Toyota1996–1998Technical specifications

Carina E 1.8: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.8-litre petrol (engine code 7A-FE). 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 (7A-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Carina E
Years: 1996–1998
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 7A-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 79 kW (107 hp)
Engine size: 1,762 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.7 litres

All 130 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1762
Compression ratio :1	9,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
Ignition system Type	TCCS
Ignition system Description	Map-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	TCCS
Fuel system Description	MFI-i
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Toyota
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,36-0,65
Secondary resistance Ohm	9000-18100
Distributor (ECM) Make	Toyota
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	-/0,2-0,5

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,25-0,35 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) takes 3.7 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 2.6 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 5.6 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞10°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.7
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	2.6
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	3.1
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	7.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	5.6
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	0.8

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	201 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	4-7

Service & electrical

Battery

The Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (60)

Spark plugs

The Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) uses Denso PK20R13 spark plugs with a 1,3 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PK20R13
Electrode gap mm	1,3
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6EP13
Electrode gap mm	1,3

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10/700±50
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	0,5 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	2400-2600
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,98-1,02

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/13,6/2500

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,8-13,2
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,60-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	11,5-13,5
Drive belt tension - AC mm	8,5-9,5

Fuel system

RPM/TDC sensors
System pressure bar	2,7-3,1
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,1-2,6
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	—
Injector Ohm	13,4-14,2
Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm	19,3-22,3
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	5,1-6,3

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	30 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	60 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	21 Nm
Sump bolts	5 Nm
Sump drain bolt	34 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	78 Nm/64 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	118 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	59 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	13 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	6 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	19 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	34 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	44 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	226 Nm
Rear hub	123 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	94 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	20 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	47 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	80 Nm
ABS sensor Front	8 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	8 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Air conditioning

Oil 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	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	750±50
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Carina E 1.8?

The firing order for the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Carina E 1.8 use?

The Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) uses Denso PK20R13 spark plugs with a 1,3 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina E 1.8 take?

The Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) takes 3.7 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 Toyota Carina E 1.8?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Carina E 1.8?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Carina E 1.8?

Brake discs on the Toyota Carina E 1.8 (1996–1998) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.