Honda1988–1991Technical specifications

Civic Shuttle 1.4: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.4-litre petrol (engine code D14A1). 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 (D14A1) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make
Honda
Model
Civic Shuttle
Years
1988–1991
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
D14A1

Performance & efficiency

Power
66 kW (90 hp)
Engine size
1,396 cc
Cylinders
4 · OHC
Compression ratio
9.3:1
Fuel system
Keihin

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter)
3.5 litres
All 125 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc1396 (1386)
Compression ratio :19,3
Suitable for unleaded petrolYes
Minimum octane rating RON91
Ignition system TypeTSZ-i
Ignition system DescriptionTrans-i
Trigger locationDistributor
Fuel system MakeKeihin
Fuel system TypeVF33
Fuel system DescriptionCarb-VV
Diagnostic socketNo

Ignition system

Ignition coil MakeHitachi
Ignition coil Type12V
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V12,0
Primary resistance Ohm0,5-0,7
Secondary resistance Ohm10400-15600
Distributor (ECM) MakeHitachi

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) are 0,17-0,22 mm inlet and 0,22-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm0,17-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm0,22-0,27 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) takes 3.5 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 1.8 litres.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 5.4 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 3.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE 10W/30-40
Manual transmission litres 1.8
Automatic transmission fluid Type Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres 2.4
Cooling system - total capacity litres 5.4
Brake fluid Type DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres —

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 17 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front17 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear8 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear201 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear0,015 mm
Disc runout Front0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear1,6 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear2 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches6-10

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) is 2° BTDC at 750 rpm.

Ignition timingWithout vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm2/750

Battery

The Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) uses a 12 V, 47 Ah battery (reserve capacity 65 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)12/65 (47)

Spark plugs

The Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) uses NGK BCPR6E-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipmentNGK
Spark plug TypeBCPR6E-11
Electrode gap mm1,1
Spark plugs MakeAutolite
Spark plug TypeAPP3923
Electrode gap mm1,0
Spark plugs MakeBeru
Spark plug Type14FR-7DUX
Electrode gap mm1,1
Spark plugs MakeBosch
Spark plug TypeFR7DCX
Electrode gap mm1,1
Spark plugs MakeChampion
Spark plug TypeRC9YCC4
Electrode gap mm1,1
Spark plugs MakeNGK
Spark plug TypeBCPR6E-11
Electrode gap mm1,1

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed rpm750±50
Idle speed - alternative rpmAT=700±50
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm1500-2500
Oil temperature °C80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO1,0 Max
HC level at idle speed ppm300
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO213-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O20,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor MakeHitachi/Denso
Starter motor Type0,8 kW
Maximum cranking amps A122-149
Alternator MakeDenso/Mit.
Alternator Type12V 60A
Alternator output A/V/rpm60/13,5/3500
Regulated voltage V13,9-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar9,3-12,7
Oil pressure bar/rpm4,7/3000
Radiator cap bar0,70-1,00
Thermostat opens °C78±2
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm9-11/9-12

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar0,06-0,22

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 68 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew boltsNo
Tighten30 Nm
Tighten68 Nm
Cylinder head instructions—
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Renew bolts/nutsNo
Main bearings Stage 126 Nm
Main bearings Stage 253 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nutsNo
Big end bearings Stage 116 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 232 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block11 Nm
Sump bolts1)6 Nm 2)12 Nm
Sump drain bolt45 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate120 Nm/75 Nm
Clutch pressure plate26 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt—
Crankshaft pulley/damper
Camshaft sprocket/gear51 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap—
Camshaft carrier caps
Camshaft/rocker cover10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head24 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head34 Nm
Spark plugs18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub185 Nm
Rear hub185 Nm
Steering track rod end50-60 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front33 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front110 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear39 Nm
Road wheels110 Nm

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant TypeR12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams900±50
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³—

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4?

The firing order for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 use?

The Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) uses NGK BCPR6E-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 take?

The Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) takes 3.5 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 Civic Shuttle 1.4?

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) are 0,17-0,22 mm inlet and 0,22-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 68 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic Shuttle 1.4 (1988–1991) is 2° BTDC at 750 rpm.

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