Honda2018–2020Technical specifications

Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.5-litre petrol (engine code L15B3). 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 (L15B3) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Jazz
Years: 2018–2020
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: L15B3

Performance & efficiency

Power: 96 kW (131 hp)
Engine size: 1,498 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.6 litres

All 116 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1498
Compression ratio :1	11,5
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(d)
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 Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,29 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,21-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,25-0,29 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) 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

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.4 litres. The manual gearbox capacity for dry fill is 1.6 litres.

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	/A3, A5
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	/A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	/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
Manual transmission (dry fill) litres	1.6
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Honda HCF-2
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
If replacement of ATF was not due, transmission oil change indicator can only be reset using diagnostic equipment.
Coolant Type	Honda all season type 2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	MT=4,3-4,6 CVT=4,4-4,8
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) 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	201 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
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	—

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
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	2500-3000
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	3,3/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80

Fuel system

Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar	3,9-4,0

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	DXE22HCR11S
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	DILZKAR7C11S
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) are tightened in 3 stages: 15 Nm, then 30 Nm, then a final 120°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	Yes
Tighten	15 Nm
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	120°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
View more information	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	Yes
Big end bearings Stage 1	10 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	12 Nm
Sump bolts	—
View more information	—
Assemble components within 4 minutes. Wait 30 minutes before filling engine with oil. Do NOT start engine for 3 hours. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Sump drain bolt	40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	118 Nm/-
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	—
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Camshaft sprocket/gear	—
Camshaft sprocket
Camshaft carrier/cap	1)5 Nm 2)13 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover	1)4 Nm 2)7 Nm
View more information	—
Assemble components within 4 minutes. Wait 30 minutes before filling engine with oil. Do NOT start engine for 3 hours. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	24 Nm
Water pump	12 Nm
Spark plugs	22 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	12 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	12 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	45 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	22 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	22 Nm
Oil filter	12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	181 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	64 Nm
Steering wheel	49 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	—
Steering rack/box mounting
Steering track rod end	43 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	108 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	55 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	64 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	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	R1234yf
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	400±25
Air conditioning oil group	POE
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens oil 14
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC?

The firing order for the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC take?

The Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) 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 Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC?

Valve clearances for the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,29 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) are tightened in 3 stages: 15 Nm, then 30 Nm, then a final 120°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC?

Brake discs on the Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC (2018–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 19 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.