Honda2000–2002Technical specifications

CR-V 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code B20Z3). 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 (B20Z3) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: CR-V
Years: 2000–2002
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: B20Z3

Performance & efficiency

Power: 94 kW (128 hp)
Engine size: 1,973 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.8 litres

All 129 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1973
Compression ratio :1	9,2
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/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
Primary resistance Ohm	0,63-0,77
Secondary resistance Ohm	12800-19200

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) are 0,08-0,12 mm inlet and 0,16-0,20 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,08-0,12 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,16-0,20 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) takes 3.8 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

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	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres	1.7
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	08293-99902HE
Differential rear litres	1.0
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	1.0

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 221 mm.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	221 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	2 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	3-6

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) is 16°±2° BTDC at 480 rpm.

Idle speed and ignition timing
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	16±2/480

Battery

The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery (reserve capacity 60 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/60 (36)

Spark plugs

The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) uses Denso KJ16CR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	KJ16CR-L11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR5F 11.00-=ZFR6J
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed and ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	730±50
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	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	97-119
Alternator output A/V/rpm	95/13,5/6000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,3-15,2
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,4/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	8,5-10,5/11,0-14,5
Drive belt tension - AC mm	7,5-10,5

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,7-3,2
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,2-2,6
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	350-700
Injector Ohm	12,0-15,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) are tightened in 2 stages: 29 Nm, then a final 85 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	85 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	38 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	76 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	15 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	31 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	M6=10 Nm M8=24 Nm
Sump bolts	1)6 Nm 2)12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	103 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	177 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	37 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	10 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	23 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	54 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	31 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	245 Nm
Rear hub	181 Nm
Steering wheel	39 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	—
Steering rack/box fixing
Steering track rod end	39-47 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	113 Nm
Brake carrier/caliper to hub
Back plate to hub Rear	64 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	108 Nm

Air conditioning

Refrigerant quantity
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	—
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 CR-V 2.0?

The firing order for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda CR-V 2.0 use?

The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) uses Denso KJ16CR-L11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda CR-V 2.0 take?

The Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) takes 3.8 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 CR-V 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) are 0,08-0,12 mm inlet and 0,16-0,20 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda CR-V 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) are tightened in 2 stages: 29 Nm, then a final 85 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda CR-V 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda CR-V 2.0 (2000–2002) is 16°±2° BTDC at 480 rpm.