Toyota 4A-FE
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Toyota Corolla Spacio engines
Toyota Corolla Spacio is a Japanese compact van from Toyota Motor Corporation. Manufactured in Japan and Turkey from 1997 to 2009. The literal translation of the name of the car means “space”. The development of the car was based on the concept of providing the consumer with a small, comfortable and inexpensive minivan for daily use. There are 2 generations of the model. In the second generation, the car was also manufactured in left-hand drive design, mainly for the US market.
The Toyota Corolla Spacio was offered with 4 engines between 1997 and 2007 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.8 liters, power output from 100 to 145 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 4A-FE (about 300,000 km).
Toyota Corolla Spacio engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Spacio 1 (E110) 1997–2001 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-FE | 1997–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 7A-FE | 1997–2001 | 1.8 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Corolla Spacio 2 (E120) 2001–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZZ | 2001–2007 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 2001–2007 | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
Toyota Corolla Spacio engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Corolla Spacio?
Toyota Corolla Spacio 1 (E110) (1997–2001): Toyota 4A-FE and Toyota 7A-FE; Toyota Corolla Spacio 2 (E120) (2001–2007): Toyota 1ZZ and Toyota 1NZ-FE.
Which Toyota Corolla Spacio engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Corolla Spacio engines are: Toyota 4A-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 7A-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 1NZ-FE — about 200,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Corolla Spacio engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 4A-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 Corolla Spacio have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1NZ-FE and Toyota 1ZZ; timing belt: Toyota 4A-FE and Toyota 7A-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Corolla Spacio available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Corolla Spacio engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 1NZ-FE
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