The 1.5-liter Honda D15B gasoline engine was produced by the concern from 1987 to 2005 and was installed on many popular models of the company, and above all on the four generations of the Civic. There were versions of D15B with a carburetor and an injector, with 8 or 16-valve cylinder heads, and also with VTEC.
The D-series also includes internal combustion engines: D13B, D14A, D16A and D17A.
The engine was installed on:
- Honda Capa 1 (GA) in 1998 – 2002;
- Honda City 3 (SX) in 1996 – 2002;
- Honda Civic 4 (EF) in 1987 – 1991;
- Honda Civic 5 (EG) in 1991 – 1996;
- Honda Civic 6 (EJ) in 1995 – 2000;
- Honda Civic 7 (ES) in 2000 – 2005;
- Honda CR-X 2 (EF) in 1987 – 1991;
- Honda CR-X 3 (EG) in 1992 – 1998;
- Honda Concerto 1 (MA) in 1988 – 1994.
Specifications
| Production years | 1987-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1493 |
| Fuel system | carburetor (PGM-CARB 16v: D15B3, D15B4) injector (PGM-FI 8v: D15B6, D15B8) injector (PGM-FI 16v: D15B1, D15B2, D15B7) injector (PGM-FI VTEC 16v: D15B5) |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 105 (PGM-CARB 16v) 60 – 70 (PGM-FI 8v) 70 – 105 (PGM-FI 16v) 130 (PGM-FI VTEC 16v) |
| Torque output, Nm | 120 – 130 (PGM-CARB 16v) 110 – 115 (PGM-FI 8v) 110 – 135 (PGM-FI 16v) 140 (PGM-FI VTEC 16v) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84.5 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 (PGM-CARB 16v) 9.1 (PGM-FI 8v) 9.2 (PGM-FI 16v) 9.3 (PGM-FI VTEC 16v) |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no (PGM-CARB 16v, PGM-FI 8v, PGM-FI 16v) VTEC (PGM-FI VTEC 16v) |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 (PGM-CARB 16v) EURO 2 (PGM-FI 8v) EURO 2 (PGM-FI 16v) EURO 2 (PGM-FI VTEC 16v) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda CR-X del Sol 1995) — city — highway — combined |
9.0 5.5 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~290 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
Disadvantages of the Honda D15B engine
- These engines are very reliable, but often begin to consume oil after 150,000 km;
- Up to 100 thousand km may require replacement: thermostat, pump or crankshaft pulley;
- Often the exhaust manifold bursts here, and welding does not help him for a long time;
- The culprit of floating revolutions is most often contamination of the throttle or idle valve;
- Valves require adjustment every 40,000 km, and the timing belt lasts about 90,000 km.
D15B Engine Repair Parts List
| Full name of the part | Part code |
| Piston without rings Honda D15B1/D15B2 d75.0 STD (13101-PM3-000) Teikin | 38145 STD |
| Piston rings Honda D16 d75.0 STD 1.2-1.5-4.0 (13011-PM0-B02) 4 cylinders TP | 32375-STD |
| Piston rings Honda D16W1 d75.0 STD 1.0-1.2-2.8 (13011-P08-004) 4 cylinders TP | 32381-STD |
| Head bolts Honda Civic 16V M10x1.25×140 (set 10 things) Elring | 706.120 |
| Inlet valve Honda B16A 5.5x33x102.3 (14711-PR3-000) Rocky | HMA1450 |
| Inlet valve Honda D12-D16 5.5x29x115 (14711-PM3-000) Rocky | HMA1000 |
| Exhaust valve Honda B16A/B17A/B18/D15B/D16Y/D16Z 5.5x28x102.5 (14721-PR3-000) Rocky | HMB1450 |
| Exhaust valve Honda D13/15/16 5.5x25x118.8 UM | 16-VX173 |
