Honda1980–1983Technical specifications

Accord 1.6: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.6-litre petrol (engine code EL). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

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

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Accord
Years: 1980–1983
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: EL

Performance & efficiency

Power: 59 kW (80 hp)
Engine size: 1,602 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 8.4:1
Fuel system: Keihin

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.8 litres

All 94 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1602 (1590)
Compression ratio :1	8,4
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Fuel system Make	Keihin
Fuel system Type	20-26
Fuel system Description	Carb-2V

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Hitachi
Primary resistance Ohm	1,06-1,24
Secondary resistance Ohm	8800-13200
Distributor (ECM) Make	Hitachi

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) are 0,12-0,17 mm inlet and 0,25-0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,12-0,17 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,25-0,30 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) takes 3.8 litres of engine oil with the filter.

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

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.5 litres. The specified oil is SAE 15W-40.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 5.6 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	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	15W-40
Manual transmission litres	2.5
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	4.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	5.6

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 6° BTDC at 750 rpm.

Ignition timing	With vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	6/750

Battery

The Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) uses a 12 V, 40 Ah battery (reserve capacity 65 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/65 (40)

Spark plugs

The Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) uses NGK BPR5ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	64
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR8DC
Electrode gap mm	0,6
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	12-16/3000
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	21-27/4000
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	32-36/5000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	22-26
Vacuum starts mbar	147
Vacuum ends mbar	367
Idle speed rpm	750±50
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	2500-2800
Oil temperature °C	60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	3,0 Max
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	13-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Denso
Minimum starting voltage V	8
Maximum cranking amps A	122-149
Alternator Type	12V 45A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	50/14/3000
Regulated voltage V	13,5-14,5

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	11,5-12,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,8-4,2
Radiator cap bar	1,00
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x975
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	12-17

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	0,15-0,20

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 55-65 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	55-65 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	21-24 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	42-48 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	12-14 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	25-29 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	105 Nm/75 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	115 Nm
Spark plugs	15-25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	150 Nm
Road wheels	70-90 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Accord 1.6?

The firing order for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Accord 1.6 use?

The Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) uses NGK BPR5ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Accord 1.6 take?

The Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) takes 3.8 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 1.6?

Valve clearances for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) are 0,12-0,17 mm inlet and 0,25-0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Accord 1.6?

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 55-65 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Accord 1.6?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Accord 1.6 (1980–1983) is 6° BTDC at 750 rpm.