TECHNICAL DATA — FUEL/EMISSION (K8 cont.) / G. ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TD-15spec tableEngine electrical specs given for both B6 DOHC (1.6L I4, firing order 1-3-4-2) and K8 DOHC (1.8L V6, firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6). K8 alternator/starter values differ by A/C and MTX vs ATX.
Fuel and emission control systems — K8 DOHC (continued)
Fuel tank — Capacity L {US gal, Imp gal}
K8 DOHC50 {13.2, 11.0}
Air cleaner element — Element type
K8 DOHCOil permeated
Accelerator cable — Free play mm {in}
K8 DOHC1–3 {0.039–0.118}
Fuel — Specification
K8 DOHCUnleaded regular (antiknock index of 87 or higher)
G. ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine electrical system — B6 DOHC and K8 DOHC
Battery
Sub-itemVoltage V
Detail
B6 DOHC12
K8 DOHC12
Battery
Sub-itemType and capacity (5-hour rate A·h)
Detail
B6 DOHC50D20L (40) / 55D23L (48)
K8 DOHC50D20L (40) / 65D23L (43)
Dark current *1 mA
Sub-item
Detail
B6 DOHCMax. 20
K8 DOHCMax. 20
Alternator
Sub-itemType
Detail
B6 DOHCA.C.
K8 DOHCA.C.
Alternator
Sub-itemOutput V-A
Detail
B6 DOHC12–70
K8 DOHC12–90
Alternator
Sub-itemRegulator type
Detail
B6 DOHCTransistorized (built-in voltage regulator)
K8 DOHCTransistorized (built-in voltage regulator)
Alternator
Sub-itemRegulated voltage V
Detail
B6 DOHC14.1–14.7
K8 DOHC14.1–14.7
Alternator
Sub-itemBrush length mm {in}
DetailStandard
B6 DOHC20.0 {0.79}
K8 DOHC21.5 {0.85}
Alternator
Sub-itemBrush length mm {in}
DetailMinimum
B6 DOHC5.0 {0.20}
K8 DOHC8.0 {0.32}
Alternator
Sub-itemDrive belt deflection mm {in}/9.8N {10kgf, 22lbf}
DetailNew
B6 DOHC5.5–7.0 {0.22–0.27}
K8 DOHC5.5–6.5 {0.22–0.25} (with A/C) / 6.0–7.0 {0.24–0.27} (without A/C)
Alternator
Sub-itemDrive belt deflection mm {in}/9.8N {10kgf, 22lbf}
DetailUsed
B6 DOHC6.0–7.5 {0.24–0.29}
K8 DOHC6.5–7.5 {0.26–0.29} (with A/C) / 7.0–8.0 {0.28–0.31} (without A/C)
Alternator
Sub-itemDrive belt deflection mm {in}/9.8N {10kgf, 22lbf}
DetailLimit
B6 DOHC8.0 {0.32}
K8 DOHC8.0 {0.32} (with A/C) / 9.0 {0.35} (without A/C)
Starter
Sub-itemType
Detail
B6 DOHCDirect
K8 DOHCMTX...Coaxial reduction / ATX...Eccentric reduction
Starter
Sub-itemOutput V-kW
Detail
B6 DOHC12–0.8
K8 DOHCMTX...12–1.4, ATX...12–1.4 / MTX...12–1.7*3, ATX...12–1.6*3
Starter
Sub-itemBrush length mm {in}
DetailStandard
B6 DOHC16 {0.7}
K8 DOHCMTX...17.5 {0.69}, ATX...17.0 {0.67}
Starter
Sub-itemBrush length mm {in}
DetailMinimum
B6 DOHC10 {0.4}
K8 DOHCMTX...12.0 {0.48}, ATX...11.5 {0.46}
Distributor
Sub-itemSpark advance type
Detail
B6 DOHCESA
K8 DOHCESA
Ignition timing (TEN terminal of data link connector grounded) BTDC
Sub-item
Detail
B6 DOHC9–11°
K8 DOHC9–11°
Ignition coil — Resistance (at 20°C {68°F})
Sub-itemPrimary coil winding
Detail
B6 DOHC0.49–0.73Ω
K8 DOHC0.49–0.73Ω
Ignition coil — Resistance (at 20°C {68°F})
Sub-itemSecondary coil winding
Detail
B6 DOHC20–31kΩ
K8 DOHC20–31kΩ
Spark plug — Type
Sub-itemNGK
Detail
B6 DOHCBKR5E-11 *2 / BKR6E-11
K8 DOHCBKR5E-11 *2 / BKR6E-11
Spark plug — Type
Sub-itemNIPPON-DENSO
Detail
B6 DOHCK16PR-U11*2 / K20PR-U11
K8 DOHCK16PR-U11*2 / K20PR-U11
Spark plug — Plug gap mm {in}
Sub-item
Detail
B6 DOHC1.0–1.1 {0.040–0.043}
K8 DOHC1.0–1.1 {0.040–0.043}
Firing order
Sub-item
Detail
B6 DOHC1–3–4–2
K8 DOHC1–2–3–4–5–6
NOTE
*1 Dark current is the constant flow of current present when the ignition switch is OFF (i.e., audio unit, clock, etc.).
*2 Standard plug.
*3 Cold area.