1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Sedan Third generation facelift (MK3) Emission
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Condition | Value |
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All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D engines | 5500–5600 rpm |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines | 5500–5600 rpm |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines | 5100–5300 rpm |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 D engines | 3 1/m |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DR engines | 3 1/m |
All Vauxhall diesel straight-4 1.7 L 17 DT (TC4EE1) engines | 2 1/m |
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 720–880 rpm |
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1990.3–1995.11) | 750–910 rpm |
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.8–1994.6) | 570–730 rpm |
All other modifications | 750–800 rpm |
1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 900–950 rpm |
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 720–880 rpm |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5) | 900–950 rpm |
1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 56 HP engine (1988.9–1992.9) | 820–880 rpm |
1.7 D with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 59 HP engine (1992.7–1995.11) | 820–920 rpm |
1.7 TD with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 80 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 780–880 rpm |
1.8 i CAT with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1990.3–1995.11) | 820–980 rpm |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 850–900 rpm |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 850–900 rpm |
2.0 i 16V 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 860–1020 rpm |
2.0 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 860–1020 rpm |
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.1–1992.10) | 720–880 rpm |
2.0 i Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP engine (1992.6–1994.11) | 860–1020 rpm |
2.5 V6 with gasoline V6 2.5 L 168 HP engine (1988.8–1994.6) | 570–730 rpm |
All other modifications | 720–780 rpm |
No adjustment possible |
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 0.5–1.5 % |
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 1–1.5 % |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5) | 1–1.5 % |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 1 % |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 1 % |
2.0 i 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1991.1–1992.10) | 0.5–1 % |
All other modifications | 0.5 % |
CO content at increased idling speed | 0.3 % |
1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | -5°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.8) | -10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1988.9–1995.8) | -10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
2.0 i Turbo 4x4 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP engine (1992.6–1994.11) | -20°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
No adjustment possible | |
All other modifications | -10°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
No adjustment possible |
Increased idling speed | 2800–3200 rpm |
Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
1.4 S with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 350 ppm |
1.6 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 74 HP engine (1988.9–1995.11) | 350 ppm |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 80 HP at 5400 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3400 RPM engine (1988.9–1993.5) | 350 ppm |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP at 5400 RPM, 143 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 350 ppm |
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 89 HP engine (1988.9–1995.8) | 350 ppm |
All other modifications | 100 ppm |
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Vauxhall.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Sedan 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 Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Emission
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1992 Vauxhall Cavalier Sedan generations
In 1992 Vauxhall offered 2 generations of the Cavalier Sedan. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.