Toyota Chaser engines
The Toyota Chaser is a mid-size sedan from the Toyota Motor Corporation brand. Produced from 1977 to 2001 in six generations based on Toyota Mark II. Official sales of the car were carried out only in the Japanese market. However, a large number of used cars were sold in the Russian and Southeast Asian markets. The name of the model literally translated from English means “to pursue”.
The Toyota Chaser was offered with 7 engines between 1980 and 1996 (6 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 3.0 liters, power output from 75 to 280 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1JZ-GE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Chaser engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Chaser 2 (X60) 1980–1984 | |||||||
| Toyota 1G | 1980–1984 | 2.0 L R6 | 105–210 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Chaser 3 (X70) 1984–1988 | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1984–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota Chaser 4 (X80) 1989–1992 | |||||||
| Toyota 7M-GE | 1989–1992 | 3.0 L R6 | 190–205 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1JZ-GE | 1990–1992 | 2.5 L R6 | 180–200 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2–5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1JZ-GTE | 1990–1992 | 2.5 L R6 | 280 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.1–5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Chaser 5 (X90) 1992–1996 | |||||||
| Toyota 2JZ-GE | 1992–1996 | 3.0 L R6 | 215–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4–5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Other Toyota Chaser engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 4S | 1986–1999 | 1.8 L R4 | 105–125 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~350,000 km |
Toyota Chaser engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Chaser?
Toyota Chaser 2 (X60) (1980–1984): Toyota 1G; Toyota Chaser 3 (X70) (1984–1988): Toyota 2L; Toyota Chaser 4 (X80) (1989–1992): Toyota 7M-GE, Toyota 1JZ-GE and Toyota 1JZ-GTE; Toyota Chaser 5 (X90) (1992–1996): Toyota 2JZ-GE.
Which Toyota Chaser engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Chaser engines are: Toyota 1JZ-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 1JZ-GTE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Chaser engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1G — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 / 15W-50); Toyota 1JZ-GE — 4.2–5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 1JZ-GTE — 5.1–5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GE — 4–5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2L — 5.8–7.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 4S — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 7M-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Chaser have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Toyota 1G, Toyota 1JZ-GE, Toyota 1JZ-GTE, Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 2L, Toyota 4S and Toyota 7M-GE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Chaser available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 2L.
Engine details
Toyota 2L
Due to a not very successful cooling system, these diesel engines overheat very often.
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 7M-GE
The most famous engine problem is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket in the area of the 6th cylinder.
Toyota 1JZ-GE
This is a very reliable motor without any weak points and all its problems from old age. However, on long runs, it…
Toyota 1JZ-GTE
Due to a design flaw, the sixth cylinder in the engine is not cooled enough, which forces the owner to modify the…
Toyota 2JZ-GE
The design of the motor has no weaknesses, but at high mileage it consumes oil. The reason here, as usual, is the…
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