5VZ-FE – Toyota gasoline V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.4 liters. The motor is designed for light buses and SUVs, its feature is a peak torque at medium revs. The motor is compact, economical and well suited for installation in SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Gasoline consumption per 100 km, in urban mode – 17-19 liters, in suburban mode – 14-15 liters.
The VZ family includes engines: 1VZ‑FE, 2VZ‑FE, 4VZ‑FE, 3VZ‑FE, 3VZ‑E, 5VZ‑FE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota 4Runner 3 (N180) in 1995 – 2002;
- Toyota Granvia 1 (XH10) in 1995 – 2002;
- Toyota LC Prado 90 (J90) in 1996 – 2002; LC Prado 120 (J120) in 2002 – 2004;
- Toyota T100 1 (XK10) in 1995 – 1998;
- Toyota Tacoma 1 (N140) in 1995 – 2004;
- Toyota Tundra XK20 in 2000 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 3378 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 190 |
| Torque output, Nm | 298 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 93.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1999) — city — highway — combined |
17.6 11.1 13.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
| Weight, kg | 205 |
Frequent problems
Engines of the 5VZ series suffer from frequent overheating. The problem may be caused by the departure of antifreeze due to the breakdown of the gasket on the cylinder head. If the coolant maintains a stable level, the following components should be checked for serviceability – the fan, radiator cap, thermostat and radiator. The cylinder head itself can also crack. In addition, on the motors of this modification, wear of the connecting rod bushings occurs.
Due to old age, motors can start consuming a lot of oil, as well as a number of other problems typical for high mileage. The only way to prolong the trouble-free operation of the unit is to follow three simple rules – regularly carry out proper maintenance, fill only high-quality fuel and lubricants and monitor the condition of the cooling system. With this approach, the motor resource often exceeds 300 thousand km.
