Toyota 1NZ-FE
The most famous problem of this series is oil consumption after 100 thousand km. There are many reasons for this: wear of…
Toyota bB/Scion xB engines
Toyota bB is a Japanese subcompact car from the manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. Years of production – 2000-2016. Under the real name, the car was sold only in the Japanese market. In the North American market, the machine is known as the Scion xB. Translated from English, the abbreviation in the name of the model means “black box”, which speaks of the unlimited or undisclosed possibilities of this vehicle. Since 2005, the second generation of the 5-seater minivan has been produced.
The Toyota bB/Scion xB was offered with 4 engines between 2000 and 2016 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.4 liters, power output from 80 to 170 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 2AZ-FE (about 350,000 km).
Toyota bB/Scion xB engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota bB NCP3 2000–2005 | |||||||
| Toyota 2NZ-FE | 2000–2005 | 1.3 L R4 | 80–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota bB 2 (QNC20) 2006–2016 | |||||||
| Toyota 3SZ-VE | 2006–2016 | 1.5 L R4 | 105–110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Scion xB E150 2007–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2007–2015 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Scion xB XP30 | |||||||
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km | |
Toyota bB/Scion xB engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota bB/Scion xB?
Toyota bB NCP3 (2000–2005): Toyota 2NZ-FE; Toyota bB 2 (QNC20) (2006–2016): Toyota 3SZ-VE; Scion xB E150 (2007–2015): Toyota 1NZ-FE and Toyota 2AZ-FE; Scion xB XP30: Toyota 1NZ-FE.
Which Toyota bB/Scion xB engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota bB/Scion xB engines are: Toyota 2AZ-FE — about 350,000 km; Toyota 2NZ-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 3SZ-VE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota bB/Scion xB engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 3SZ-VE — 3.1 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota bB/Scion xB have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE and Toyota 3SZ-VE.
Was the Toyota bB/Scion xB available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota bB/Scion xB engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 3SZ-VE
The motor is demanding on the quality of lubrication, bad oil accelerates its wear at times.
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