Honda1982–1984Technical specifications

Civic 1.3: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.3-litre petrol (engine code EN1/2). 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 (EN1/2) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Years
1982–1984
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
EN1/2

Performance & efficiency

Power
44 kW (60 hp)
Engine size
1,335 cc
Cylinders
4 · OHC
Compression ratio
8.4:1
Fuel system
Keihin

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter)
3.5 litres
All 93 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc1335 (1326)
Output - alternative kW (DIN hp) rpmEN2=33 (45)
Compression ratio :18,4
Suitable for unleaded petrolYes
Minimum octane rating RON91
Ignition system TypeTSZ-i
Ignition system DescriptionTrans-i
Fuel system MakeKeihin
Fuel system TypeDCG 306
Fuel system DescriptionCarb-2V

Ignition system

Ignition coil MakeDenso
Primary resistance Ohm1,8-2,1
Distributor (ECM) MakeDenso

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) are 0,15 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm0,15 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm0,20 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) 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 2.5 litres.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 4.0 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range ➞0°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 litres 2.5
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres 2.5
Cooling system - total capacity litres 4.0

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) is 2°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

Ignition timingWith vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm2±2/700
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpmAT=8±2/700

Battery

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) uses a 12 V, 45 Ah battery (reserve capacity 65 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)12/65 (45)

Spark plugs

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipmentNGK
Spark plug TypeBPR5EY
Electrode gap mm0,8
Spark plugs MakeBeru
Spark plug Type14-5DU
Electrode gap mm0,7
Spark plugs MakeBosch
Spark plug TypeWR8DC
Electrode gap mm0,8
Spark plugs MakeChampion
Spark plug TypeRN9YCC
Electrode gap mm0,8
Spark plugs MakeNGK
Spark plug TypeBPR5EY
Electrode gap mm0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advanceWithout vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm4-6/1800
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm13-15/3500
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm16-18/5000
Vacuum checkIgnition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine8-9
Vacuum starts mbar86
Vacuum ends mbar319
Idle speed rpm700-800
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm2100-3100
Oil temperature °C60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO2,0
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 MakeDenso
Starter motor Type12V/0,8kW
Minimum starting voltage V8,0
Maximum cranking amps A122-149
Alternator Type14V 35A (45A)
Alternator output A/V/rpm35/14/3500
Regulated voltage V13,5-14,4

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar12,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm3,5-4
Radiator cap bar1,00
Thermostat opens °C80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm9,5x975
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm12-17

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar0,17-0,23

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 60 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten30 Nm
Tighten60 Nm
Cylinder head instructions—
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Stage 120 Nm
Main bearings Stage 240 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 113 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 227 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate50 Nm
Spark plugs15-25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Road wheels70-90 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 1.3?

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Civic 1.3 use?

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Civic 1.3 take?

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) 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 1.3?

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) are 0,15 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Civic 1.3?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 60 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1982–1984) is 2°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

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