Honda2001–2006Technical specifications

Civic 1.6: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.6-litre petrol (engine code D16W7). 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 (D16W7) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Years: 2001–2006
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: D16W7

Performance & efficiency

Power: 81 kW (110 hp)
Engine size: 1,590 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 10.4:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.2 litres

All 120 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1590
Compression ratio :1	10,4
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-i
Trigger location	Distributor
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

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) 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 1.6 (2001–2006) takes 3.2 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 1.6 litres.

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

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	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-20, 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
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	Honda MTF
Manual transmission litres	1.6
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Honda ATF-Z1
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.7
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	6.0
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	1.0

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 19 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	19 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	221 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
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	8-9

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) is 8°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	8±2/700
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm	Not adjustable

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±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. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,98-1,02

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/13,5/650-750

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,5 Min
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,95-1,25
Thermostat opens °C	76-80

Fuel system

Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,7-3,2
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR5J-11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR5J-11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 67 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	20 Nm
Tighten	49 Nm
Tighten	67 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	51 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	15 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	32 Nm
Sump bolts	12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	118 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	20 Nm+90°
Camshaft sprocket/gear	37 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	24 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	22 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	22 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	181 Nm
Rear hub	181 Nm
Steering track rod end	44 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	30 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	55 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 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	525±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SP10
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	140±10
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 1.6?

The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Honda Civic 1.6 take?

The Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) takes 3.2 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 1.6?

Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) 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 1.6?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 67 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.6?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) is 8°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Civic 1.6?

Brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.6 (2001–2006) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 19 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.