Honda1992–1996Technical specifications

CRX 1.6: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.6-litre petrol (engine code D16Z6/D16Z7). 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 (D16Z6/D16Z7) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: CRX
Years: 1992–1996
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: D16Z6/D16Z7

Performance & efficiency

Power: 92 kW (125 hp)
Engine size: 1,590 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.3 litres

All 153 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1590
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
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 Make	Hitachi
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,6-0,8
Secondary resistance Ohm	12800-19200
Distributor (ECM) Make	Hitachi

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) 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 CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) 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

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	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	—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres	1.8
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.7
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	5.9
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 CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) 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	181 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 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	6-10

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) is 16°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.

CO level
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	16±2/750

Battery

The Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery (reserve capacity 60 minutes).

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

Spark plugs

The Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) uses Denso K20PR-U11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	K20PR-U11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP3923
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	RC8YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6EN-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

CO level
Tuning conditions	—
View more information	—
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	750±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

Starter motor Make	Mitsubishi
Starter motor Type	1,0 kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11
Maximum cranking amps A	103-125
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator Type	70A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	40/13,5/2000
Regulated voltage V	13,9-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	11,5-13,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	7-10,5/8-12
Drive belt tension - AC mm	6,5-10,5

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,8-3,3
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,15-2,65
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	300-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	350-700
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0
Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm	8,0-15,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 73 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	73 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	52 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
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	55 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	45 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front/rear hub
Rear hub	—
Steering wheel	50 Nm
Steering track rod end	40-48 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	33 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
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	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	625±25
Refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil Type	Suniso 5GS
Oil type
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda CRX 1.6?

The firing order for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda CRX 1.6 use?

The Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) uses Denso K20PR-U11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda CRX 1.6 take?

The Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) 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 CRX 1.6?

Valve clearances for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) 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 CRX 1.6?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 73 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda CRX 1.6?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda CRX 1.6 (1992–1996) is 16°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.