Honda2008–2012Technical specifications

Civic 1.4 i-VTEC: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.4-litre petrol (engine code L13Z1). 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 (L13Z1) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Years: 2008–2012
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: L13Z1

Performance & efficiency

Power: 73 kW (99 hp)
Engine size: 1,339 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.6 litres

All 98 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1339
Compression ratio :1	10,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
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

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are 0,15-0,19 mm inlet and 0,26-0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,19 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,26-0,30 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) takes 3.6 litres of engine oil with the filter.

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

Manual gearbox

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

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 4.6 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30, 5W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.6
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	Honda MTF
Manual transmission litres	1.4
Auto shift manual (ASM) transmission oil grade SAE	Honda MTF
Auto shift manual (ASM) transmission (drain & refill) litres	1.4
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4.6
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,04 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,04 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-7

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	0±2/700 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±50 Not adjustable
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AC=850±50 Not adjustable
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. %	0,2
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,8 Min
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,4/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	86-90

Fuel system

Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	3,3-3,7

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	SKJ20DR-M13
Electrode gap mm	1,2-1,3
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	IZFR6K13
Electrode gap mm	1,2-1,3

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are tightened in 3 stages: 15 Nm, then 29 Nm, then a final 130°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	15 Nm
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	130°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Sump drain bolt	39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	118 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	—
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Oil filter	12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	181 Nm
Rear hub	181 Nm
Steering wheel	39 Nm
Steering track rod end	59 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	55 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	465±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SP10
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	95
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC?

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC take?

The Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) takes 3.6 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 1.4 i-VTEC?

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are 0,15-0,19 mm inlet and 0,26-0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are tightened in 3 stages: 15 Nm, then 29 Nm, then a final 130°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC?

Brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC (2008–2012) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.