MKIII 7MGE and 7MGTE SPECS

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SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Valve Clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15 - 0.25 (0.006 - 0.010)
Exhaust 0.20 - 0.30 (0.008 - 0.012)

Spark Plug Type:
7M-GE
NIPPONDENSO PQ16R
NGK BCPR5EP11

7M-GTE
NIPPONDENSO PQ20R-P8
NGK BCPR6EP-N8

Spark Plug Gap, mm (in.):
7M-GE 1.1 (0.043)
7M-GTE 0.8 (0.031)

Drivebelt Deflection with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb.) thumb pressure (used belt), mm (in.):

1 15.0 - 17.0 ( 0.59 - 0.67)
2 10.5 - 12.0 ( 0.41 - 0.47)
3 9.0 - 11.0 ( 0.35 - 0.43)

Ignition Timing
10° BTDC (with terminals E1-TE1 of check connector connected.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil Capacity, L (qt., Imp qt.):
7M-GE
Dry Fill 5.1 ( 5.4, 4.5 )
Drain and Refill
With Filter 4.4 ( 4.7, 3.9 )
Without Filter 4.1 ( 4.3, 3.6 )

7M-GTE
Dry Fill 5.5 ( 5.8, 4.8 )
Drain and Refill
With Filter 4.7 ( 5.0, 4.1 )
Without Filter 4.4 ( 4.7, 3.9 )

Oil Grade (API):
SG or better. (If it is impossible to get SG or better grade, you may use SF grade)

Recommended Oil Viscosity (SAE):

Temperature range expected before next oil change.

COOLING SYSTEM

Total Capacity, L (qt. Imp qt):
7M-GE 8.1 ( 8.6, 7.1 )
7M-GTE Manual 8.2 ( 8.7, 7.2)
7M-GTE Automatic 8.1 ( 8.6, 7.1

Coolant Type:
With Ethylene Glycol antifreeze or anticorrosive (Toyota "Radiator Conditioner" anticorrosive or equivalent)
Do not user alcohol type antifreeze.

BATTERY

Specific Gravity Reading at 20°C (68°F)
1.260 Fully Charged
1.160 Half Charged
1.060 Discharged

Charging Rates.
Quick Charge 15 A max
Slow Charge 5 A max

CLUTCH

Pedal Freeplay, mm (in.):
5 - 15 ( 0.2 - 0.6 )

Fluid Type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Oil Capacity L (qt, Imp qt)
7M-GE 2.4 ( 2.5, 2.1 )
7M-GTE 3.0 ( 3.2, 2.6 )

Oil Type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended Viscosity
7M-GE
SAE 80W, 80W-90 or 75W-90
7M-GTE
SAE 75W-90

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Fluid Capacity L (qt, Imp qt)
Dry Fill 7.2 ( 7.6, 6.3 )
Drain and Refill <1.6 ( 1.7, 1.4 )

Fluid Type:
Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON®-II

DIFFERENTIAL

Oil Capacity L (qt, Imp qt):
1.3 ( 1.4, 1.1 )

Oil Type :
Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited Slip Differential API GL-5

Recommended Viscosity
below -18°C SAE 80W or 80W-90
above -18°C SAE 90

BRAKES

Minimum Brake Pedal Clearance when depressed, mm (in.):
80 ( 3.1 )

Pedal Freeplay, mm (in.):
3 - 6 ( 0.12 - 0.24 )

Parking Brake Adjustment
5 - 8 clicks

Fluid Type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3
top

STEERING

Wheel Freeplay
Less than 30mm ( 1.2 in. )

Power Steering Fluid Type
Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON®-II