Since 2001, the company’s factories have been producing the 1.3-liter Honda L13A gasoline engine, which is found in many of its compact models, including the Fit, Brio, City, and Civic. The powertrain comes in two versions: 16-valve i-VTEC and 8-valve i-DSI.
The old idea that an engine should be economical and ecologically friendly is re-characterized by Honda’s L-motors. These Honda engines first appeared in Fit vehicles, which were a huge success for Honda and marked a turning point in the Japanese auto industry. Fit was so popular that few other models could compete with it, and the new engine series was a major factor in this.
Internal combustion engines (L13B, L15A, and L15B) are also part of the L-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Honda Civic 8 (FD) in 2005 – 2008;
- Honda City 4 (GD) in 2002 – 2008;
- Honda Fit 1 (GD) in 2001 – 2007;
- Honda Fit 2 (GE) in 2007 – 2014;
- Honda Jazz 1 (GD) in 2002 – 2008;
- Honda Jazz 2 (GG) in 2008 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 1339 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 85 – 95 (L13A i-DSI 8v: L13A1, L13A6, L13A7, L13A8) 99 (L13A i-VTEC 16v: L13A3, L13A5) |
| Torque output, Nm | 120 – 125 (L13A i-DSI 8v) 127 (L13A i-VTEC 16v) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v (L13A i-DSI 8v) aluminum 16v (L13A i-VTEC 16v) |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 (L13A i-DSI 8v) 10.5 (L13A i-VTEC 16v) |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no (L13A i-DSI 8v) i-VTEC (L13A i-VTEC 16v) |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Jazz 2007) — city — highway — combined |
6.8 4.7 5.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
| Weight, kg | 100 |
Disadvantages of the Honda L13A engine
This line of engines is regarded as dependable and has almost no vulnerabilities;
Maintaining the power unit is challenging due to the extremely dense engine compartment layout;
The service station neglects to replace all eight of the candles that come with the i-DSI modification;
In addition to the lack of hydraulic lifters and the need to change the valve clearances every 50,000 kilometers, prolonged candle operation causes ignition coils to fail.
L13 Engine Repair Parts List
| Full name of the part | Part code |
| Valve | V91730 |
| Exhaust valve Honda D13/15/16 5.5x25x118.8 UM | 16-VX173 |
| Inlet valve Honda D12-D16 5.5x29x115 (14711-PM3-000) Rocky (5.5x29x115) | HMA1000 |
| Valve guide bush | VAG92397 |
| Valve guide bush | VAG96221 |
| Piston kit | 13020-PWA-G01 |
| Piston kit | 13010-PWA-G01 |
| Piston rings (set for 1 cylinder) | 13021-PWA-G01 |
| Piston rings (set for 1 cylinder) | 13011-PWA-G01 |
| Bed bolt | 90008PM0003 |
| Crankshaft | 13310-PWA-000 |
| Flywheel (Transmission 5MT) | 22100-PWA-005 |
| Connecting rod | 13210-PWA-000 |
| Connecting rod bolt | 13204-PWA-003 |
| Short blok | 10002-PWA-E05 |
| Cylinder block “empty” | 11000-PWA-000 |
| Cylinder head | 12200-PWA-020 |
| Cylinder head (assy) | 10003-PWE-E02 |
| Cylinder head retaining bolts (10 things) | 14-32335-01 |
| Inlet valve (Honda) | 631 VE 30906 000 |
| Exhaust valve (Honda) | 631 VA 30907 100 |
| Intake valve spring | 14761-PWA-004 |
| Valve spring outlet | 14762-PWA-014 |
| Valve cracker | 14781-PJ7-003 |
| Camshaft | 14110-PWA-010 |
| Valve tappet lever | 14621-PWA-000 |
| Camshaft sprocket | 14211-PWA-000 |
| Valve train chain | 14401-PWA-004 |
| Timing chain tensioner | 14512-PWA-000 |
| Timing chain tensioner shoe | 14510-PWA-004 |
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 90031-PV0-003 |
| Complete set of Honda gaskets L13A1 (06110-PWA-010 + 06111-PWA-010) Eristic | EF6500 |
| Upper gasket set | EH6500 |
| Lower gasket set | 08-40019-01 |
| Head gasket Honda L13A1 (12251-PWA-004) Eristic | EG650 |
| Sealant-Pallet gasket heat resistant (-50/+300 degrees), tuba 70 ml (gray-black) Sealant, tuba 70 ml (gray-black) | 70-31414-10 |
| Pallet gasket | EP650 |
| Intake manifold gasket | EN650 |
| Intake manifold gasket (4 rings per motor) | EN650A |
| Manifold gasket outlet | EE650 |
| Coolant pump gasket | 19222-PWA-003 |
| Stuffing box 40x55x6 Honda (91212-PWA-003) Eristic (40*55*6) | EO0005 |
| Stuffing box 80x98x10 Eristic (80*98*10) | ER1401 |
| Oil pump | 15100-PWA-003 |
| Oil level indicator | 15650-PW-A000 |
| Coolant pump | 19200PWA003 |
| Thermostat assembled | 19301-PZA-305 |
| Valve cover gasket Honda L13A1 (12341-PWG-003) Eristic | ET650 |
| Valve stem seals (set 8 things) | 12-53547-04 |
| Oil scraper seals (inlet) Honda L13A1 (12210-PJ7-004) (set 4 things) Eristic (4 things per motor) | EV6009 |
| Oil scraper seals (release) Honda L13A1 (12211-PJ7-004) (set 4 things) Eristic (4 things per motor) | EV6010 |
| 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 | NJ288 |
| Basic liners Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13328-PWA-004/3) Taiho | M468A STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13281-PWA-004/3) Taiho | R468A STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda B16A Taiho (change to T468A) | T461A-STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda L13A/L15A/LDA (13331-PR3-004/3) Taiho (= T461A) | T468A-STD |
| Oil filter Ford/Honda h=87.0 d=66.0 Champion (change to COF102126S) | F126 /606 |
| Stop light 12V 21/5W W3x16Q, four pin (for Japanese) (Osram 7515, Philips 12066) Monark (12 V 21/5W W3x16q 7515) | 091 612 154 |
| Stop light 12V W5W 2,1×9,5D (Osram 2825, Philips 12961) Monark (12V 5W W2,1 x 9,5d) | 091 712 033 |
| Mini fuses set 6 things (5A-15A) Monark (FK1-MINI 6ST/PC) | 099 837 975 |
| Ignition coil | 30520PWA003 |
| Spark plug (BKR6E-11)(NGK) | 98079-561-4E |
| Flywheel bolt (Transmission 5MT) | 90011-PM0-000 |