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D16Y2 HONDA Petrol 1995-1997

D16Y2 engine — MA 1.6 (1.6L)

1.6L · 126 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
HONDA
Displacement
1.6 L
Power
126 hp
Production years
1995-1997
Fuel type
Petrol

Vehicles with this engine

MA MB MC

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code D16Y2
Capacity 1590 cc
Idle speed 750 ± 50 rpm
Inlet 0.18 - 0.22 mm
Exhaust 0.23 - 0.27 mm
Normal 12.7 bar
Minimum 11.3 bar
Differential limit between cylinders < 2.0 bar
Oil pressure 0.7 / 750 3.4 / 3000 bar/rpm

Engine (petrol)

Fuel system (make and type) Honda PGM-FI
Number of cylinders 4
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Timing stroboscopic (before TDC) 16 ± 2 / 750 °/rpm
Ignition coil resistance, primary 0.6 - 0.8 ohms
Ignition coil resistance, secondary 13000 - 19000 ohms
Spark plugs (make and type) NGK BKR6E-11
Spark plugs (make and type) NGK BKR7E-11
Spark plug gap 1.0 - 1.1 mm
Injection pressure/system pressure 2.8 - 3.2 bar
CO exhaust gas < 0.1 %
CO2 > 14 %
HC < 100 ppm
O2 0.1 - 0.5 %
CO at fast-idle speed < 0.3 %
Fast-idle speed 2300 - 2700 rpm
Lambda 0.97 - 1.03
Oil temperature during test 80 °C
Closed-loop test at: 600 - 1000 rpm
Alternative method (Germany only) 2

Cooling system

Cap pressure 0.93 - 1.23 bar
Thermostat opens at 76 - 80 °C
Fan on at 91 - 95 °C

Electrical

Battery 36 Ah
Alternator 75 A

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 3.3 l
Manual transmission S20
Gearbox refill 1.8 l
Cooling system 3.6 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 625 ± 25 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 130 ± 10 ml
Air-conditioner compressor oil 140 ml

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 29 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 72 Nm
Front hub 181 Nm
Rear hub 181 Nm
Wheel nuts 108 Nm
Spark plugs 18 Nm

Workshop procedures for this engine

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.