Toyota 2L
Due to a not very successful cooling system, these diesel engines overheat very often.
Toyota HiAce engines
Toyota HiAce is a Japanese commercial vehicle from Toyota Motor Corporation. It began to be produced in 1967. The car is manufactured in two main body modifications – a 12-seater minibus and a 2-seater pickup truck. Minivans, vans, taxis and ambulances are also known. Since 2004, the fifth generation of the model has been produced in the Philippines. The car is also assembled in China, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.
The Toyota HiAce was offered with 16 engines since 1982 (5 diesel, 11 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 4.0 liters, power output from 75 to 300 hp. 10 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1UZ-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota HiAce engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota HiAce 3 (H50) 1982–1989 | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1982–1989 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y | 1982–1989 | 2.0 L R4 | 85–100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2Y | 1982–1989 | 1.8 L R4 | 80–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y-E | 1985–1989 | 2.2 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y | 1985–1989 | 2.2 L R4 | 90–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota HiAce 4 (H100) 1989–2004 | |||||||
| Toyota 1UZ-FE | 1989–2004 | 4.0 L V8 | 250–300 hp | petrol | belt | 5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 3L | 1989–2004 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2L | 1989–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 2RZ-E | 1989–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 120 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1RZ-E | 1989–2004 | 2.0 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 1993–2004 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 1994–2004 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 1994–2004 | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota HiAce 5 (H200) 2004–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2TR-FE | 2004–present | 2.7 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 2004–present | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 1TR-FE | 2004–present | 2.0 L R4 | 135–140 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota HiAce 6 (H300) 2019–present | |||||||
| Toyota 7GR-FKS | 2019–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota HiAce | |||||||
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km | |
Toyota HiAce engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota HiAce?
Toyota HiAce 3 (H50) (1982–1989): Toyota 2L, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 4Y-E and Toyota 4Y; Toyota HiAce 4 (H100) (1989–2004): Toyota 1UZ-FE, Toyota 3L, Toyota 2L, Toyota 2RZ-E, Toyota 1RZ-E, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 3RZ-FE and Toyota 5L / 5L-E; Toyota HiAce 5 (H200) (2004–present): Toyota 2TR-FE, Toyota 5L / 5L-E and Toyota 1TR-FE; Toyota HiAce 6 (H300) (2019–present): Toyota 7GR-FKS; Toyota HiAce: Toyota 1KD-FTV.
Which Toyota HiAce engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota HiAce engines are: Toyota 1UZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2RZ-E — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3RZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota HiAce engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1KD-FTV — 7 L (0W-30 (since 10.2010), 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-50); Toyota 1KZ — 7–7.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40); Toyota 1RZ-E — 4.1 L (5W-30); Toyota 1TR-FE — 5.5 L (5W-20); Toyota 1UZ-FE — 5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2L — 5.8–7.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 2RZ-E — 4.1 L (5W-30); Toyota 2TR-FE — 5.5 L (5W-20); Toyota 2Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 3L — 6.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 3RZ-FE — 5.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 3Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4Y-E — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 5L / 5L-E — 5.1–5.7 L (5W-40); Toyota 7GR-FKS — 6.2 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota HiAce have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1RZ-E, Toyota 1TR-FE, Toyota 2RZ-E, Toyota 2TR-FE, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 4Y, Toyota 4Y-E and Toyota 7GR-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 1UZ-FE, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L and Toyota 5L / 5L-E; gear drive: Toyota 1KD-FTV and Toyota 1KZ. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota HiAce available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L and Toyota 5L / 5L-E.
Engine details
Toyota 2Y
The main problems are caused by setting up a sophisticated carburetor design.
Toyota 3Y
Many problems are associated with malfunctions of a complex carburetor design.
Toyota 4Y
The main difficulties are associated with setting up a structurally complex carburetor.
Toyota 4Y-E
This power unit is extremely prone to overheating, most often with a gasket breakdown.
Toyota 3L
Diesel engines of this series are very reliable, but noisy and vibration-loaded.
Toyota 1RZ-E
The reliability of this motor is excellent, with proper maintenance it does not break.
Toyota 2RZ-E
This motor is considered to be very reliable and unpretentious in maintenance.
Toyota 5L / 5L-E
Atmospheric diesel engines of the L series are quite reliable, but they work noisily and with vibrations.
Toyota 1KD-FTV
up to 2011, aluminum pistons on these engines often cracked.
Toyota 1TR-FE
The motor is extremely reliable and rarely breaks if maintained well.
Toyota 7GR-FKS
In specialized forums, they often complain only about leaks, and especially on the timing cover.
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