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Honda D15 series (1.5 litre) engines
D15 series engines (1.5 litre)
D15A1
- Found In: 1984 to 1987 Honda CRX
- Displacement : 1,488 cc
- Bore and Stroke : 74.0 x 86.5 mm
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 76 hp at 5,500 rpm
- Torque : 84 lb·ftf at 3,500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (3 valves per cylinder), non VTEC
- Fuel Control : OBD-0 12/v PGM-CARB
- Redline : 6,500 rpm
- Economy : 31/38 mpg
- Head code : EW-1
- ECU : –
- Transmission : DA48
- Gear ratios : 2.38/ 1.76/ 1.18/ 0.85/ 0.71
- Final drive ratio : 4.27
D15A2
- Found in :1984 to 1987 Honda CRX HF Grifin
- Displacement : 1,488 cc
- Compression : 10.0:1
- Power : 60 hp (45 kW) at 5,550 rpm
- Torque : 73 lb·ft at 3,500 rpm
- Redline : 6,000 rpm
- Valvetrain : OBD-0 8/v EFI (HF Model)
- Economy : 49/54 mpg
- Gear ratios : 2.92/?/?/?/0.65
- Final drive ratio : 3.58
- Also found in 1984–1987 Honda CRX DX and HF (USA)
- Displacement : 1,488 cc
- Redline : 6,000 rpm
- Valvetrain : 12V CVCC SOHC Carburetor
- Gear ratios : 3.250/1.894/1.259/0.937/0.771/(R)3.153
- Final drive ratio : 3.88
- 1987 Honda Civic Wagon RT4WD (Canadian Model)
- Displacement : 1,488 cc
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 76 hp at 5,500 rpm
- Torque : 84 lb·ft at 3,500 rpm
- Valvetrain : 12 valves, SOHC
- Economy : 31-38 mpg
D15A3
- Found in: 1985–1987 Honda CRX Si and 1987 Civic Si (AU/NZ)
- Stamped with EW3/EW4 1985-1986 before switching to D15A3 stamp in 1987
- 1985–1987 Honda Civic 1.5i (Europe)
- 1984–1987 Honda CRX 1.5i (Europe)
- 1986–1987 Honda Civic Si Hatch (US)
- Displacement : 1,488 cc (90.8 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 74 mm × 86.5 mm (2.91 in × 3.41 in)
- Compression : 8.7:1
- Power : 91 hp (68 kW, 92 ps) at 5500 rpm
- Power : 100 PS (74 kW) at 5750 rpm (Europe)
- Torque : 93 lb·ft (12.9 kg/m, 126 Nm) at 4500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (12 valves, three per cylinder )
- Fuel Control : PGM-FI2
D15B
- Found in:
- 1988 Honda CRX 1.5X (rare)
- 1990 Honda Civic 25XXT Formula (Japanese Market)
- Honda Civic Ferio MX (Japanese Market) EG8
- 1998–2001 Honda Capa GA4 (Japanese Market)
- 1988-2001 Honda Civic SH4 EF1
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 103 hp (77.23 kW, 105 PS) at 6800 rpm
- Torque : 14.1 kgm (133.4 Nm) at 5200 rpm
- Rev limiter : 7200 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
- Fuel Control : Twin carburetor PGM-CARB/fuel injected
D15B VTEC
- Found in: 1992–1995 Honda Civic Vti 1992–1998 Honda CRX DelSol (Japanese Market)
- Bore and Stroke: 75.0 × 84.5 mm
- Displacement: 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Rod Length: 137 mm
- Rod/Stroke: 1.63
- Compression: 9.3:1
- Power: 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 6800 rpm
- Torque: 14.1 kg⋅m (138 N⋅m) at 5200 rpm
- VTEC Switchover : 4,600 rpm
- Redline: 7200 rpm
- Rev-limiter: 7200 rpm
- Valvetrain: SOHC VTEC (4 valves per cylinder)
- Fuel Control: OBD-1
- Head Code: P08
- ECU Code: P08 (small case ECU)
- 3-stage VTEC
- Found in:
- 1995–1998 Honda Civic Ferio Vi (EK3, Japanese market)
- 1999-2000 Honda Civic Vi-RS
- 2001-2005 Honda Civic JDM VTEC (Japanese market, Europe)
- Bore and Stroke :75,0×84,5 mm
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Rod/Stroke : 1.62
- Compression : 9.3:1
- Power : 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 7000 rpm
- Torque: 139 Nm at 5300 rpm
- Redline : 7200 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC, four valves per cylinder
- Connecting rod length : 137 mm
- Connecting rod big end diameter : 48 mm
- Fuel Control : OBD2b
- Head Code : P2J-07
- ECU Code: P2J (small case ECU)*** AUTO CVT: P2J-J63*** MT P2J-003*** & ***MT P2J-J11***
- Piston code : P2J
D15B1
- Found in:
- 1988–1991 Honda Civic Hatchback
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 70 hp (52.2 kW, 71.0 PS) at 5,500 rpm
- Torque : 73 lb·ft (11.4 kgm, 112 Nm) at 3,000 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) non-VTEC
- Head Code : PM3
- Fuel System : Dual Point injection (PGMFI)
- ECU Code: PM9
- 1988–1991 Honda Civic Hatchback
D15B2
- Found in:
- 1988–1991 Honda Civic GL/DX/LX
- 1988–1991 Honda Civic Wagon Wagovan/DX
- 1988–1991 Honda CRX DX
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic LSi Hatch/Saloon (European Market)
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic DXi Hatch/Saloon (European Market)
