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Valve Clearance: Specifications

Valve clearance specifications Intake When cold
(Coolant temperature is 15 - 25 deg C (59 - 77 deg. F))
0.13 - 0.17 mm
When hot
(Coolant temperature is 60 - 68 deg C (150 - 154 deg F))
0.17 - 0.21 mm
Exhaust When cold
(Coolant temperature is 15 - 25 deg C (59 - 77 deg. F))
0.23 - 0.27 mm
When hot
(Coolant temperature is 60 - 68 deg C (150 - 154 deg F))
0.28 - 0.32 mm
Valve stem to guide clearance IN Standard 0.020 - 0.047 mm
Limit 0.07 mm
EX Standard 0.045 - 0.072 mm
Limit 0.09 mm