Honda1998–2003Technical specifications

Accord Coupe 3.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3-litre petrol (engine code J30A1). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (J30A1) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Accord Coupe
Years: 1998–2003
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: J30A1

Performance & efficiency

Power: 147 kW (200 hp)
Engine size: 2,997 cc
Cylinders: 6 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.4 litres

All 128 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2997
Compression ratio :1	9,4
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Description	Map-DIS
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Honda
Fuel system Type	PGM-FI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,34-0,42
Secondary resistance Ohm	17100-20900

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are 0,20-0,24 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20-0,24 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,28-0,32 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) takes 4.4 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.5 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.4
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Honda ATF-Z1
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.9
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	7.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.5
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS-II

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-9

Service & electrical

Battery

The Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) uses a 12 V, 65 Ah battery (reserve capacity 110 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/110 (65)

Spark plugs

The Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) uses Denso KJ16CR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	KJ16CR-L11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR5FN-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed
Tuning conditions	—
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/680 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	680±50
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	176-215
Alternator output A/V/rpm	105/13,5/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,3-12,3
Oil pressure bar/rpm	4,9/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,8-3,3
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,2-2,8
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	300-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	1850-2450
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are tightened in 4 stages: 39 Nm, then 69 Nm, then 98 Nm, then a final 98 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	39 Nm
Tighten	69 Nm
Tighten	98 Nm
Tighten	98 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	—
View more information	—
Big end bearings
Big end bearings Stage 1	20 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	12 Nm
Sump bolts	1)6 Nm 2)12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	74 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	245 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	90 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	12 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	54 Nm
Water pump	12 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	31 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	18 Nm
Oil filter	22 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	245 Nm
Rear hub	181 Nm
Steering track rod end	43 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	9 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	25 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	55 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	108 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	625±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	165+10/-5
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0?

The firing order for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

What spark plugs does the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 use?

The Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) uses Denso KJ16CR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 take?

The Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) takes 4.4 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0?

Valve clearances for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are 0,20-0,24 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are tightened in 4 stages: 39 Nm, then 69 Nm, then 98 Nm, then a final 98 Nm.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0?

Brake discs on the Honda Accord Coupe 3.0 (1998–2003) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.