Toyota 1MZ-FE
At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.
Toyota Alphard engines
Toyota Alphard is a Japanese minivan car produced by Toyota Motor Corporation since 2002. The 3rd generation of the model has been produced since 2015. The car is named after the brightest star in the constellation of Hydra – Alpha Hydrae. In 2006, a deluxe version of the Royal Lounge Alphard was introduced. In contrast to the 7-seat standard, it has only 4 seats. There is also a sports modification – Vellfire. In the 3rd generation, the car has a fundamentally new design and a set of functions.
The Toyota Alphard was offered with 7 engines since 2002 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 3.5 liters, power output from 131 to 315 hp. 6 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1MZ-FE (about 450,000 km).
Toyota Alphard engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Alphard 1 (AH10) 2002–2008 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2002–2008 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 2002–2008 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 2AZ-FXE | 2005–2008 | 2.4 L R4 | 131–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Alphard 2 (AH20) 2008–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2008–2015 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Alphard 3 (AH30) 2015–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2AR-FE | 2015–present | 2.5 L R4 | 169–181 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2AR-FXE | 2015–present | 2.5 L R4 | 152–161 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2018–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
Toyota Alphard engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Alphard?
Toyota Alphard 1 (AH10) (2002–2008): Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 2AZ-FXE; Toyota Alphard 2 (AH20) (2008–2015): Toyota 2GR-FE; Toyota Alphard 3 (AH30) (2015–present): Toyota 2AR-FE, Toyota 2AR-FXE and Toyota 2GR-FKS.
Which Toyota Alphard engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Alphard engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 2AZ-FE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Alphard engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FXE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FXE — 4.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota Alphard have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2AR-FE, Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 2AZ-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FE and Toyota 2GR-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1MZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Alphard available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Alphard engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 2AZ-FXE
Until 2007, there was a coolant leak due to the breakdown of the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
Toyota 2GR-FE
In engines until 2010, the oil supply line to the phase regulators had a rubber part that could burst and the unit…
Toyota 2AR-FXE
The reliability of the engine is at a high level, it has almost no weak points.
Toyota 2GR-FKS
This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.
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