Toyota 2TZ-FE
The main disadvantage is the extreme inconvenience of engine maintenance.
Toyota Estima/Previa engines
Toyota Estima / Previa is a Japanese minivan car produced since 1990 by Toyota Motor Corporation. In Japan, the car is known under the name Toyota Estima, in Australia – Toyota Tarago. Since 2006, the 3rd generation of the model has been produced. The assembly is carried out in Japan. In 2016 Estima has undergone an update to the exterior, dashboard and security systems. The name Previa comes from the Italian word for “preview”, Estima – “to evaluate”.
The Toyota Estima/Previa was offered with 8 engines between 1990 and 2019 (2 diesel, 6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 79 to 280 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1MZ-FE (about 450,000 km).
Toyota Estima/Previa engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Estima 1 (XR10) 1990–1999 | |||||||
| Toyota 2TZ-FE | 1990–1997 | 2.4 L R4 | 133 hp | petrol | chain | 5.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 3C | 1992–1999 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–105 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.9–5.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 2TZ-FZE | 1994–1999 | 2.4 L R4 | 158 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota Previa XR10 1990–1999 | |||||||
| Toyota 2TZ-FE | 1990–1999 | 2.4 L R4 | 133 hp | petrol | chain | 5.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 2TZ-FZE | 1994–1999 | 2.4 L R4 | 158 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota Estima 2 (XR30) 2000–2005 | |||||||
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 2000–2005 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 2AZ-FXE | 2001–2005 | 2.4 L R4 | 131–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Previa 2 (XR30) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2000–2005 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 1CD-FTV | 2001–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–116 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Previa 3 (XR50) 2006–2019 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2006–2019 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
Toyota Estima/Previa engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Estima/Previa?
Toyota Estima 1 (XR10) (1990–1999): Toyota 2TZ-FE, Toyota 3C and Toyota 2TZ-FZE; Toyota Previa XR10 (1990–1999): Toyota 2TZ-FE and Toyota 2TZ-FZE; Toyota Estima 2 (XR30) (2000–2005): Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 2AZ-FXE; Toyota Previa 2 (XR30) (2000–2006): Toyota 2AZ-FE and Toyota 1CD-FTV; Toyota Previa 3 (XR50) (2006–2019): Toyota 2GR-FE.
Which Toyota Estima/Previa engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Estima/Previa engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 2AZ-FE — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Estima/Previa engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1CD-FTV — 6.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FXE — 4.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2TZ-FE — 5.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 2TZ-FZE — 5.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 3C — 4.9–5.2 L (5W-40).
Does the Toyota Estima/Previa have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 2AZ-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2TZ-FE and Toyota 2TZ-FZE; timing belt: Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 3C. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Estima/Previa available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1CD-FTV and Toyota 3C.
Engine details
Toyota 3C
The main problem of a diesel engine is the frequent cracking of the cylinder head due to overheating.
Toyota 1MZ-FE
At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.
Toyota 2TZ-FZE
The motor is prone to overheating due to insufficient natural cooling.
Toyota 1CD-FTV
The main malfunctions in fuel equipment are associated with injectors, they quickly wear out from abrasive wear due to impurities in diesel…
Toyota 2AZ-FXE
Until 2007, there was a coolant leak due to the breakdown of the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
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…
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