Toyota 2C
The cylinder head has a low resource here, it often bursts from overheating.
Toyota Caldina engines
The Toyota Caldina is a Japanese mid-range station wagon produced between 1992 and 2007. by the automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. The car is essentially a 5-door modification of Toyota Corona. In total, 3 generations of the model were released. Officially, the car was intended for the domestic Japanese market. However, due to its good technical characteristics, it was also sold in the markets of South America, Russia, New Zealand and many other countries. The translation of the name of the car means “most important”.
The Toyota Caldina was offered with 10 engines between 1992 and 2007 (8 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.2 liters, power output from 70 to 260 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 8 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3S-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Caldina engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Caldina 1 (T190) 1992–2002 | |||||||
| Toyota 3S-FE | 1992–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 4S | 1992–1995 | 1.8 L R4 | 105–125 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 2C | 1992–1998 | 2.0 L R4 | 70–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.1–5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3S-GE | 1992–1997 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–210 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5E-FE | 1992–1997 | 1.5 L R4 | 90–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 7A-FE | 1996–1997 | 1.8 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Caldina 2 (T210) 1997–2002 | |||||||
| Toyota 3C | 1997–2002 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–105 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.9–5.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 3S-GTE | 1997–2001 | 2.0 L R4 | 185–260 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1ZZ | 2000–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota Caldina 3 (T240) 2002–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2002–2007 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
Toyota Caldina engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Caldina?
Toyota Caldina 1 (T190) (1992–2002): Toyota 3S-FE, Toyota 4S, Toyota 2C, Toyota 3S-GE, Toyota 5E-FE and Toyota 7A-FE; Toyota Caldina 2 (T210) (1997–2002): Toyota 3C, Toyota 3S-GTE and Toyota 1ZZ; Toyota Caldina 3 (T240) (2002–2007): Toyota 1AZ-FSE.
Which Toyota Caldina engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Caldina engines are: Toyota 3S-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3S-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 4S — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Caldina engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1AZ-FSE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2C — 4.1–5 L (5W-40); Toyota 3C — 4.9–5.2 L (5W-40); Toyota 3S-FE — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3S-GE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3S-GTE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4S — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 5E-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 7A-FE — 4.2 L (5W-30 / 10W-30 / 15W-40 / 20W-50).
Does the Toyota Caldina have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1AZ-FSE and Toyota 1ZZ; timing belt: Toyota 2C, Toyota 3C, Toyota 3S-FE, Toyota 3S-GE, Toyota 3S-GTE, Toyota 4S, Toyota 5E-FE and Toyota 7A-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Engine details
Toyota 3S-GE
All power units of this line are very reliable, but there is still one weak point: closer to 200,000 km of run,…
Toyota 3S-GTE
As any turbo engine, this one is demanding on the quality of the oil and the frequency of its replacement, otherwise the…
Toyota 4S
The injection pump has become unusable. The breakdown is accompanied by a leak of gasoline into the crankcase and a breakdown of…
Toyota 5E-FE
The most common engine failure is a cylinder head gasket breakdown due to overheating. For the same reason, oil seals tan and…
Toyota 3C
The main problem of a diesel engine is the frequent cracking of the cylinder head due to overheating.
Toyota 1AZ-FSE
Owners of AZ series engines have often encountered mixing oil and antifreeze. The short-threaded head bolts, which could not withstand the load,…
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