Honda D16A
The power units of this series are reliable, but prone to oil consumption after 150,000 km.
Honda Domani engines
The Honda Domani is a Japanese mid-size vehicle from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Produced for the East Asian market from 1992 to 2000 in two generations. The car was produced in sedan and hatchback versions on the platform of the Honda Civic model. The name of the car in translation from Italian means “tomorrow”. The Domani model has established itself as an agile, fast and sporty cornering vehicle. The car was also sold in Europe, North America and South Africa.
Under the sloping hood of the Honda Domani, a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a working volume of just over 1.8 liters and a power of 140 horsepower is transversely mounted. The engine has two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder. Engine power is quite modest by Honda standards, especially considering the ability of the local engineers to remove one hundred “horses” per liter. This can be explained by the lack of a proprietary VTEC gas distribution system. But even without that, the engine is high-speed, and gives out its nameplate power only at 6300 rpm, that is, shortly before the lower limit of the maximum speed (6800).
The appearance of the car is devoid of any special design frills – an ordinary Japanese middle-class sedan. Despite the squatness and even some “flatness”, aggression in the Honda Domani is not felt.
Honda Domani has established itself as an exceptionally agile and fast car: sporty sharp reactions to the steering wheel, instant acceleration, overtaking and rebuilding with a large margin of speed. The steering wheel itself is tight, with excellent return action.
The Honda Domani was offered with 4 engines between 1992 and 2000 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.8 liters, power output from 60 to 200 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda B18C (about 325,000 km).
Honda Domani engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Domani 1 (MA) 1992–1997 | |||||||
| Honda B18C | 1992–1997 | 1.8 L R4 | 170–200 hp | belt | 4 L | ~325,000 km | |
| Honda B18B | 1992–1996 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–145 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Domani 2 (MB) 1997–2000 | |||||||
| Honda D15B | 1997–2000 | 1.5 L R4 | 60–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~290,000 km |
| Other Honda Domani engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Honda D16A | 1986–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–130 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
Honda Domani engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Domani?
Honda Domani 1 (MA) (1992–1997): Honda B18C and Honda B18B; Honda Domani 2 (MB) (1997–2000): Honda D15B.
Which Honda Domani engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Domani engines are: Honda B18C — about 325,000 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 Domani engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda B18B — 4 L (5W-30); Honda B18C — 4 L (5W-30); Honda D15B — 3.3 L (5W-30); Honda D16A — 3.6 L (5W-30).
Does the Honda Domani have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Honda B18B, Honda B18C, Honda D15B and Honda D16A. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Honda Domani available with a diesel engine?
No, all Honda Domani 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 B18B
This series of motors is very reliable and has virtually no characteristic weaknesses.
Honda B18C
Both in the normal and in the forced version, this unit is very reliable.
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