Toyota1984–1988Technical specifications

Carina II 1.6: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.6-litre petrol (engine code 4A). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (4A) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Carina II
Years: 1984–1988
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 4A

Performance & efficiency

Power: 62 kW (84 hp)
Engine size: 1,587 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: Aisan

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.3 litres

All 90 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1587 (1577)
Compression ratio :1	9,3
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	98/95
Ignition system Type	SZ
Ignition system Description	CB
Fuel system Make	Aisan
Fuel system Type	14130
Fuel system Description	Carb-2V

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Denso
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	4,5 +
Ballast resistance Ohm	1,3-1,5
Primary resistance Ohm	1,3-1,6
Secondary resistance Ohm	10700-14500
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Distributor (ECM) No.	16050
Dwell angle °(%)	46-58 (51-64)

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,30 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) takes 3.3 litres of engine oil with the filter.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE.

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 2.6 litres. The specified oil is Dexron II.

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	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SE
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.3
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	Dexron II
Manual transmission litres	2.6
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	3.0
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=1,4
Cooling system - total capacity litres	5.6

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) is 5°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	5±2/750
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm	95=3±2/750

Battery

The Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

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

Spark plugs

The Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) 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	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	0-4/2600
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	14-19/4900
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	18-22/6000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	16-20
Vacuum starts mbar	133
Vacuum ends mbar	480
Idle speed rpm	700-850
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=750-900
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	2800-3200
Oil temperature °C	60-80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,5±0,5
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
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	12V 0,6-0,8 kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,0
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator output A/V/rpm	50/14/2500
Regulated voltage V	13,8-14,8

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	12,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt size - alternator mm	5PKx970
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	10-12

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	0,2-0,3

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 45 Nm, then a final 53-64 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	25 Nm
Tighten	45 Nm
Tighten	53-64 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	26-32 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	53-64 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	17-22 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	35-44 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	83 Nm/83 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	108-127 Nm
Spark plugs	15-20 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	186 Nm
Rear hub	123 Nm
Road wheels	90-120 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Carina II 1.6?

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Carina II 1.6 use?

The Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina II 1.6 take?

The Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) takes 3.3 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Carina II 1.6?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Carina II 1.6?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 45 Nm, then a final 53-64 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.6?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.6 (1984–1988) is 5°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.