The 2.5-liter V6 Honda J25A engine was produced at the American plant from 1998 to 2003 and was installed only on the popular third-generation Inspire model or its counterpart Saber. This motor is considered the rarest in the extensive family of J-series V-shaped motors.
The J-series also includes internal combustion engines: J30A, J32A, J35A and J37A.
The engine was installed 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
- This particular motor is rare, but the whole series is famous for its reliability;
- Keep an eye on the oil level, when it falls, the camshafts wear out quickly;
- Due to contamination of the throttle valve, engine speed often floats here;
- The timing belt serves about 100 thousand km, and when it breaks the valve bends 100%;
- Valve clearances require adjustment every 50,000 km, there are no hydraulic lifters.