| Valve | V91730 |
| Valve guide bush | VAG92397 |
| Valve guide bush | VAG96221 |
| Toothed belt 103×240 Honda Contitech | CT 862 |
| Complete set of Honda gaskets D15 SOHC 16V 1992 (06110-P08-000) Eristic | EF6150 |
| Gasket Set, engine | 01-52355-02 |
| Complete gasket set | 50001716 |
| Complete gasket set | GR541 |
| Upper gasket set | 50001530 |
| Gasket Set, cylinder head | 02-52355-02 |
| Gasket, cylinder head | 61-52355-00 |
| Head gasket | 50001326 |
| Head gasket | BV020 |
| Valve cover gasket | 71-52543-00 |
| Manifold gasket | JC863 |
| Manifold gasket | JF119 |
| Valve cap inlet Honda color code “white” (12210-P45-G01) Elring | 130.560 |
| Oil scraper cap | 130.860 |
| Valve stem seals (130.860+130.560) | 084.300 |
| Water pump | 50 005 084 |
| Water pump | 50005094 |
| Basic liners | MS-2206GP STD |
| Basic liners Honda D13/D15 Taiho | M453A-STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda D15 Taiho | R456H-STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda D16 Taiho | R460H-STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda Civic 1.5 EW 83-87, D15 16V 90- NDC | CB-2205GP STD |
| Connecting rod bushings Honda Civic D16 86-, ZC 84- NDC | CB-2208GP STD |
| Semi-rings persistent | TW-1134GP STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda EV/EW Taiho | T451A1-STD |
| Spark plug DOUBLE COPPER (RC9MCC4) Champion | OE089 /T10 |
| Oil filter h=103.0 Honda KS Original /10 | 50 013 146 |
| V-ribbed belt | 4 PK 875 |
| V-ribbed belt | 4PK775 |
| V-ribbed belt 3PK760 Contitech | 3 PK 760 |
| V-ribbed belt Honda Civic 1,3, Citr. ZX, Nis. Almera | 4 PK 815 |
| V-belt 10×875 Contitech | AVX 10 X 875 |
| Piston rings set for 4 cylinders 1.2×1.5×2.8 | RS-35050 |
| Inlet valve Honda D14 5.5x30x118.6 UM | 16-VN391 |
| Exhaust valve Honda D14 5.5x26x116 UM | 16-VX392 |
| Inlet valve Honda D16Z6/D15Z3/D15B7 5.5×27.5×120.1 (14711-P07-000) | HMA1160 |
| Exhaust valve Honda D16Z6/D15B7/D15Z3/D15Z1 5.5×23.5×117.6 (14721-P07-000) | HMB1190 |
| Toothed belt 106×240 Honda Civic 1.4 Contitech (=CT692) | CT1070 |
| Timing drive repair kit | CT 1070 K1 |
| Complete set of gaskets | GR540 |
| Gasket Set, engine | 01-52355-01 |
| Gasket Set, cylinder head | 02-52355-01 |
| Upper gasket set | DR540 |
| Pallet gasket | JJ309 |
| Valve cover gasket | JN679 |
| Gasket, cylinder head cover | 71-52357-00 |
| Gasket, intake manifold | 70-52356-00 |
| Gasket, intake manifold | 70-52358-00 |
| Gasket, exhaust manifold | 70-52354-00 |
| Stuffing box | PA425 |
| Stuffing box | PA969 |
| Stuffing box | PA970 |
| Stuffing box | 81-53224-00 |
| Stuffing box | 81-53233-00 |
| Stuffing box | 81-53323-00 |
| Gasket Set, engine | 01-52680-01 |
| Gasket Set, cylinder head | 02-52680-01 |
| Head gasket | BV350 |
| Gasket, cylinder head | 61-52680-00 |
| Gasket, oil pan | 71-52383-00 |
| Valve cover gasket | JN744 |
| Gasket, cylinder head cover | 71-52384-00 |
| Manifold gasket | JD051 |
| Exhaust manifold gasket | 70-52382-00 |
| Gasket, intake manifold | 70-52381-00 |
| Downpipe gasket | JE625 |
| Valve stem inlet | PB355 |
| Oil scraper cap, outlet | PB356 |
