Toyota1981–1982Technical specifications

Carina 1.8: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.8-litre petrol (engine code 3T). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (3T) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Carina
Years: 1981–1982
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 3T

Performance & efficiency

Power: 63 kW (86 hp)
Engine size: 1,770 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHV
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Fuel system: Aisan

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.2 litres

All 78 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHV
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1770 (1758)
Compression ratio :1	9,1
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Type	SZ
Ignition system Description	CB
Fuel system Make	Aisan
Fuel system Description	Carb-2V

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Denso
Primary resistance Ohm	1,3-1,5
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,45
Dwell angle °(%)	50-54 (57-60)

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,33 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,33 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 20W-50 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE.

Manual gearbox

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.0 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SE
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission litres	1,7/1,5
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	7.0
Differential rear litres	1.0
Cooling system - total capacity litres	8.0

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 10° BTDC at 650 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10/650

Battery

The Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

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

Spark plugs

The Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) uses NGK BPR5ES-L spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5ES-L
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	RN9YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EAL
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	0/1000
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	14/2000
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	18/6000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	9-10
Vacuum starts mbar	115
Vacuum ends mbar	345
Idle speed rpm	650
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=750/P
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	2700
Oil temperature °C	60-80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,0-3,0
HC level at idle speed ppm	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	28100/26020
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	95-116
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator output A/V/rpm	50/14/2500
Regulated voltage V	13,8-14,4

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,0-11,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,0
Radiator cap bar	0,90
Thermostat opens °C	82
Drive belt size - alternator mm	9,5x864
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	8-12

Fuel system

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

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 90-95 Nm.

Cylinder head
Tighten	90-95 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Stage 1	36-44 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	72-88 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 1	20-25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	40-50 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	58-66 Nm
Spark plugs	15-20 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Road wheels	90-120 Nm

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Carina 1.8?

The firing order for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Carina 1.8 use?

The Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) uses NGK BPR5ES-L spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina 1.8 take?

The Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 20W-50 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Carina 1.8?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,33 mm exhaust, measured hot.

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

The cylinder head bolt torque for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 90-95 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Carina 1.8?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina 1.8 (1981–1982) is 10° BTDC at 650 rpm.