Honda1998–2001Technical specifications

Shuttle Odyssey 2.3: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.3-litre petrol (engine code F23A7). 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 (F23A7) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Shuttle Odyssey
Years: 1998–2001
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: F23A7

Performance & efficiency

Power: 110 kW (150 hp)
Engine size: 2,254 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.3 litres

All 136 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2254
Compression ratio :1	9,3
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	0,45-0,55
Secondary resistance Ohm	22400-33600

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) are 0,24-0,28 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,24-0,28 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,28-0,32 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) takes 4.3 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.8 litres.

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	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SG/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.3
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2,7 1999-=2,5
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	6,2 1999-=6,1
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.8
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Brake fluid litres	—
Brake fluid
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 7,5 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	7,5 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	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-10

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) is 12°±2° BTDC at 770 rpm.

Ignition timing
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	12±2/770

Battery

The Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) uses a 12 V, 55 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (55)

Spark plugs

The Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) uses NGK ZFR6F-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR6F-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP3922
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC9MCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ZFR6F-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
View more information	—
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	770±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	149-181
Alternator output A/V/rpm	95/13,5/3000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,3-12,3
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3500
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	76-80
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	7-9/13-16
Drive belt tension - AC mm	7-9

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,3-3,8
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,7-3,2
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	300-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	1850-2450
Injector Ohm	10,0-13,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	10,0-40,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) are tightened in 4 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	Yes
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	35 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	69 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	Yes
Big end bearings Stage 1	20 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	12 Nm
Sump bolts	1)6 Nm 2)12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	74 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	245 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	59 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier caps
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	54 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front/rear hub
Rear hub	—
Steering wheel	49 Nm
Steering track rod end	43 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 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	38 Nm
ABS sensor Front	22 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	625±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	160
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3?

The firing order for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 use?

The Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) uses NGK ZFR6F-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 take?

The Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) takes 4.3 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 Shuttle Odyssey 2.3?

Valve clearances for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) are 0,24-0,28 mm inlet and 0,28-0,32 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) are tightened in 4 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Shuttle Odyssey 2.3 (1998–2001) is 12°±2° BTDC at 770 rpm.