- 1990–1995 Honda Concerto (European Market)
- Displacement: 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke: 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length: 134 mm
- Compression: 9.2:1
- Power: 92 hp (69 kW) at 6,000 rpm (US)
90 PS (66 kW) at 6,000 rpm (Europe) - Torque: 88 lb·ft (12.2 kg/m, 119 Nm) at 4,700 rpm
- Valvetrain: SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) non v-tec
- Cam Gear: 38 tooth
- Piston Code: PM3
- Fuel Control: OBD-O DPFI
- Redline: 6,500 rpm, 7,200 rpm rev limiter
- Head Code: PM5
- ECU Code: PM5/P04
D15B3
- Found in:
- 1988–1995 Honda Civic Shuttle GL
- 1989–1996 Honda Ballade 150-16 & 150 (South Africa)
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic LX (NZ model)
- 1988–1991 Honda Civic LX/EX (NZ model)
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic EX (SA model)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 134 mm
- Piston Code : PM3P
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 6000 rpm
- Torque : 89 lb·ft (13.55 kg/m, 121 Nm) at 4500 rpm
- Redline : 6500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
- Cam Gear : 38 tooth
- Fuel Control : PGM-CARB
- Transmission : S20
D15B4
- Found in:
- 1989–1993 Honda Civic GL (Australian Market)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 101 hp (74 kW) at 5,200 rpm
- Torque : 90 lb·ft (12.4 kg/m, 122 Nm) at 3,800 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC (four valves per cylinder)
- 1989–1993 Honda Civic GL (Australian Market)
D15B5 VTEC-E
- Found in:
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC (four valves per cylinder)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Head Code : P08
- ECU Code : P08-030
- Piston Code : P08-010
- Piston Rod Code : PM6-000
- Fuel Control : OBD-1 PGM-FI
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic
D15B6
- Found in:
- 1988–1991 Honda Crx HF
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.1:1
- Power : 62-72 hp
- ['88-'89] 62 bhp (46.2 kW, 62.9 PS) at 4,400 rpm
- ['90-'91] 72 bhp (53.7 kW, 73.0 PS) at 4,500 rpm
- Torque : 83 lb·ft (11.5 kg/m, 113 Nm) at 2,200 rpm
- Valvetrain : 8-Valve SOHC
- Fuel Control : OBD-0 MPFI
- Head Code : PM-8
- 1988–1991 Honda Crx HF
D15B7
- Found in:
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic GLi (Australian model)
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic DX/LX
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic LSi Coupe (European Market)
- 1993–1995 Honda Civic Del Sol S
- 1998-2000 Honda City SX8
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.2:1
- Power : 102 hp (76.1 kW, 103 PS) at 5,900 rpm
- Torque : 98 lb·ft (13.5 kg/m, 133 Nm) at 5,000 rpm
- Valvetrain : 16-valve SOHC (four valves per cylinder)
- Redline: 6,500 rpm
- Cam Gear: 38 tooth
- Piston Code : PM3
- Fuel Control : OBD-1 MPFI
- ECU Code: P06
- Head codes: PM 9-6, PM9-8
D15B8
- Found in:
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic CX (U.S. model)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Compression : 9.1:1
- Power : 70 hp (52.2 kW, 71.0 PS) at 4,500 rpm
- Torque : 83 lb·ft (11.5 kg/m, 113 Nm) at 2,800 rpm
- Valvetrain : 8-valve SOHC (two valves per cylinder)
- Fuel cutoff : 5,800 rpm
- Cam Gear: 38 tooth
- Fuel Control : OBD-1 MPFI
- ECU Code : P05
- Head codes: PM8-1, PM8-2
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic CX (U.S. model)
D15Z1 VTEC-E
- Found in:
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic VX
- 1992–1995 Honda Civic VEi (European Market)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Rod/Stroke : 1.62
- Compression : 9.3:1
- Power : 90 hp (67.1 kW, 91.3 ps) at 5,600 rpm (92 hp at 5,500 rpm; USDM)
- Torque : 98 lb·ft (13.5 kg/m, 133 Nm) at 4,800 rpm (97 lb·ft at 3,000 rpm; USDM)
- Valvetrain : 12-/16-valve SOHC VTEC-E (USDM- Lean Burn Federal Emissions 49 State) (3-4 valves per cyl depending on engine speed)
- VTEC Switchover : 2,500 rpm
- Fuel Control : OBD-1 MPFI
- ECU Code : P07
- Head code: PO7-1
D15Y3
- Found in:
- 2001–2006 Civic EXi (Africa,Dubai,Pakistan)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75.0 mm × 84.5 mm (3 in × 3 in)
- Power: 120 hp (89 kW; 122 PS) at 6200 rpm)
- Torque : 145 Nm (14.5 kgm) at 4,500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC four valves per cylinder (non-VTEC)
- Fuel Control :PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection).
