Honda2000–2005Technical specifications

Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1-litre petrol (engine code ECA1). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (ECA1) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Insight
Years: 2000–2005
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: ECA1

Performance & efficiency

Power: 56 kW (76 hp)
Engine size: 995 cc
Cylinders: 3 · OHC
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 2.5 litres

All 91 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	3/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	995
Compression ratio :1	10,8
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 Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) is 1-3-2.

Firing order	1-3-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,21-0,25 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,18-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,21-0,25 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) takes 2.5 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
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-25°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3
Engine with filter(s) litres	2.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres	1.5
Coolant Type	Honda type 2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	2.3
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 15 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 181 mm.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	15 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	181 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,5 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	12±2/900 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	900±50
Oil temperature °C	90
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	2250-2750
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	8,8 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	2,1-2,6

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILZFRA5A11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILZFRA5A11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 39 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	Yes
Tighten	20 Nm
Tighten	39 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	M6=12 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Sump drain bolt	39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	44 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	20 Nm+90°
Camshaft sprocket/gear	56 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	12 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	12 Nm
Spark plugs	23 Nm
Oil filter	12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	181 Nm
Rear hub	162 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	103 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	22 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 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 Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA?

The firing order for the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) is 1-3-2.

How much oil does the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA take?

The Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) takes 2.5 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 Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA?

Valve clearances for the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,21-0,25 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 39 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA?

Brake discs on the Honda Insight 1.0 Hybrid IMA (2000–2005) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 15 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 181 mm.