Engine Toyota 3SZ-VE

The 1.5-liter Toyota 3SZ-VE engine has been produced since 2005 at factories in China and Indonesia for compact models of the concern. The motor is equipped with a VVT-i phase regulator only at the intake. The timing drive in the power unit is carried out by a Morse chain.

The SZ family also includes engines: 1SZ‑FE and 2SZ‑FE.

The engine was installed on:

• Toyota Avanza 1 (F600) in 2006 – 2011; Avanza 2 (F650) since 2011;
• Toyota bB 2 (QNC20) in 2006 – 2016;
• Toyota LiteAce 6 (S400) since 2008;
• Toyota Passo M500 in 2008 – 2012;
• Toyota Rush 1 (J200) in 2006 – 2016;
• Daihatsu Luxio since 2009;
• Daihatsu Terios in 2006 – 2017;
• Perodua Alza since 2009;
• Perodua Myvi in 2011 – 2017.

Specifications

Disadvantages of the 3SZ-VE engine

• The motor is demanding on the quality of lubrication, bad oil accelerates its wear at times;
• When the hydraulic tensioner is loosened, the chain jumps and the valves hit the pistons;
• When operating in severe frost or heat, air leakage in the intake is possible;
• Due to the design of the pump, the lubricant spreads through the system for a long time after starting the engine;
• The drive belt of mounted units wears out quickly, but it is not cheap.