From 1998 to 2003, the American plant produced the 2.5-liter V6 Honda J25A engine, which was exclusively used in the well-liked third-generation Inspire or Saber models. In the large family of J-series V-shaped motors, this motor is thought to be the rarest.
The J30A, J32A, J35A, and J37A internal combustion engines are also part of the J-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Acura TL 2 (UA4) in 1998 – 2003;
- Honda Inspire 3 (UA4) in 1998 – 2003;
- Honda Saber 2 (UA4) in 1998 – 2003.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 2495 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 200 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 71.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VTEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Saber 1999) — city — highway — combined |
12.7 7.9 9.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 170 |
Disadvantages of the Honda J25A engine
Although this specific motor is uncommon, the entire series is renowned for its dependability;
Watch the oil level; when it drops, the camshafts deteriorate quickly; engine speed frequently floats here due to throttle valve contamination;
The valve bends 100% when the timing belt breaks after about 100,000 kilometers; there are no hydraulic lifters, and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 50,000 kilometers.