Nissan CA16S

Nissan CA16SThe 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 codeCA16S
LayoutFour stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4)
Fuel typeGasoline
Production1981-1990
Displacement1.6 L, 1,598 cm3 (97.51 cu in)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Power adderNone
Max. horsepower81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp) at 5,200 rpm
Max. torque123 Nm (91 ft⋅lbf) at 3,200 rpm
Firing order1-3-4-2
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 alloyCast 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 alloyAluminum
Valve Arrangement:SOHC
Valves:8 (2 valves per cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration:

Maintenance data

Compression pressure
Standard14.0 kg/cm2 (199 psi) / 350 rpm
Minimun12.0 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 APISE 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

ModelYears Produced
Nissan Violet1981-1982
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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1 Comment

  1. 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

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