The 1.3-liter Toyota 8A-FE gasoline engine has been assembled in Tianjin since 1998 and is installed both on models of the Japanese concern and on cars of Chinese companies. Such a unit on Lifan cars is known as LF479Q3, and on Geely under the index MR479Q.
The A family also includes engines: 8A‑FE, 5A‑FE, 5A‑FHE, 4A‑FE, 4A‑FHE, 4A‑GE, 4A‑GZE, 7A‑FE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Vios 1 (XP40) in 2002 – 2006.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1998 |
| Displacement, cc | 1342 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 85 |
| Torque output, Nm | 110 – 120 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 78.7 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 69 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Vios 2005) — city — highway — combined |
8.8 5.4 6.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
Disadvantages of the 8A-FE engine
- First of all, this motor often suffers from poor-quality assembly and components.
- In second place is lubricant consumption, which may appear even up to 100 thousand km.
- The culprit of the floating engine speed is usually the contamination of the injectors and throttle.
- The weaknesses of the engine also include sensors and components of the ignition system.
- Hydraulic compensators are not provided and the valves need to be adjusted periodically.
