INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
| GS-R | 36 |
| Application | Quantity |
| Auto. Transaxle (Dexron-II) |
| Fluid Change | 2.9 Qts. (2.7L) |
| Overhaul | 6.2 Qts. (5.9L) |
| Cooling System (1) (Includes Heater) | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 4.2 Qts. (4.0L) |
| Manual Transaxle | 2.3 Qts. (2.2L) |
| (1) Drain and refill capacity. |
| (1) | Drain and refill capacity. |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 90,000 |
| Brake Fluid | 45,000 |
| Camshaft Timing Belt | 105,000 |
| Coolant | (1) |
| Engine Oil | 7500 |
| Engine Oil Filter | 15,000 |
| Fuel Filter | (2) |
| Manual Transmission Oil | 90,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 105,000 |
| Valve Clearance | (3) 30,000 |
| (1) First service interval is 45,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter. (2) Fuel filter should be replaced when fuel pressure drops below specification with fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected. See REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE under FUEL SYSTEM. Ensure fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator are okay. (3) Inspect valve clearance at interval and adjust as necessary with engine cold. |
| (1) | First service interval is 45,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter. |
| (2) | Fuel filter should be replaced when fuel pressure drops below specification with fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected. See REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE under FUEL SYSTEM. Ensure fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator are okay. |
| (3) | Inspect valve clearance at interval and adjust as necessary with engine cold. |
| Application | (1) Deflection - In. (mm) |
| A/C Compressor |
| New Belt | (2) 3/16-9/32 (5.0-7.0) |
| Used Belt | (3) 11/32-13/32 (8.5-10.5) |
| Alternator |
| New Belt | (2) 7/32-5/16 (6.0-8.0) |
| Used Belt | 11/32-7/16 (9.0-11.0) |
| Power Steering |
| New Belt | (2) 5/16-13/32 (8.0-10.0) |
| Used Belt | 7/16-17/32 (11.5-13.5) |
| (1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Install new belt to new specification. Run for 5 min. and readjust to used belt specification. (3) Specification is for a used belt. Belt is considered used when it has been run for 5 minutes or more. |
| (1) | Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. |
| (2) | Install new belt to new specification. Run for 5 min. and readjust to used belt specification. |
| (3) | Specification is for a used belt. Belt is considered used when it has been run for 5 minutes or more. |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Compression Pressure At 250 RPM & WOT |
| Standard | 270 (19.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum | 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Max. variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Max. variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm 2 ). |
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | In. (mm) |
| Intake | .006-.007 (.15-.19) |
| Exhaust | .007-.008 (.17-.20) |
| (1) Adjust valves when engine is cold. Measured between camshaft and rocker arm. |
| (1) | Adjust valves when engine is cold. Measured between camshaft and rocker arm. |
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (1)
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| GS-R | .60-.80 | 12,800-19,200 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 77°F (25°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| GS-R | 25,000 Maximum |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK | Nippondenso |
| GS-R | PFR6G-13 | PK20PR-L13 |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Non-Platinum | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 13 (18) |
| Platinum | .047-.051 (1.2-1.3) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (2) Man. Trans. | (3) Auto. Trans. |
| GS-R | 14-18 @ 700-800 | 14-18 @ 700-800 |
| (1) Install Service Check Connector Tool (07PAZ-0010100 ) to service check connector before checking timing. (2) Manual transmission in Neutral. (3) Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park. |
| (1) | Install Service Check Connector Tool (07PAZ-0010100 ) to service check connector before checking timing. |
| (2) | Manual transmission in Neutral. |
| (3) | Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park. |
IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC - RED MARK @ RPM)
Scheme 2
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Specification |
| At Idle Without Vacuum | 48-55 psi (3.4-3.9 kg/cm 2 ) |
| At Idle With Vacuum | 39-46 psi (2.7-3.2 kg/cm 2 ) |
| (1) Pressure measured at fuel filter with vacuum hose connected or disconnected from fuel pressure regulator. |
| (1) | Pressure measured at fuel filter with vacuum hose connected or disconnected from fuel pressure regulator. |
REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE (1)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Before setting idle speed ensure MIL has/is not been on, ignition timing is correct, spark plugs and air cleaner are okay, and PCV system is operating properly.
Note. On models equipped with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), apply parking brake, and with engine running, ensure headlights are off.
| Application | (1) Base Idle RPM | (2) Curb Idle RPM | (3) Load Idle RPM |
| GS-R | 430-530 | 700-800 | (4) 700-800 |
| (1) Transmission in "N" or "P" and IAC valve disconnected and no accessory loads. (2) Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected and no accessory loads. (3) Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected and headlights on low. (4) Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected, headlights off, blower motor switch set to high and A/C on. Idle speed should be 800-900 RPM. |
| (1) | Transmission in "N" or "P" and IAC valve disconnected and no accessory loads. |
| (2) | Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected and no accessory loads. |
| (3) | Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected and headlights on low. |
| (4) | Transmission in "N" or "P", IAC valve connected, headlights off, blower motor switch set to high and A/C on. Idle speed should be 800-900 RPM. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | CO Level |
| GS-R | .1% |
FAST IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
| GS-R | 1400-1800 |
FAST IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR