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Daihatsu Hijet — Specifications

Full engine, drivetrain, fluid, and maintenance interval specifications for the 1994–1999 S110P.

Engine

Engine Codes
EF-NS (SOHC) / EF-GS (DOHC)
Configuration
3-cylinder inline — 659 cc
Valvetrain — EF-NS
SOHC — 6 valves (2 per cylinder)
Valvetrain — EF-GS
DOHC — 12 valves (4 per cylinder)
Fuel System
Carbureted (naturally aspirated)
Cooling
Water-cooled
Ignition
Distributor with vacuum advance
Firing Order
1 – 2 – 3

Ignition & Timing

Spark Plug Gap
0.9 – 1.0 mm
Base Timing (EF-NS)
7° BTDC at 950 RPM
Base Timing (EF-ES)
5° BTDC at 850 RPM
Base Timing (EF-TS)
10° BTDC at 900 RPM
Points Gap (if equipped)
0.2 – 0.4 mm

Fluids

Engine Oil Capacity (with filter)
3.1 L
Engine Oil Grade
5W-30 or 10W-30 (API SN/SP)
Coolant Capacity (5MT 4WD)
5.5 – 5.7 L
Coolant Type
Ethylene Glycol Long-Life — 50:50
Manual Trans (4WD, incl. transfer case)
2.3 L — GL-4 75W-80
Manual Trans (2WD)
1.1 L — GL-4 75W-80
Front Differential
0.5 L — GL-5 80W-90
Rear Differential (std)
1.1 L — GL-5 80W-90
Rear Differential (diff lock)
1.3 L — GL-5 SAE 90W
Brake Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Fuel Tank
~30 L / 8 gal
Fuel Grade
87 octane (regular unleaded)

Drivetrain

Drive Type
2WD (RWD) or vacuum-actuated 4WD
Transmission
5-speed manual
4WD Engagement
Vacuum solenoid / actuator — cab selector switch
Engine Location
Front-mounted (cab-over)

Tires & Wheel Alignment

Tire Size (standard)
145/80R12 LT or 5.00-12
Tire Pressure (front & rear)
~2.0 kg/cm² (≈ 28 PSI) — verify door placard
Toe-In (all)
0.0 ± 1.0 mm
Camber (all)
0°15' ± 45'
Caster (truck)
3°08' ± 1°
Caster (van)
3°04' ± 1°
King Pin Angle
13°03' ± 1°
Front Side Slip
In 5 mm ~ Out 5 mm

Valve Clearances (Cold)

Intake
0.18 ± 0.05 mm
Exhaust
0.25 ± 0.05 mm

Maintenance Intervals

Service ItemInterval
Engine Oil & FilterEvery 10,000 km or 6 months
Air FilterEvery 15,000 km or annually
Spark PlugsEvery 48,000 km
Fuel FilterEvery 40,000 km
Transmission FluidEvery 40,000 km
Differential FluidEvery 40,000 km
Coolant FlushEvery 2 years
Timing BeltEvery 60,000 km — interference engine, do not skip
Valve ClearancesCheck every 40,000 km