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Engine Controls - Specifications Toyota Tercel L40

Specifications ~176 words

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

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
Tercel50

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONSome transaxles require that differential must be filled separately from the transaxle. A special amount of lubricant is required for the differential.
ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)3.4 Qts. (3.2L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
A/T5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
M/T5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90/API GL-5)2.5 Qts. (2.4L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II)
Dry Refill5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Drain & Refill2.6 Qts. (2.5L)
Differential (Dexron-II)
A/T Models1.5 Qts. (1.4L)

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentMonthsMiles
Air Filter3630,000
Coolant36(1) 45,000
Oil & Filter (2)
Normal Service127500
Severe Service63750
Oxygen SensorN/A(3) 80,000
Spark Plugs3630,000
Timing BeltN/A60,000
(1) After first coolant change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months. (2) Different service interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi or local delivery service or operating in dust conditions. (3) Applies to Federal.
(1)After first coolant change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
(2)Different service interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi or local delivery service or operating in dust conditions.
(3)Applies to Federal.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

ApplicationMonthsMiles
Tercel3630,000

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

ApplicationNew BeltUsed Belt
A/C Only165 (75)110 (50)
A/C & Power Steering160 (73)100 (45)
Alternator160 (73)100 (45)
Power Steering160 (73)100 (45)
(1) Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge
(1)Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge

BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed with fully charged battery, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Compression Pressure184 psi (12.9 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Application (1)In. (mm)
Tercel.008 (.20)
(1) Adjust valve clearance with engine at normal operating temperature.
(1)Adjust valve clearance with engine at normal operating temperature.

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Tercel.30-.609000-15,000
(1) Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
(1)Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (1)

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Tercel.008-.016 (.20-.40)

DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP

Pick-Up Coil Terminals (1)(2) Ohms
NE & NE370-530
(1) For proper testing and terminal identification, see BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. (2) Specification is with pick-up coil or cam position sensor temperature of 14-104°F (-10-40°C).
(1)For proper testing and terminal identification, see BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
(2)Specification is with pick-up coil or cam position sensor temperature of 14-104°F (-10-40°C).

DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationMaximum Ohms
Tercel25,000 Per Wire

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNGK No.Nippondenso No.
TercelBPR5EY11W16EXR-U11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Tercel.043 (1.09)13 (18)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER

ApplicationFiring Order
4-Cylinder1-3-4-2

FIRING ORDER

IGNITION TIMING

Application(3) Base Timing(4) Advance Timing
A/T10 @ 8007-17 @ 800
M/T10 @ 7507-17 @ 750
(1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM (2) Check with transmission/transaxle in Neutral and parking brake applied. (3) Check with jumper wire installed between engine check connector terminals "T" or TE1 and E1. (4) With jumper wire removed from engine check connector.
(1)Degrees BTDC @ RPM
(2)Check with transmission/transaxle in Neutral and parking brake applied.
(3)Check with jumper wire installed between engine check connector terminals "T" or TE1 and E1.
(4)With jumper wire removed from engine check connector.

IGNITION TIMING (1) (2)

FUEL PUMP

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

Application(1) Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 )
Tercel41-42 (2.9-3.0)
(1) Check fuel pressure with jumper wire installed between engine check connector terminals +B and FP, ignition on and engine off.
(1)Check fuel pressure with jumper wire installed between engine check connector terminals +B and FP, ignition on and engine off.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Model/ ApplicationAt Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )
Tercel33-37 (2.3-2.6)41-42 (2.9-3.0)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Tercel13.8

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

IDLE SPEED

Application(2) RPM
A/T800
M/T750
(1) Check with transmission/transaxle in Neutral and parking brake applied. (2) Check with idle-up Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) disconnected.
(1)Check with transmission/transaxle in Neutral and parking brake applied.
(2)Check with idle-up Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) disconnected.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS (1)

ApplicationRPM
Tercel (Federal Models)1500

DASHPOT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationRPM
Tercel (Calif. Models)1200-1800

THROTTLE OPENER SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFuel Cut RPMFuel Return RPM
Tercel(1)1300
(1) Fuel cut specification is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Fuel cut specification is not available from manufacturer.

FUEL CUT SPECIFICATIONS

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

ApplicationClearance In. (mm)TerminalOhmmeter Reading
1.5L (3E-E) (1)0 (0)VTA & E2200-800
".020 (.51)IDL & E22300 Or Less
".028 (.71)IDL & E2No Continuity
"Fully OpenVTA & E23300-10,000
""VC & E23000-7000
(1) Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TPS.
(1)Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TPS.

TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS