The 1.3-liter Honda L13A gasoline engine has been produced at the concern’s factories since 2001 and is installed on many compact models of the company, such as the Fit, Brio, City and Civic. There are two different versions of the powertrain: 8-valve i-DSI and 16-valve i-VTEC.
Honda’s L-motors re-characterize the old philosophy that the engine should be economical and environmentally friendly. Originally, these Honda engines appeared in Fit cars, a super hit from Honda that opened a new page in the Japanese automotive industry. The popularity of Fit was so high that few other models could rival it, and the new engine series played a leading role in this.
The L-series also includes internal combustion engines: L13B, L15A and L15B.
The engine was installed 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 | 95 |
| 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
- The engines of this line are considered reliable and have virtually no weak points;
- Very dense engine compartment layout makes it difficult to maintain the power unit;
- The i-DSI modification is equipped with eight candles and the service station forgets to change them all;
- Too long operation of candles leads to failure of ignition coils;
- There are no hydraulic lifters and every 50 thousand km it is necessary to adjust the valve clearances.
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 |
