From 1997 to 2007, the US plant produced Honda’s J30A 3.0-liter V6 engine, which was used in several of the company’s well-known models, including the Odyssey minivan and the Accord. This unit, now known as the J30Y1, dominated the Chinese market after undergoing a minor modernization.
Internal combustion engines J25A, J32A, J35A, and J37A are also part of the J-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Acura CL 1 (YA) in 1996 – 1999;
- Acura RDX (China) under the index J30Y1;
- Honda Accord 6 USA (CG) in 1997 – 2002;
- Honda Accord 7 USA (CM) in 2002 – 2007;
- Honda Avancier 1 (TG) in 1999 – 2003;
- Honda Inspire 4 (UC) in 2003 – 2007;
- Honda Odyssey 1 (RA) in 1997 – 1999;
- Honda Odyssey 2 (RA6) in 1999 – 2003.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2997 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 210 (base J30A1) 240 – 245 (powerful J30A4, J30A5) |
| Torque output, Nm | 265 – 270 (base J30A1) 280 – 285 (powerful J30A4, J30A5) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 (base J30A1) 10.0 (powerful J30A4, J30A5) |
| 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 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Odyssey 2000) — city — highway — combined |
13.6 8.8 10.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~375 000 |
| Weight, kg | 190 |
Disadvantages of the Honda J30A engine
This series of engines is renowned for its dependability and low-maintenance requirements.
Camshafts may suffer if you fail to notice the drop in oil level.
The throttle and nozzle contamination is typically the cause of the motor’s erratic operation.
Bad fuel causes the catalyst to clog quickly, resulting in traction dips.
You must replace the timing belt every 100,000 kilometers and adjust the valves once every 50,000 kilometers.
J30A Engine Repair Parts List
| Full name of the part | Part code |
| Piston rings Honda J30A4 d86.00 STD 1.2-1.2-2.8 (13011-RCA-A01) TP | 32403-STD |
| Valve cap inlet Honda color code “white” (12210-P45-G01) Elring (Inlet 5,5 x 11/13×10 /ACM PR color code “white”) | 130.560 |
| Oil scraper cap (exhaust. 5,5 x 11/13×10 HONDA /ACM. Black spring) | 130.860 |
| Valve stem seals (130.860+130.560) (set 16 things (130.860+130.560) Black spring = exhaust, White spring = inlet) | 084.300 |
| Stuffing box 80x98x10/7.7 (614 830) Elring (80x98x10 A/BS F LD FPM) | 590.797 |
| Spark plug DOUBLE COPPER (RC9MCC4) Champion (RC9MCC4) | OE089 /T10 |
| Sealant kit: Dirko HT + Dirko S + Curil T Elring (20 ml Curil T+ 20 ml Dirko S + 20 ml Dirko HT) | 447.201 |