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Engine Controls - Specifications Dodge Shadow I

Specifications 5 illustrations ~335 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article may be used for quick reference when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only need a specification.

CAPACITIES

ApplicationGroupAmp. Hour Rating
Horizon & Omni3442
Laser8660
All Others3466

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES (1.8L & 2.0L)

ApplicationQuantity
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
1.8L6.6 qts. (6.2L)
2.0L7.6 qts. (7.2L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
1.8L4.6 qts. (4.4L)
2.0L5.1 qts. (4.8L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-4)
F5M22 (1)3.8 pts. (1.8L)
F5M33 (2)4.6 pts. (2.2L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II)
F4A2212.9 pts. (6.1L)
(1) F5M22 manual transaxle is used with 1.8L engine. (2) F5M33 manual transaxle is used with 2.0L engine.
(1)F5M22 manual transaxle is used with 1.8L engine.
(2)F5M33 manual transaxle is used with 2.0L engine.

FLUID CAPACITIES (1.8L & 2.0L)

FLUID CAPACITIES (2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L VIN 3 & 3.3L)

ApplicationQuantity
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
2.2L & 2.5L9.0 qts. (8.5L)
3.0L & 3.3L9.5 qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L & 3.3L4.0 qts. (3.8L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil)
A523, A543 & A5684.4 pts. (2.1L)
A5254.6 pts. (2.2L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II)
A413 (3-Speed)
Except Fleet8.9 qts. (8.4L)
Fleet Only9.2 qts. (8.7L)
Lock-Up8.5 qts. (8.0L)
A604 (4-Speed)9.1 qts. (8.6L)

FLUID CAPACITIES (2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L VIN 3 & 3.3L)

FLUID CAPACITIES (3.0L VIN U)

ApplicationQuantity
Cooling System (Includes Heater)8.6 qts. (8.2L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)6 qts. (5.7L)
Automatic Transaxle (Mercon) ZF-4(1) 5.6 pts. (2.6L)
Differential (2) (SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Type) ZF-41.3 pts. (.7L)
(1) For dry refill add 7.4 qts. (7.0L). (2) Synthetic fluid does not require replacement.
(1)For dry refill add 7.4 qts. (7.0L).
(2)Synthetic fluid does not require replacement.

FLUID CAPACITIES (3.0L VIN U)

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 1.8L & 2.0L

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter30,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter50,000
Oil(1) 7500
Oil Filter10,000
Spark Plugs30,000
(1) Every 5000 miles on turbo models.
(1)Every 5000 miles on turbo models.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 1.8L & 2.0L

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter15,000
Coolant(1) 52,500
Fuel Filter50,000
Oil12,000
Oil Filter24,000
Spark Plugs48,000
(1) Every 30,000 thereafter.
(1)Every 30,000 thereafter.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 3.0L (VIN U)

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter48,000
Coolant36,000
Fuel Filter50,000
Oil & Filter7500
Spark Plugs36,000

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - 3.0L (VIN U)

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT - 1.8L & 2.0L

Application (1)Tension Lbs. (kg)
New Belt110-154 (50-70)
Used Belt88 (40)
(1) Serpentine belt is used.
(1)Serpentine belt is used.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 1.8L & 2.0L

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT - 2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L

Application (1)Tension Lbs. (kg)
New Belt180-200 (81-90)
Used Belt140-160 (63-72)
(1) Serpentine belt is used.
(1)Serpentine belt is used.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT - 3.0L (VIN U)

Application (1)Tension Lbs. (kg)
New Belt180-200 (81-90)
Used Belt140-160 (63-72)
(1) Serpentine belt is used.
(1)Serpentine belt is used.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 3.0L (VIN U)

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
1.8L & 2.0 Non-Turbo9.0:1
2.0L Turbo7.8:1
2.2L Non-Turbo9.5:1
2.2L Turbo8.0:1
2.5L Non-Turbo8.9:1
2.5L Turbo7.8:1
3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L8.9:1
3.0L (VIN U)N/A
Compression Pressure
1.8L(1) 131 psi (9.2 kg/cm 2 )
2.0 (DOHC)(1) 137 psi (9.6 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L (DOHC) Turbo(1) 114 psi (8.1 kg/cm 2 )
2.2L, 2.5L & 3.3L(2) 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm 2 )
3.0L (VIN 3)(2) (3) 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm 2 )
3.0L (VIN U)9.3:1
(1) Minimum compression pressure is given. Maximum difference between cylinders should not exceed 14 psi (.98 kg/cm 2 ). (2) Minimum compression pressure is given. Maximum difference between each cylinder should not exceed 25 percent. (3) At 250 RPM.
(1)Minimum compression pressure is given. Maximum difference between cylinders should not exceed 14 psi (.98 kg/cm 2 ).
(2)Minimum compression pressure is given. Maximum difference between each cylinder should not exceed 25 percent.
(3)At 250 RPM.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

ApplicationClearance
All Engines(1) Zero Lash
(1) All engines use hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is required.
(1)All engines use hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is required.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Intake Manifold Side

Intake Valves.

Exhaust Manifold Side

Exhaust Valves

Front Bank

Exhaust Valves.

Rear Bank

Intake Valves.

Front-to-rear

E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I

I-E-I-E-I-E (Front-to-rear).

E-I-E-I-E-I (Front-to-rear).

Intake valves.

Exhaust valves.

I-E-I-E-I-E (Front-to-rear).

E-I-E-I-E-I (Front-to-rear).

