Honda D16A
The power units of this series are reliable, but prone to oil consumption after 150,000 km.
Honda Ballade engines
The Honda Ballade is a Japanese 4-door sedan compact car from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured since 1980. The name of the model in translation from French means “ballad”. The model is essentially an analogue of Honda Civic for the domestic Japanese market. Since 2011, the 5th generation of the model based on Honda City has been produced for South Africa. At the same time, until 2001, under the name Ballade, Civic models were produced at the local enterprise.
The Honda Ballade was offered with 4 engines between 1988 and 2000 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.8 liters, power output from 60 to 170 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda B16A (about 330,000 km).
Honda Ballade engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Ballade 1988–2000 | |||||||
| Honda D15B | 1988–1995 | 1.5 L R4 | 60–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~290,000 km |
| Honda B18B | 1992–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda B16A | 1996–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 150–170 hp | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km | |
| Other Honda Ballade engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Honda D16A | 1986–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
Honda Ballade engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Ballade?
Honda Ballade (1988–2000): Honda D15B, Honda B18B and Honda B16A.
Which Honda Ballade engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Ballade engines are: Honda B16A — about 330,000 km; Honda B18B — about 300,000 km; Honda D16A — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda Ballade engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda B16A — 4 L (5W-30); Honda B18B — 4 L (5W-30); Honda D15B — 3.3 L (5W-30); Honda D16A — 3.6 L (5W-30).
Does the Honda Ballade have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Honda B16A, Honda B18B, Honda D15B and Honda D16A. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Honda Ballade available with a diesel engine?
No, all Honda Ballade engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Honda D15B
These engines are very reliable, but often begin to consume oil after 150,000 km.
Honda B16A
This power unit has virtually no weak points and is legendaryly reliable.
Honda B18B
This series of motors is very reliable and has virtually no characteristic weaknesses.
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