.
Starter commutator diameter	Standard: 29.4 mm {1.16 in} Minimum: 28.8 mm {1.13 in}
Segment groove depth of starter commutator	Standard: 0.4-0.6 mm {0.016-0.023 in} Minimum: 0.2 mm {0.008 in}
Starter brush length	Standard: 12.3 mm {0.48 in} Minimum: 7.0 mm {0.28 in}
Starter brush spring force	Standard: 18.3-24.9 N {1.87-2.53 kgf, 4.12-5.59 lbf} Minimum: 5:9 N {0.6 kgf, 1.3 lbf}
(1) When the following electrical loads are on: Headlights, rear defroster, cooling fan No.1, cooling fan No.2, and the blower motor (2-step or more.)

Generator generated current (reference value) [Conditions] Ambient temperature: 20 °C {68 °F}, Voltage: 13.5 V, Engine hot 

Engine oil specification 

Item	U.S.A. and CANADA	Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Engine oil grade		API SL or ILSAC
Engine oil viscosity	5W-30