Gasoline engines (L13A) of the car Honda Civic 8

Specifications and characteristics of engines
Engine characteristics Compression Cylinder head Cylinder block Lubrication system Cooling system Fuel and emission control system

Lubricants and fluids for the engine
*1: If genuine Honda MTF is not available, use API Service Grade SJ or higher grade SAE 10W-30 as a temporary replacement. *2: We recommend Genuine Honda Brake Fluid. The use of non-Honda brake fluid may cause corrosion...

Checking idle speed
Note. Before checking the idle speed, check the following points: - malfunction indicator (MIL) does not light up and there are no DTCs in the system; - ignition timing; - spark plug; - air filter; - forced crankcase...

Idle Computer Diagnostic Procedure (ECM)
The idle diagnostic procedure must be performed to enter the engine idle characteristics into the ECM memory. Perform Computer Idle Diagnostics whenever you perform the following steps: replace ECM; reset the ECM;...

Checking engine compression
Note. After completing this procedure, you must reset the engine control module (ECM), otherwise the ECM will continue to stop the injectors. Zero the ECM Using the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS). 1. Warm up the engine...

Checking and adjusting the belt drive
To carry out the check and adjustment, you will need a special tool: a belt tension gauge (07JGG-0010101). Note. This check must be carried out with a cold engine. Used belt 1. Remove the engine bottom cover 2. Check...

Engine Oil Pressure Check
Note. To carry out the test, you will need special tools: an adapter for mounting and an oil pressure gauge (07406—0030000). Note. If the low oil pressure indicator stays on while the engine is running, check the engine...

Engine oil filter replacement
Note. To carry out this procedure, you will need a special tool: an oil filter wrench (07HAA-PJ70100). 1. Remove the engine bottom cover. 2. Remove the old oil filter with an oil filter wrench. 3. Check the filter to...

Removing the oil pan
1. If the engine has been removed from the vehicle, go to step 10. 2. Remove the drive belt (with air conditioning) 3. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector, then remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting...

Oil pan installation
1. Completely remove the old sealant from the mating surface of the oil pan, bolts and bolt holes. 2. Clean and dry the mating surfaces of the oil pan. 3. Apply new sealant to the oil pan. 4. Apply sealant P/N...

Removing the engine
Note. Cover the fenders to prevent damage to the paintwork. To prevent damage to wires and terminals, disconnect electrical connectors carefully by holding the connector by its body. Label all wiring harnesses and hoses...

Engine installation
1. Install the attachment brackets and tighten their attachment bolts to the correct torque. 2. Place the engine/gearbox assembly under the vehicle. Make sure they are aligned properly. Carefully lower the vehicle until...

Removing the timing chain
1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the engine bottom cover. 3. Remove the drive belt. 4. Remove the cylinder head cover. 5. Set piston #1 to top dead center (TDC). Label «UP» And on the camshaft sprocket should be on...

Timing chain installation
1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align TDC mark A on the crankshaft sprocket with pointer B on the oil pump. 2. Set piston No. 1 to TDC. Label «UP» And on the camshaft sprocket should be on top, and the...

Removal and installation of the crankshaft pulley
Withdrawal 1. Remove the right front wheel. 2. Remove the engine bottom cover. 3. Hold the pulley with handle A and pulley holding handle B. 4. Remove the bolt with a 19mm C socket and pry bar, then remove the...

Installing the timing chain housing oil seal
1. Use special tools to install a new oil seal strictly perpendicular to the timing chain case to a strictly specified depth. 2. Measure the distance between the surface of the timing chain case and the oil seal. Gland...

Installing the cylinder head cover
1. Thoroughly clean the cylinder head cover gasket and its groove. 2. Insert cylinder head cover gasket A into the groove in cylinder head B. 3. Make sure the surfaces to be joined are clean and dry. 4. Apply a 3.0 mm...

Removing the block of rocker arms of a head of the block of cylinders
1. Remove the cylinder head cover. 2. Loosen rocker adjustment screws A. 3. Sequentially unscrew the fixing bolts of the rocker shaft, two turns each. 4. Turn out fixing bolts of a shaft of yokes, then remove the block...

Installation of the block of rocker arms of a head of the block of cylinders
1. Install rocker block A using dowel pin B. Note. When reassembling the rocker arms, install the rocker arms on the shaft from the timing chain side. 2. Tighten the bolts in the sequence below, two turns at a time....

Assembly / disassembly of the shaft and rocker of the cylinder head
Note. When removing parts, memorize or mark each one so that you can put it back correctly later. When disassembling and reassembling the rocker arms, install the rocker arms on the shaft from the timing chain side....

Removing the cylinder head
Note. Cover the fenders to prevent damage to the paintwork. To prevent damage, disconnect electrical connectors carefully by holding the connector by its housing. To prevent damage to the cylinder head, wait until the...

Removing the cylinder head valve, springs, valve seals
Note. Mark the valves and valve springs as they are removed so that they can be returned to their original positions during installation. 1. Remove the cylinder head. 2. Remove the camshaft. 3. Using a suitable size...

Cylinder head valve check
1. Remove valves. 2. Measure each valve in the directions shown. Inlet valve dimensions A Standard (new): 31.85—32.15 mm. To Standard (new): 118.05 - 118.65 mm. C Standard (new): 5.48-5.49 mm. C Limit value: 5.45 mm....

Checking clearance between cylinder head valve stem and guide bushing
1. Remove valves. 2. Pull the valve approximately 10mm out of its guide, then measure the clearance between the valve stem and guide with a dial gauge while rocking the stem in a perpendicular direction (swing method)....

Replacing the valve guide of the cylinder head
1. Check clearance between valve stem and guide sleeve. 2. As shown in the figure below, use a commercially available air-hammer driven valve guide pin A modified to fit the diameter of the valve stems. In most cases,...