Insight I Europe · 2000–2006

Honda Insight 1.0 IMA Insight I Europe · 76 hp (2000 to 2006)

The Honda Insight 1.0 IMA of the Insight I Europe generation uses the ECA 1.0 Hybrid petrol engine with 76 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 76 PS / 56 kW
Displacement: 995 cm³
Cylinders: 3
Engine code: ECA 1.0 Hybrid
Period covered: 2000–2006
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

76 hp (56 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2000 to 2006.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Honda Insight 1.0 IMA Insight I Europe?

The ECA 1.0 Hybrid petrol engine (995 cc), 76 hp (56 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda Insight 1.0 IMA?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the ECA 1.0 Hybrid engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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