The 2.4-liter Toyota 2RZ-E engine was produced from 1989 to 2004 in Japan and only for commercial vehicles. Due to the lack of balance shafts, the motor became famous for vibrations. In parallel with the injection until 1999, a carburetor version with the 2RZ index was produced.
The RZ family includes engines: 1RZ‑E, 2RZ‑E, 2RZ‑FE, 3RZ‑FE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota HiAce H100 in 1989 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 1989-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 2438 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 120 |
| Torque output, Nm | 198 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota HiAce 2003) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 8.6 10.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~500 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 2RZ-E engine
- This motor is considered to be very reliable and unpretentious in maintenance.
- Due to the lack of balance shafts in the design, the engine is prone to vibrations.
- Unstable operation of the unit is usually associated with out-of-adjustment valves.
- By a run of 200 thousand kilometers, a timing chain may well be asked for a replacement.
