Toyota 22R
The main difficulties for the owners are the competent setting of the carburetor.
Toyota 4Runner engines
The Toyota 4Runner is a Japanese compact and mid-size SUV produced since 1984 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Since 2009, the 5th generation of the model has been produced. In the domestic Japanese market, the model was sold under the name Toyota Hilux Surf. Used Hilux Surf machines have been exported to Pakistan, Australia, UK and other countries. After 2005 in the Southeast Asian market, the model was replaced by Fortuner. The 4Runner has been supplied to the North American market since 2014.
The Toyota 4Runner was offered with 16 engines since 1984 (11 petrol, 5 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 4.7 liters, power output from 75 to 285 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 8 a timing belt. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1GR-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota 4Runner engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner 1 (N60) 1984–1989 | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1984–1989 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y-EU | 1984–1989 | 2.0 L R4 | 95–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-E | 1984–1989 | 2.4 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota 22R | 1984–1989 | 2.4 L R4 | 95–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-TE | 1986–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 137 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota 3VZ-E | 1988–1989 | 3.0 L V6 | 145–150 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 4Runner 2 (N120) 1989–1995 | |||||||
| Toyota 3L | 1989–1995 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y-E | 1989–1993 | 2.2 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3VZ-E | 1989–1995 | 3.0 L V6 | 145–150 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-E | 1989–1995 | 2.4 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 1993–1995 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 4Runner 3 (N180) 1995–2002 | |||||||
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 1995–2002 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5VZ-FE | 1995–2002 | 3.4 L V6 | 190 hp | petrol | belt | 5.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 1995–2002 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 4Runner 4 (N210) 2002–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2002–2009 | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2002–2009 | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 2002–2006 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 2KD-FTV | 2002–2006 | 2.5 L R4 | 120–142 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 6.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2UZ-FE | 2003–2009 | 4.7 L V8 | 230–282 hp | petrol | belt | 6.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 4Runner 5 (N280) 2009–present | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2009–present | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 2TR-FE | 2009–present | 2.7 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Toyota 4Runner engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota 4Runner?
Toyota 4Runner 1 (N60) (1984–1989): Toyota 2L, Toyota 3Y-EU, Toyota 22R-E, Toyota 22R, Toyota 22R-TE and Toyota 3VZ-E; Toyota 4Runner 2 (N120) (1989–1995): Toyota 3L, Toyota 4Y-E, Toyota 3VZ-E, Toyota 22R-E and Toyota 1KZ; Toyota 4Runner 3 (N180) (1995–2002): Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 5VZ-FE and Toyota 1KZ; Toyota 4Runner 4 (N210) (2002–2009): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2KD-FTV and Toyota 2UZ-FE; Toyota 4Runner 5 (N280) (2009–present): Toyota 1GR-FE and Toyota 2TR-FE.
Which Toyota 4Runner engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota 4Runner engines are: Toyota 1GR-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2UZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3RZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota 4Runner engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1GR-FE — 5.3–6.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1KD-FTV — 7 L (0W-30 (since 10.2010), 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50); Toyota 1KZ — 7–7.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40); Toyota 22R — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 22R-E — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 22R-TE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 2KD-FTV — 6.9 L (5W-30); Toyota 2L — 5.8–7.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 2TR-FE — 5.5 L (5W-20); Toyota 2UZ-FE — 6.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 3L — 6.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 3RZ-FE — 5.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 3VZ-E — 4.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 3Y-EU — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4Y-E — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 5VZ-FE — 5.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota 4Runner have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 22R, Toyota 22R-E, Toyota 22R-TE, Toyota 2TR-FE, Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 3Y-EU and Toyota 4Y-E; timing belt: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2KD-FTV, Toyota 2L, Toyota 2UZ-FE, Toyota 3L, Toyota 3VZ-E and Toyota 5VZ-FE; gear drive: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ and Toyota 2KD-FTV. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota 4Runner available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2KD-FTV, Toyota 2L and Toyota 3L.
Engine details
Toyota 22R-E
Malfunctions in the operation of the vane-type mass fuel flow sensor lead to a sharp increase in fuel consumption.
Toyota 2L
Due to a not very successful cooling system, these diesel engines overheat very often.
Toyota 3Y-EU
The main problems of this power unit are somehow connected with its overheating.
Toyota 22R-TE
Firstly, this is a very rare turbo engine, there will be problems with service and spare parts.
Toyota 4Y-E
This power unit is extremely prone to overheating, most often with a gasket breakdown.
Toyota 3L
Diesel engines of this series are very reliable, but noisy and vibration-loaded.
Toyota 3VZ-E
Cracks in the heads are formed as a result of overheating due to the breakdown of the gasket.
Toyota 2UZ-FE
The biggest downside is the huge fuel consumption.
Toyota 1KD-FTV
up to 2011, aluminum pistons on these engines often cracked.
Toyota 2KD-FTV
Prior to 2011, there was a problem with aluminum pistons cracking.
Toyota 1GR-FE
This is a reliable unit without any weaknesses in the design and the most common reason for contacting the service station is…
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