Toyota 1MZ-FE
At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.
Toyota Avalon engines
The Toyota Avalon is a Japanese full-size vehicle manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1994. In 2012, the 4th generation of the model was released. In 2016, the exterior of the car was updated. The model was produced in the USA, Australia and Japan. Until the end of 2016, since production began, 1,365,856 Avalons have been sold in the United States alone. Since 2013, cars have also been produced in Canada, South Korea, the Middle East and Puerto Rico. Avalon is the famous island from The Legend of King Arthur.
The Toyota Avalon was offered with 7 engines since 1994 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 152 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 Avalon engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon 1 (XX10) 1994–1999 | |||||||
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 1994–1999 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota Avalon 2 (XX20) 1999–2004 | |||||||
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 1999–2004 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota Avalon 3 (XX30) 2004–2012 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2004–2012 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Avalon 4 (XX40) 2012–2018 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2012–2018 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2AR-FXE | 2012–2018 | 2.5 L R4 | 152–161 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Avalon 5 (XX50) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota M20A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.0 L R4 | 170–178 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2018–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota A25A-FXS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 174–189 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota A25A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 200–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota Avalon engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Avalon?
Toyota Avalon 1 (XX10) (1994–1999): Toyota 1MZ-FE; Toyota Avalon 2 (XX20) (1999–2004): Toyota 1MZ-FE; Toyota Avalon 3 (XX30) (2004–2012): Toyota 2GR-FE; Toyota Avalon 4 (XX40) (2012–2018): Toyota 2GR-FE and Toyota 2AR-FXE; Toyota Avalon 5 (XX50) (2018–present): Toyota M20A-FKS, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota A25A-FKS.
Which Toyota Avalon engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Avalon engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 2AR-FXE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Avalon engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FXE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota A25A-FKS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota M20A-FKS — 4.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota Avalon have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota A25A-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota M20A-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1MZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Avalon available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Avalon engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
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.
Toyota A25A-FKS
Most of the complaints on specialized forums are related to various knocks or noise under the hood.
Toyota A25A-FXS
Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.
Toyota M20A-FKS
So far, the bulk of complaints on specialized forums are related to its noisy work.
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