The Nissan CA16DE is a 1.6 liter (1,598 cc, 97.51 cu in) straight-four, four-stroke carburetor gasoline engine from Nissan CA-family. The Nissan CA16S engine was produced from 1981 through 1990.
This engine has SOHC (single overhead camshaft) with two valves per cylinder (8 valves in total), cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum cylinder head; fully balanced five-bearing crankshaft. The engine is equipped with a single barrel carburetor and ignition system with a mechanical distributor. The engine that was installed on the Yue Loong Feeling was equipped with a double-barrel carburetor.
Bore and stroke are 78.0 mm (3.07 in) and 83.6 mm (3.29 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating of 9.0:1. The engine produced 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp) at 5,200 rpm of maximum horsepower and 123 Nm (91 ft⋅lb) at 3,200 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- CA – Engine Family
- 16 – 1.6 Liter Displacement
- S – Carburetor
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine code | CA16S |
Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Production | 1981-1990 |
Displacement | 1.6 L, 1,598 cm3 (97.51 cu in) |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Power adder | None |
Max. horsepower | 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp) at 5,200 rpm |
Max. torque | 123 Nm (91 ft⋅lbf) at 3,200 rpm |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Dimensions (L x H x W): | – |
Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The Nissan CA16S motor has a cast-iron cylinder block. The cylinder block, a monoblock special casting structure, employs a five-bearing-support system. The CA16S engine cylinder bore is 78.0 mm (3.07 in) and the piston stroke is 83.6 mm (3.291 in), compression ratio rating is 9.0:1.
The pistons are each fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring. The cylinder block height is 204.8 mm (8.06 in).
Cylinder block | ||
Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron | |
Compression ratio: | 9.0:1 | |
Cylinder bore: | 78.0 mm (3.07 in) | |
Piston stroke: | 83.6 mm (3.291 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 78.000-78.050 mm (3.0709-3.0720 in) | |
Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 77.925-77.935 mm (3.0679-3.0683 in) |
Cylinder head
Cylinder head | ||
Cylinder head alloy | Aluminum | |
Valve Arrangement: | SOHC | |
Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
Intake/Exhaust duration: | – |
Maintenance data
Compression pressure | |
Standard | 14.0 kg/cm2 (199 psi) / 350 rpm |
Minimun | 12.0 kg/cm2 (171 psi) / 350 rpm |
Oil system | |
Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
Recommended engine oil | 10W-30 |
Oil type API | SE or SF |
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) | With oil filter: 3.8 l (3-3/8 qt) Without oil filter: 3.4 l (3 qt) |
Vehicle applications
Model | Years Produced |
Nissan Violet | 1981-1982 |
Nissan Stanza (T11, T12) | 1981-1990 |
Nissan Auster (T11, T12) | 1981-1990 |
Nissan Bluebird (910, U11) | 1982-1987 |
Nissan Bluebird (U12) | 1987-1991 |
Nissan Bluebird Van (U11) | 1987-1990 |
Yue Loong Feeling 101, 102 | – |
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Dear Concern,
Greetings…!
I recently overhauled my CA16S engine and install new piston, rings, etc.
Please recommend me engine oil.
Note: Here only 02 to 03 months winter.
Thanks & Regards,
Muhammad Farooq Khan