Toyota1984–1988Technical specifications

Carina II 1.8: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.8-litre petrol (engine code 1S-E). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (1S-E) 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: 1S-E

Performance & efficiency

Power: 74 kW (101 hp)
Engine size: 1,832 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.0 litres

All 76 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1832 (1819)
Compression ratio :1	9,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	98/95
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	EFI
Fuel system Description	MFI-i

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Nippon Denso
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,3-0,5
Secondary resistance Ohm	10200-13800
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,4

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) takes 4.0 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 7.0 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	4.0
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	2.5
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.0

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) is 10°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/700
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm	95=8/700

Battery

The Toyota Carina II 1.8 (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 1.8 (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

Idle speed rpm	700±50
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 1,0 kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator Type	55A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/14/2000
Regulated voltage V	13,5-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,0-12,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	13-17/10-13

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,7-3,1
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,3-2,6

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) are tightened in 3 stages: 24 Nm, then 44 Nm, then a final 64 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	24 Nm
Tighten	44 Nm
Tighten	64 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	29 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	59 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	24 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	49 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	88-93 Nm/83 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	108 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	185 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Frequently asked questions

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

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Carina II 1.8 use?

The Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina II 1.8 take?

The Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) takes 4.0 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 1.8?

Valve clearances on the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

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

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) are tightened in 3 stages: 24 Nm, then 44 Nm, then a final 64 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.8?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 1.8 (1984–1988) is 10°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.