Technical characteristics of vehicle components

Recommended Lubricants and Fluids

Engine oil:
- type	All-weather engine oil API SJ
- viscosity	5W-30
Automatic transmission fluid	Mercon III Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission oil	Transmission oil SAE 75W/90
Type of brake fluid	DOT3
Power Steering Fluid	Mercon III Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fuel type	Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher

Quantities

Engine oil, with filter change:
– six-cylinder engine	3.9 l
– four-cylinder engine	3.5 l
Automatic transmission:
- models with a four-cylinder engine	5.6 l
- models with a six-cylinder engine	6.8 l
- Manual Transmission	2.7 l
Coolant:
- models with a six-cylinder engine	7.4 l
- models with a four-cylinder engine	7.0 l
Ignition system
spark plug type:
- models with a four-cylinder engine	NGK BKR5E-11 or Motorcraft AGSP 32C
– models with a six-cylinder engine:
• 1993-1997	NGK ZFR5F-11 or Motorcraft AGSP 32C
• 1998	Nippondenso PKJ16CR8
Spark clearance:
- all models except 1998 models with a six-cylinder engine	0.975 - 1.075 mm
- models of 1998 of release with the six-cylinder engine	0.700 - 0.775 mm
High voltage wire resistance	16 kOhm per 100 cm wire length
The order of operation of the cylinders:
– four-cylinder engine	1–3–4–2
– six-cylinder engine	1–2–3–4–5–6
Ignition advance angle (terminals of the diagnostic connector GND and TEN are connected):
- models with a four-cylinder engine	11 - 13°to TDC
- models with a six-cylinder engine	9 - 11°to TDC
Cooling system
Thermostat:
- the thermostat starts to open	80 - 84°С
– the thermostat is fully open	95°С
Drive Belt Deflection
Six-cylinder engine:
– the pump of system of hydrostrengthening of a steering:
• new belt	6 - 7 mm
• old belt	7 - 8 mm
– generator:
• new belt	6 - 7 mm
• old belt	7 - 8 mm
Four cylinder engine:
– the pump of system of hydrostrengthening of a steering:
• new belt	8 - 12.5 mm
• old belt	12.5 - 15.5 mm

Generator

Models without air conditioning:
- new belt	8 - 9 mm
- old belt	11 - 12.5 mm
Models with air conditioning:
- new belt	4.5 - 6 mm
- old belt	8 - 9 mm
Brake system:
- the minimum allowable thickness of the friction material of the brake linings	1.5 mm
- the minimum allowable thickness of the friction material of the brake pads	1.5mm
Handbrake adjustment:
– models with rear drum brakes	4 - 7 clicks
– models with rear disc brakes	6 - 9 clicks
Idle speed:
– 1993-1995	0.975 - 1.075 mm
– 1996 and 1997:
• models with a four-cylinder engine	650 - 750 rpm
• models with a six-cylinder engine	600 - 700 rpm
– 1998	Not subject to adjustment
Valve clearances (engine cold) (1998 models only):
- models with a four-cylinder engine (intake and exhaust valves)	0.225 - 0.3 mm
– models with a six-cylinder engine:
• intake valves	0.25 - 0.3 mm
• exhaust valves	0.275 - 0.325 mm

Tightening torques, Nm

Engine oil drain plug	30 – 40
Automatic transmission:
- drain plug	16,2 – 28,4
- pallet fixing bolts	8 – 10
Manual Transmission:
- filler cap	45
- drain plug	39
- spark plug	17,5
- wheel nuts	88 – 118

Engine oil viscosity table

For better fuel economy and easier cold starting, use an oil with a lower viscosity for this temperature range.

Cylinder layout and identification of distributor or ignition coil wires