1990 Ford Orion Third generation (MK3) Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All other modifications | 5300–5400 rpm |
| Maximum K-value | 2.5 1/m |
| Specified value according to European standard. | |
| Idling speed with automatic gearbox | 750–850 rpm |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines | 850–950 rpm |
| No adjustment possible | |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines | 850–950 rpm |
| No adjustment possible | |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJF engines | 850–950 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines | 840–870 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines | 840–870 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines | 840–870 rpm |
| All other modifications | 750–850 rpm |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines | 1–2 % |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines | 0.8–1.2 % |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines | 0.8–1.2 % |
| All other modifications | 0.5 % |
| CO content at increased idling speed | 0.3 % |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6F engines | -10°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| only using special tester | |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6G engines | -10°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| only using special tester | |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines | -8°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LJF engines | -10°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| only using special tester | |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines | -12°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines | -12°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All other modifications | -10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| only using special tester | |
| Increased idling speed | 2800–3100 rpm |
| Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines | 400 ppm |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUJ engines | 300 ppm |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LUK engines | 300 ppm |
| All other modifications | 100 ppm |
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Ford.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1990 Ford Orion user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
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Doing basic service for your 1990 Ford Orion you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1990 Ford Orion generations
In 1990 Ford offered 2 generations of the Orion. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.