Honda1991–1994Technical specifications

Civic 1.3: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.3-litre petrol (engine code D13B2). 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 (D13B2) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Years: 1991–1994
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: D13B2

Performance & efficiency

Power: 55 kW (75 hp)
Engine size: 1,343 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: Keihin

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.3 litres

All 127 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1343
Compression ratio :1	9,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Keihin
Fuel system Type	ED33A
Fuel system Description	Carb-Elec
Diagnostic socket	No

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,5-0,7
Secondary resistance Ohm	14400-21600

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,18-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,23-0,27 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) takes 3.3 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 4.5 litres.

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

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	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.3
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	10W-30, 10W-40
Manual transmission litres	1.8
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.4
Coolant Type	Honda type 2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4.5
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	0.8

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 15 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	15 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	181 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
Maximum drum diameter
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	2 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-10

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) is 20°±2° BTDC at 900 rpm.

CO level
Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	20±2/900

Battery

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (60)

Spark plugs

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) uses NGK BKR6E-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6E-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP3924
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	Beru
Spark plug Type	14FR-7DUX
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	FR7DCX
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC9YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6E-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

CO level
Tuning conditions	—
View more information	—
Idle speed rpm	900±50
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=1000±50
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,2 Max
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	162-198
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/13,5/3000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,5-13,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,95-1,25
Thermostat opens °C	78-90

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	0,07-0,23

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 65 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	65 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	23 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	45 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	16 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	32 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	11 Nm
Sump bolts	1)6 Nm 2)12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	45 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	120 Nm/75 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	26 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	185 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	38 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier caps
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	23 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	32 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	45 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front/rear hub
Rear hub	—
Steering wheel	50 Nm
Steering track rod end	50-60 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	110 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	39 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	65 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	110 Nm

Air conditioning

Refrigerant type
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	625±25
Refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil Type	—
Oil type
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 1.3?

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Civic 1.3 use?

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) uses NGK BKR6E-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Civic 1.3 take?

The Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) takes 3.3 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 (1991–1994) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

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

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 65 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.3 (1991–1994) is 20°±2° BTDC at 900 rpm.