Toyota 1MZ-FE
At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.
Toyota Highlander/Kluger engines
The Toyota Highlander is a Japanese SUV manufactured on the Toyota K platform by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The five-seat and five-door crossover has been produced since 2000. Currently, the third generation of the car is coming off the assembly line, restyling of which took place at the beginning of 2017. In the local market, in Japan, the car is sold under the name Toyota Kluger (translated from German – “smart”). In 2003, the Highlander became the best-selling crossover in the global market.
The Toyota Highlander/Kluger was offered with 12 engines since 2000 (12 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 145 to 315 hp. 10 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1MZ-FE (about 450,000 km).
Toyota Highlander/Kluger engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Highlander 1 (XU20) 2000–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2000–2007 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 2000–2003 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 3MZ-FE | 2004–2007 | 3.3 L V6 | 225–255 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid XU20 2005–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 3MZ-FE | 2005–2007 | 3.3 L V6 | 225–255 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Highlander 2 (XU40) 2007–2013 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2007–2013 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1AR-FE | 2009–2013 | 2.7 L R4 | 180–190 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FXE | 2010–2013 | 3.5 L V6 | 249–293 hp | petrol | chain | 6.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid XU40 2007–2010 | |||||||
| Toyota 3MZ-FE | 2007–2010 | 3.3 L V6 | 225–255 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Highlander 3 (XU50) 2013–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2013–2016 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1AR-FE | 2013–present | 2.7 L R4 | 180–190 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FXE | 2013–2016 | 3.5 L V6 | 249–293 hp | petrol | chain | 6.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FXS | 2016–2019 | 3.5 L V6 | 263 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2016–2019 | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 8AR-FTS | 2016–present | 2.0 L R4 | 231–245 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.9 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota Highlander 4 (XU70) 2019–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2019–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota A25A-FXS | 2019–present | 2.5 L R4 | 174–189 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota T24A-FTS | 2022–present | 2.4 L R4 | 270–280 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota S20A-FTS | 2022–present | 2.0 L R4 | 247 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.3 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota Highlander/Kluger engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Highlander/Kluger?
Toyota Highlander 1 (XU20) (2000–2007): Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 3MZ-FE; Toyota Highlander Hybrid XU20 (2005–2007): Toyota 3MZ-FE; Toyota Highlander 2 (XU40) (2007–2013): Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 1AR-FE and Toyota 2GR-FXE; Toyota Highlander Hybrid XU40 (2007–2010): Toyota 3MZ-FE; Toyota Highlander 3 (XU50) (2013–present): Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 1AR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FXS, Toyota 2GR-FKS and Toyota 8AR-FTS; Toyota Highlander 4 (XU70) (2019–present): Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS, Toyota T24A-FTS and Toyota S20A-FTS.
Which Toyota Highlander/Kluger engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Highlander/Kluger engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FXE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Highlander/Kluger engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota 2GR-FXE — 6.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FXS — 5.4 L (0W-20); Toyota 3MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 8AR-FTS — 4.9 L (5W-30); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota S20A-FTS — 5.3 L (0W-20); Toyota T24A-FTS — 5.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota Highlander/Kluger have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1AR-FE, Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota 2GR-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FXS, Toyota 8AR-FTS, Toyota A25A-FXS, Toyota S20A-FTS and Toyota T24A-FTS; timing belt: Toyota 1MZ-FE and Toyota 3MZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Highlander/Kluger available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Highlander/Kluger engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 3MZ-FE
On long runs, an impressive oil burn often begins.
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…
Toyota 2GR-FXE
Despite the fact that this is a rather late modification of the power unit of the 2GR line, scuffing in the fifth…
Toyota 8AR-FTS
A number of owners complain about extraneous sounds when the engine is running during a cold start.
Toyota 2GR-FKS
This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.
Toyota 2GR-FXS
This is a reliable engine and at the moment it has not been marked with serious breakdowns.
Toyota A25A-FXS
Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.
Toyota T24A-FTS
Like all units with combined injection, it is demanding on fuel quality.
Toyota S20A-FTS
On specialized forums they don’t scold him much and only note electrical glitches.
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