Honda C32A engine

The 3.2-liter V6 engine Honda C32A was produced at the company's factories from 1990 to 1999 and installed in the second generation models of Legend, Inspire, and corresponding Acura versions. In addition to the standard engine variants with power ranging from 200 to 205 HP, there was also a Type 2 version with 230 HP. The C-series engine lineup also includes the following units: - C27A, - C30A, - C32B, and - C35A.

Technical specifications of the Honda C32A 3.2 liter engine

Type I modifications: C32A1, C32A2, C32A3, C32A4 and C35A6
Exact capacity3206 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power200 - 205 HP
Torque285 - 295 nm
Engine blockaluminum V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter90 mm
Piston stroke.84 mm
Compression ratio9.6
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivestrip
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use4.7 liters 5W-30
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 2/3
Approximate life expectancy330 000 HP
Modification Type II: Performance Variant C32A1
Exact capacity3206 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power230 HP
Torque280 nm
Engine blockaluminum V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter90 mm
Piston stroke.84 mm
Compression ratio10
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivebelt
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use4.7 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 2/3
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP

Fuel consumption Honda C32A engine

An example is the Honda Legend from 1994 with an automatic transmission.
City15.7 litry
Route8.8 litry
Mixed11.5 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the C32A engine according to the catalog is 217 kg. The engine number C32A is located behind the oil dipstick. There are no reliability issues with the engine, but many are not satisfied with the fuel consumption. The most common problem here is oil leakage from under the valve covers. Lubrication often gets into the spark plug wells, causing ignition coil failure. Lambda sensors and water pump may only need replacement up to 100,000 km mileage. After 200,000 km, excessive oil consumption often occurs due to piston ring deposits.

Engine Honda C32a

Acura
TL 1 (UA)1995 - 1998
Daewoo
Arcadia 11994 - 1999
Honda
Inspire 2 (UA)1995 - 1998
Legend 2 (KA7)1990 - 1995
Saber 1 (UA)1995 - 1998

Engines from the same line as Honda C32A engine

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