Honda D17A
This engine is reliable, but may start to consume oil by 150,000 km.
Honda Stream engines
The Honda Stream is a Japanese compact van produced from 2000 to 2014 by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The Honda Civic model was used as a platform for the car. In total, two generations of the car were produced. The car was successfully sold until 2015 in the markets of Japan and Singapore, and was also exported to European countries. Not officially sold in North America. The model was assembled in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and some other countries. Stream is translated from English as “stream”.
The Honda Stream was offered with 4 engines between 2000 and 2014 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.7 to 2.0 liters, power output from 115 to 220 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda D17A (about 300,000 km).
Honda Stream engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Stream 1 (RN) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Honda K20A | 2000–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 155–220 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda D17A | 2000–2006 | 1.7 L R4 | 115–135 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda Stream 2 (RN6) 2006–2014 | |||||||
| Honda R20A | 2006–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Honda R18A | 2006–2014 | 1.8 L R4 | 140 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~280,000 km |
Honda Stream engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Honda Stream?
Honda Stream 1 (RN) (2000–2006): Honda K20A and Honda D17A; Honda Stream 2 (RN6) (2006–2014): Honda R20A and Honda R18A.
Which Honda Stream engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Honda Stream engines are: Honda D17A — about 300,000 km; Honda K20A — about 300,000 km; Honda R20A — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Honda Stream engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda D17A — 3.5 L (5W-30); Honda K20A — 4.2 L (5W-30); Honda R18A — 3.7 L (5W-30); Honda R20A — 4.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Honda Stream have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Honda K20A, Honda R18A and Honda R20A; timing belt: Honda D17A. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Honda Stream available with a diesel engine?
No, all Honda Stream engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Honda K20A
The most famous problem with this engine is the rapid wear of the exhaust camshaft.
Honda R18A
The power unit is quite demanding on the quality of the fuel and oil used.
Honda R20A
This engine is quite demanding on the quality of fuel and oil used.
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