Honda L13a engine

The 1.3-liter petrol engine Honda L13A has been produced in the company's plants since 2001 and is installed in many compact models of the company, such as Fit, Brio, City, and Civic. There are two different versions of the power unit: the 8-valve i-DSI and the 16-valve i-VTEC. The L-series engine line also includes the following units: L13B, L15A, and L15B.

Technical specifications of the Honda L13A 1.3-liter engine.

L13A i-DSI 8v modifications: L13A1, L13A6, L13A7 and L13A8
Exact capacity1339 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power85 - 95 HP
Torque120 - 125 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 8v
Cylinder diameter73 mm
Piston stroke.80 mm
Compression ratio10.8
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterthere is no
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4/5
Approximate life expectancy275 000 HP
L13A i-VTEC 16v modifications: L13A3 and L13A5
Exact capacity1339 cm³
Power systeminjector
Engine power99 HP
Torque127 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter73 mm
Piston stroke.80 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Engine featuresSOHC
Hydraulic compensator. there is no
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteri-VTEC
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use3.6 liters 5W-30
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4/5
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption Honda L13a engine

Using the example of the 2007 Honda Jazz with a manual gearbox:
City6.8 litry
Route4.7 litry
Mixed5.5 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the L13A engine according to the catalog is 100 kg. The engine number L13A is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. Engines of this series are considered reliable and practically have no weak points. The very tight underhood layout makes it difficult to service the power unit. The i-DSI modification is equipped with eight spark plugs, and in service they often forget to change them all. Prolonged use of spark plugs leads to the failure of ignition coils. There are no hydraulic compensators, so valve clearances need to be adjusted every 50 thousand km.

Engine Honda L13a

Honda
Civic 8 (FD)2005 - 2008
City 4 (GD)2002 - 2008
Fit 1 (GD)2001 - 2007
Fit 2 (GE)2007 - 2014
Jazz 1 (GD)2002 - 2008
Jazz 2 (GG)2008 - 2015

Engines from the same line as Honda L13a engine

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