- 2001–2006 Civic EXi (Africa,Dubai,Pakistan)
D15Y4 VTEC SOHC or non-VTEC
- Found in:
- 2001–2006 Civic VTI (ES8) (VTEC) (Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka)
- 2001–2006 Civic EXi (ES8) (non-VTEC) (Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75.0 mm × 84.5 mm (3 in × 3 in)
- Power: VTEC version 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 6200 rpm)
- Torque : 142 Nm (14.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC four valves per cylinder (VTEC or non-VTEC)
- Fuel Control : EFI PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) OBD-2
D15Z3 VTEC-E
- Found in:
- 1995–1997 Honda Civic MA9 (European Market)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Rod/Stroke : 1.62
- Compression : 9.3:1
- Power : 90 hp (67.1 kW, 91.3 PS) at 5500 rpm
- Torque : 98 lb·ft (13.5 kg/m, 133 Nm) at 4500 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC-E (3-4 valves per cylinder depending on engine speed)
- VTEC Switchover : 3,000 - 3,800 rpm (depending on engine load)
- Fuel Control : OBD-1 MPFI
- ECU code : P1G
- Redline : 6,000 rpm
- Fuel cutout : 6,300 rpm
- 1995–1997 Honda Civic MA9 (European Market)
D15Z4
- Found in:
- 1996–2000 Honda Ballade/Civic in South Africa & Venezuela
- 1996–2000 Honda Civic LXi/EXi in the Philippines/Middle East/Trinidad & Tobago
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Power : 90 hp (67 kW) or 105 hp (78 kW) at 5,800 rpm
- Torque : 99–103 lb⋅ft (134–140 N⋅m) :confirm? at 4,200 rpm
- Redline : 7,200 rpm
- Rev-limiter: 7,411 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC non-VTEC, four valves per cylinder
- Piston code : P2CY
- Head Code : P2A-9
- Fuel Control : SFI (Simple Fuel Injection)
- Ecu Code : P2C/P2E
D15Z6 SOHC VTEC-E
- Found in:
- 1995–2000 Honda Civic 1.5i LS (European Market)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Compression : 9.6:1
- Power : 114 PS (84 kW) at 6,500 rpm
- Torque : 99 lb·ft (134 Nm) at 5,400 rpm
- VTEC Switchover : depending on load, max ~3,500 rpm in 5th gear
- Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC (3-4 valves per cylinder, depending on engine speed)
- Fuel Control : OBD-2a PGM-FI MPFI
- Ecu Code : P2Y
- Head Code : P2J
- Redline : 6,800 rpm
- Fuel cutout : 7,200 rpm
- 1995–2000 Honda Civic 1.5i LS (European Market)
D15Z7 3-stage VTEC
- Found in:
- 1996–1999 Honda Civic VTi EK3 and Ferio Vi
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Piston Code: P2J
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Rod/Stroke : 1.62
- Compression : 9.6:1
- Power : 128 hp (95.4 kW, 130 ps) at 7000 rpm
- Torque : 102 lb·ft (14.2 kg/m, 139 Nm) at 5300 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC (3-4 valves per cylinder, depending on engine speed)
- VTEC Switchover : 2800 and 5800 rpm
- Fuel Control : OBD-2 MPFI
- ECU Code : P2J
- Manual Transmission ECU Codes : P2J-003 (OBD2a), P2J-J11 (OBD2b)
- CVT Transmission ECU Codes : P2J-J61 (OBD2a), P2J-J71 (OBD2b)
- Lean burn capable.
