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 |
|---|
| 1.3L & 1.6L | 50 |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|
| Automatic Transaxle (Mercon) | 5.6 (5.3) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 5.3 (5.0) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 3.9 (3.7) |
| Manual Transaxle (Mercon) | 2.6 (2.5) |
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|
| Automatic Transaxle (Mercon) | 6.0 (5.7) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| Non-Turbo | 5.3 (5.0) |
| Turbo | 6.3 (6.0) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| Non-Turbo | 3.5 (3.3) |
| Turbo | 3.7 (3.5) |
| Manual Transaxle (Mercon) | 3.4 (3.2) |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Camshaft Timing Belt | 60,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Oil & Filter | 3000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt |
|---|
| Air Conditioner | 110-125 (50-57) | 92-110 (42-50) |
| Alternator | 110-132 (50-60) | 95-110 (43-50) |
| (1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg) Using Strand Tension Gauge |
| (1) | Tension in Lbs. (Kg) Using Strand Tension Gauge |
BELT ADJUSTMENTS - 1.3L (1)
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt |
|---|
| Air Conditioner | 110-132 (50-60) | 110-132 (50-60) |
| Alternator | 110-132 (50-60) | 110-132 (50-60) |
| (1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg) Using Strand Tension Gauge |
| (1) | Tension in Lbs. (Kg) Using Strand Tension Gauge |
BELT ADJUSTMENTS - 1.6L (1)
ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression at specified cranking speed with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Ratio |
| 1.3L | 9.7:1 |
| 1.6L | (1) |
| Compression Pressure | (2) |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. (2) Lowest cylinder compression reading should not be less than 75 percent of highest cylinder compression reading. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (2) | Lowest cylinder compression reading should not be less than 75 percent of highest cylinder compression reading. |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary (Ohms) | Secondary (Ohms) |
|---|
| 1.3L & 1.6L | 0.8-1.6 | 6000-30,000 |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS)
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 1.3L | (1) 210-250 |
| 1.6L | (2) |
| (1) Measured between CPS Yellow/Blue wire and GND terminal. (2) Equipped with Cylinder Identification (CID) sensor. Resistance is not specified by manufacturer. |
| (1) | Measured between CPS Yellow/Blue wire and GND terminal. |
| (2) | Equipped with Cylinder Identification (CID) sensor. Resistance is not specified by manufacturer. |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| Coil Wire & Spark Plug Wires | 4000-6000 Per Foot |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Motorcraft |
|---|
| 1.3L | AGS32C |
| 1.6L |
| Non-Turbo | AGSP32C |
| Turbo | AGS32C |
| Gap | Torque |
|---|
| Application | In. (mm) | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| 1.3L & 1.6L | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 10-17 (14-23) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation. Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Auto. Trans. | Man. Trans. |
|---|
| 1.3L | 9-11 @ 850 | 9-11 @ 700 |
| 1.6L Non-Turbo | 1-3 @ 850 | 1-3 @ 850 |
| 1.6L Turbo | 11-13 @ 850 | 11-13 @ 850 |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Pressure | Min. Vol. In 10 Sec. Ozs. (CC) |
|---|
| 1.3L | (1) | 7.4 (220) |
| 1.6L | (1) | 5.5 (167) |
| (1) For fuel pressure specifications, see FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS article. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|
| 1.3L & 1.6L | 12-16 |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | Auto. Trans. | Man. Trans. |
|---|
| 1.3L | 830-870 | 680-720 |
| 1.6L | 800-900 | 800-900 |
| (1) With jumper wire connected between Self-Test Input (STI) terminal and ground. |
| (1) | With jumper wire connected between Self-Test Input (STI) terminal and ground. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SWITCH
Note. On 1.6L, TP switch is preset at factory. No adjustment is required.
| Continuity | Continuity |
|---|
| Test | Between | Between |
| Condition (1) | (2) IDL-TL | (2) PSW-TL |
| .02" (.5 mm) | Yes | No |
| .03" (.7 mm) | No | No |
| Wide Open Throttle | No | Yes |
| (1) Insert specified feeler gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever. (2) Throttle position switch terminals. |
| (1) | Insert specified feeler gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever. |
| (2) | Throttle position switch terminals. |
THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT (1.3L)
