Honda1981–1985Technical specifications

Quintet 1.6: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.6-litre petrol (engine code EL). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

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

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Quintet
Years: 1981–1985
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: EL

Performance & efficiency

Power: 59 kW (80 hp)
Engine size: 1,602 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 8.4:1
Fuel system: Keihin

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.5 litres

All 85 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1602 (1590)
Compression ratio :1	8,4
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Fuel system Make	Keihin
Fuel system Type	20-26
Fuel system Description	Carb-2V

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Hitachi
Primary resistance Ohm	1,78-2,08
Secondary resistance Ohm	8800-13200
Distributor (ECM) Make	Hitachi

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) are 0,17-0,22 mm inlet and 0,22-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,17-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,22-0,27 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) takes 3.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.4 litres. The specified oil is SAE 15W-40.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 6.1 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SF
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	15W-40
Manual transmission litres	2.4
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	4.9
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6.1

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) is 4°±2° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing	With vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	4±2/800

Battery

The Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) uses a 12 V, 45 Ah battery (reserve capacity 65 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/65 (45)

Spark plugs

The Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	63
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR8DC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	0-3/1400
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	13-15/2200
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	28-32/4300
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	18-22
Vacuum starts mbar	240
Vacuum ends mbar	533
Idle speed rpm	750±50
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	2100-2700
Oil temperature °C	60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	2,0 Max
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
HC level at idle - alternative ppm	-1982=400
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	13-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Denso
Starter motor Type	0,9 kW
Maximum cranking amps A	122-149
Alternator Type	12V 50A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	50/14/3500
Regulated voltage V	13,5-14,5

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	11,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,4-4,2/3000
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x975
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	12-17

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	0,15-0,20

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 60 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	60 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	22 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	45 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	16 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	32 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	105 Nm/75 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	115 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	150 Nm
Road wheels	110 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Quintet 1.6?

The firing order for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Quintet 1.6 use?

The Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Quintet 1.6 take?

The Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) takes 3.5 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda Quintet 1.6?

Valve clearances for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) are 0,17-0,22 mm inlet and 0,22-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Quintet 1.6?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 60 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Quintet 1.6?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Quintet 1.6 (1981–1985) is 4°±2° BTDC at 800 rpm.