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimary OhmsSecondary Ohms
1.8L.90-1.1019,000-27,000
2.0L.77-.9510,300-13,900
2.2L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L
Diamond (Epoxy).97-1.1811,000-15,300
Diamond (2)1.34-1.5515,000-19,000
Diamond (3.3L).52-.6311,600-15,800
Marshall (3.3L).53-.657000-9000
Essex1.34-1.559000-12,200
Prestolite1.34-1.559400-11,700
(1) Resistance measured at 70-80°F (21-27°C). (2) Oil filled.
(1)Resistance measured at 70-80°F (21-27°C).
(2)Oil filled.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (1)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

Wire Length (In.)Minimum OhmsMaximum Ohms
1-15300010,000
15-25400015,000
25-35600020,000
Over 35800025,000

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationChampion No.
1.8L & 2.0L
Non-TurboRN9YC4
TurboRN9YC
2.2L & 2.5LRN12YC
3.0L (VIN 3)RN11YC4
3.0L (VIN U)RS9YCX
3.3LRN16YC5

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
1.8L & 2.0L
Non-Turbo.041 (1.00)18 (24)
Turbo.030 (.76)18 (24)
2.2L & 2.5L.035 (.89)20 (28)
3.0L (VIN 3).041 (1.00)20 (28)
3.0L (VIN U).035 (.89)11 (15)
3.3L.050 (1.27)20 (28)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationMan. Trans.Auto. Trans.
1.8L5 @ 600-800(1) 5 @ 600-800
2.0L(2) 5 @ 650-850(2) 5 @ 650-850
2.2L Non-Turbo10-14 @ 850-85010-14 @ 850
2.2L Turbo12 @ 99012 @ 990
2.5L Non-Turbo10-14 @ 850-85010-14 @ 850
2.5L Turbo12 @ 95012 @ 900
3.0L (VIN 3)10-14 @ 80010-14 @ 700
3.0L (VIN U)N/AN/A
3.3L (3)N/A14-18 @ 750
(1) Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 10 degrees at specified RPM. (2) Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 8 degrees at specified RPM. Actual ignition timing may vary depending on control mode of control unit. (3) Ignition timing is not adjustable.
(1)Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 10 degrees at specified RPM.
(2)Basic ignition timing is given. Actual ignition timing is 8 degrees at specified RPM. Actual ignition timing may vary depending on control mode of control unit.
(3)Ignition timing is not adjustable.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

ELECTRONIC SPARK ADVANCE CHECK

ApplicationMan. Trans.Auto. Trans.
2.2L Non-Turbo17-25 @ 200012-20 @ 2000
2.2L Turbo29-37 @ 200029-37 @ 2000
2.5L Non-Turbo17-25 @ 200017-25 @ 2000
2.5L Turbo21-29 @ 200030-34 @ 2000
3.0L (VIN 3)30-38 @ 200034-42 @ 2000
3.0L (VIN U)N/AN/A
3.3L (1)
FederalN/A24-32 @ 2000
CaliforniaN/A33-41 @ 2000
(1) Ignition timing is not adjustable.
(1)Ignition timing is not adjustable.

ELECTRONIC SPARK ADVANCE (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

WARNINGOn the 3.0L V6, the firing order and the spark plug connection order on the top of the distributor do not match. Circuits internal to the distributor cap differ from the external spark plug wire connections. This is intentional and is done to avoid spark plug wires crossover. (Scheme 3)

1.8L & 2.0L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: 1.8L & 2.0L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
Scheme 1: 1.8L & 2.0L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

2.2L & 2.5L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 2

Scheme 2: 2.2L & 2.5L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
Scheme 2: 2.2L & 2.5L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

3.0L (VIN 3) Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 3.0L (VIN 3) Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
Scheme 3: 3.0L (VIN 3) Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

3.0L (VIN U) Firing Order. Scheme 4

Scheme 4: 3.0L (VIN U) Firing Order
Scheme 4: 3.0L (VIN U) Firing Order

3.3L Firing Order. Scheme 5

Scheme 5: 3.3L Firing Order
Scheme 5: 3.3L Firing Order

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure and fuel volume, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationSpecification
1.8L47-50 psi (3.3-3.5 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L Non-Turbo47-50 psi (3.3-3.5 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L Turbo36-38 psi (2.5-2.7 kg/cm 2 )
2.2L & 2.5L TBI14.5 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )
2.2L & 2.5L PFI55 psi (3.9 kg/cm 2 )
3.0L (VIN 3) & 3.3L46-50 psi (3.2-3.5 kg/cm 2 )
3.0L (VIN U)28-30 psi (2.0-2.1 kg/cm 2 )

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
1.8L & 2.0L Non-Turbo(1) 13-16
2.0L Turbo(1) 2-3
2.5L(1) 1.3
3.0L (VIN U)(1) 2.4
(1) Resistance measured at 70-80°F (21-27°C).
(1)Resistance measured at 70-80°F (21-27°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IDLE SPEED

ApplicationManual TransaxleAutomatic Transaxle
1.8L600-800600-800
2.0L650-850650-850
2.2L & 2.5L Non-Turbo850-850850
2.2L & 2.5L Turbo950900
3.0L (VIN 3)800700
3.0L (VIN U)790N/A
3.3LN/A750

CURB IDLE SPEED (RPM)

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

Terminals (2)Volts
2.0L
19 & 24(3) .48-.52
3.0L (VIN U)
"B" & "C"5
"B" & "A".4
(1) For adjustment procedure, refer to appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article. For testing procedure, refer to appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. (2) Terminals are marked on sensor connector. (3) With throttle at idle position.
(1)For adjustment procedure, refer to appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article. For testing procedure, refer to appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article.
(2)Terminals are marked on sensor connector.
(3)With throttle at idle position.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE TEST (1)