The Japanese company produced the 2.8-liter Toyota 3L diesel engine from 1988 to 2015 and installed it on HiAce minibuses, Dyna delivery trucks, and Hilux SUV pickups. Copies of this power unit are still produced for various commercial vehicles.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota 4Runner 2 (N120) in 1989 – 1995;
- Toyota HiAce 4 (H100) in 1989 – 2004;
- Toyota Hilux 5 (N80) in 1988 – 1997; Hilux 6 (N140) in 1997 – 2005;
- Toyota LC Prado J70 in 1990 – 1996; LC Prado 90 (J90) in 1996 – 2002.
Specifications
| Production years | 1988-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2779 |
| Fuel system | prechamber |
| Power output, hp | 78 – 91 |
| Torque output, Nm | 188 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 22.2 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.1 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997) — city — highway — combined |
13.5 8.6 10.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
| Weight, kg | 230 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 3L engine
- Diesel engines of this series are very reliable, but noisy and vibration-loaded;
- The engine does not have any weak points; on specialized forums, they only complain about leaks;
- On runs of 200 – 300 thousand km, fuel injectors may often require replacement;
- If the timing belt breaks, not only the valves will bend here, but the camshaft will also break;
- Hydraulic compensators are not provided and valve clearances have to be adjusted.
3L diesel engine for hiace is much better than petrol engines .
The 3L engine are eliable but leaks on the cylinder head never end
Which Toyota L series engine is best for commuter omnibus business in the Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 environment?
3L Diesel👍🏼!