- 1996–1999 Honda Civic VTi EK3 and Ferio Vi
D15Z8 VTEC-E
- Found in:
- 1997–2000 Honda Civic LS (MB3, MB9), (European Market)
- Displacement : 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in)
- Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 84.5 mm (2.95 in × 3.33 in)
- Rod Length : 137 mm
- Deck Height : 207 mm
- Compression : 9.6:1
- Power : 114 hp (85.0 kW, 116 ps) at 6500 rpm
- Torque : 95–99 lb·ft (13–14 kg/m, 128-134 Nm) :confirm? at 4500 rpm
- Head Code : P2J P2M
- ECU Code : P9L
- VTEC Switchover : 4000 rpm
- Valvetrain : SOHC VTEC-E, 4 valves per cylinder
- 1997–2000 Honda Civic LS (MB3, MB9), (European Market)
Engine specifications
D15
For variants D15Z6 and D15Z8, the catalytic converter is installed directly in the exhaust manifold .
code | capacity | Bore × stroke | compression | kW at min -1 | Nm at min -1 | camshaft | VTEC | OBD-Version | (model) |
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D15A2 | 1488 cc | 74 mm × 86.5 mm | 9.6: 1 | 57/5500 | 114/3500 | SOHC | |||
D15A3 | 1488 cc | 74 mm × 86.5 mm | 8.7: 1 | 68/5500 | 126/4500 | SOHC | |||
D15B | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.6: 1 | 97/6800 | 138/5200 | SOHC | VTEC | OBD-1 | |
D15B2 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.2: 1 | 68/6000 | 120/4500 | SOHC | OBD-0 | Concerto, Civic IV ED3, ED6; Civic V EG4, EG8 | |
D15B6 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.1: 1 | 46/4500 | 112/3000 | SOHC | OBD-0 | ||
D15B7 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.2: 1 | 74/5900 | 132/5000 | SOHC | OBD-1 | Civic V EJ2, Civic del sol EG1 (US model) | |
D15B8 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.1: 1 | 52/4500 | 112/3000 | SOHC | OBD-1 | ||
D15Z11) | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.3: 1 | 68/5500 | 131/4500 | SOHC | VTEC-E | OBD-1 | Civic V EG4, EG8; Civic VI MA9 |
D15Z3 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.3: 1 | 68/5500 | 131/4500 | SOHC | VTEC-E | OBD-1 | Civic VI MA9 |
D15Z6 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.6: 1 | 84/6500 | 138/5200 | SOHC | VTEC-E | OBD-1 | Civic VI EK3 |
D15Z8 | 1493 cm³ | 75 mm × 84.5 mm | 9.6: 1 | 85/6500 | 134/5400 | SOHC | VTEC-E | OBD-1 | Civic VI MB3, MB9 |
Technical
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Honda D15 engine Technical details and specifications (1984-2006)
Honda Civic CRX 1.5 (EW3) D15 (1984-1988)
No. of cylinders 4/OHC
Capacity 1450cc
Compression ratio 8,7:1
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Suitable for unleaded petrolYes
Ignition system TypeTSZ-iTrans-i
Fuel system Make Honda Type PGM-FI
Ignition coil Make Hitachi/Denso
Distributor Make Hitachi No. TD-03J
Thermostat opens 76-78°C
Starter motor Make Hitachi Type S115-396
Minimum starting voltage 11V
Maximum cranking amps 122-149A
Regulated voltage 13.9-15.1VHonda Civic (91-95) 1.5 Engine: D15B2
No. of cylinders 4/OHC
Capacity 1493cc
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
Diagnostic socket Yes
Oil pressure 3.5 bar @ 3000rpm
Thermostat opens 78-90°C© Motor car History
Service
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Honda D15 engine Service Guide (1984-2006)
Honda Civic CRX 1.5 (EW3) D15 (1984-1988)
Spark plugs Original equipment NGK Type BCPR6EY-11
Spark plugs Electrode gap 1.1 mm
Spark plugs Tighten 15-25 Nm
Spark plugs Make Autolite Type 63
Spark plugs Make Bosch Type WR7DCX
Spark plugs Make Champion Type RC9YCC
Valve clearance -INLET 0.17-0.22mm check cold
Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.22-0.27mm check cold
Engine oil grade - moderate climate 15W/40 SAE or 20W/50 SAE
Engine oil with filter 3.5 litres
Cooling system 5.1 litresHonda Civic 1.5 Engine: D15B2
Spark plugs Electrode gap 1.0-1.1mm
Spark plugs Original equipment NGK Type BKR6E-11
Valve clearance -INLET 0.18-0.22mm check cold
Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0.23-0.27mm check cold
Engine oil grade - normal/moderate climate 10W/40 or 15W/40SAE
Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30SAE
Engine oil grade - hot climate 20W/40SAE
Engine oil change 3.3 litres
Cooling system 4.5 litresManual gearbox oil grade 10W/30-40 SAE 2.3 litres
Brake fluid Type DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type Honda PAS
Power steering fluid 0.8 litres© Motor car History
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