Toyota 22R
The main difficulties for the owners are the competent setting of the carburetor.
Toyota Hilux engines
The Toyota Hilux is a Japanese compact pickup truck manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1968. Since 2015, the 8th generation of the model has been produced. In the North American market, the model is better known as Truck, Pickup Truck and Compact Truck. The model was assembled in Japan, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, USA, Philippines, New Zealand, Germany, Thailand, Venezuela and other countries. Since 2010, the model has been implemented in the Russian market. The translation of the car name means “high class”.
The Toyota Hilux was offered with 24 engines since 1981 (8 diesel, 16 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 4.0 liters, power output from 75 to 285 hp. 17 use a timing chain and 7 a timing belt. 7 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1GR-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Hilux engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hilux 3 (N30) 1981–1983 | |||||||
| Toyota 22R | 1981–1983 | 2.4 L R4 | 95–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux 4 (N50) 1983–1988 | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1983–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y | 1983–1988 | 2.0 L R4 | 85–100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1Y | 1983–1988 | 1.6 L R4 | 84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-E | 1983–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota 22R | 1983–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 95–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y-E | 1984–1988 | 2.0 L R4 | 97 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~340,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-TE | 1985–1988 | 2.4 L R4 | 137 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux Surf N60 1984–1989 | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1984–1989 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y-E | 1984–1989 | 2.0 L R4 | 97 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~340,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux 5 (N80) 1988–1997 | |||||||
| Toyota 3L | 1988–1997 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2L | 1988–1997 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y-E | 1988–1993 | 2.2 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y | 1988–1997 | 2.2 L R4 | 90–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota 2Y | 1988–1995 | 1.8 L R4 | 80–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Toyota 22R-E | 1988–1997 | 2.4 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~420,000 km |
| Toyota 22R | 1988–1997 | 2.4 L R4 | 95–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 3VZ-E | 1989–1995 | 3.0 L V6 | 145–150 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux 6 (N140) 1997–2005 | |||||||
| Toyota 1KZ | 1997–2002 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 1997–2005 | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 3L | 1997–2005 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2L | 1997–2001 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota 1RZ-E | 1998–2001 | 2.0 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2001–2005 | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2KD-FTV | 2001–2005 | 2.5 L R4 | 120–142 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 6.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux N150 1997–2004 | |||||||
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 1997–2004 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 2RZ-FE | 1997–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 142 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux 7 (AN10) 2004–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2004–2015 | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2005–2015 | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2KD-FTV | 2005–2015 | 2.5 L R4 | 120–142 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 6.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux AN30 2004–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 2TR-FE | 2004–2015 | 2.7 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux AN30 2004 2004–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 1TR-FE | 2004–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–140 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux 8 (AN120) 2015–present | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2015–present | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2015–present | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2KD-FTV | 2015–present | 2.5 L R4 | 120–142 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 6.9 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1GD-FTV | 2015–present | 2.8 L R4 | 177 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2GD-FTV | 2015–present | 2.4 L R4 | 150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Hilux AN130 2015–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2TR-FE | 2015–present | 2.7 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1TR-FE | 2015–present | 2.0 L R4 | 135–140 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
Toyota Hilux engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Hilux?
Toyota Hilux 3 (N30) (1981–1983): Toyota 22R; Toyota Hilux 4 (N50) (1983–1988): Toyota 2L, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 1Y, Toyota 22R-E, Toyota 22R, Toyota 3Y-E and Toyota 22R-TE; Toyota Hilux Surf N60 (1984–1989): Toyota 2L and Toyota 3Y-E; Toyota Hilux 5 (N80) (1988–1997): Toyota 3L, Toyota 2L, Toyota 4Y-E, Toyota 4Y, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 22R-E, Toyota 22R and Toyota 3VZ-E; Toyota Hilux 6 (N140) (1997–2005): Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 5L / 5L-E, Toyota 3L, Toyota 2L, Toyota 1RZ-E, Toyota 1KD-FTV and Toyota 2KD-FTV; Toyota Hilux N150 (1997–2004): Toyota 3RZ-FE and Toyota 2RZ-FE; Toyota Hilux 7 (AN10) (2004–2015): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 1KD-FTV and Toyota 2KD-FTV; Toyota Hilux AN30 (2004–2015): Toyota 2TR-FE; Toyota Hilux AN30 2004 (2004–2015): Toyota 1TR-FE; Toyota Hilux 8 (AN120) (2015–present): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 2KD-FTV, Toyota 1GD-FTV and Toyota 2GD-FTV; Toyota Hilux AN130 (2015–present): Toyota 2TR-FE and Toyota 1TR-FE.
Which Toyota Hilux engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Hilux engines are: Toyota 1GR-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2RZ-FE — 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 Hilux engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1GD-FTV — 7.5 L (0W-30); Toyota 1GR-FE — 5.3–6.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); 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 1Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 22R — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 22R-E — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 22R-TE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GD-FTV — 7.5 L (0W-30); Toyota 2KD-FTV — 6.9 L (5W-30); Toyota 2L — 5.8–7.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 2RZ-FE — 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 3VZ-E — 4.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 3Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 3Y-E — 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).
Does the Toyota Hilux have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1GD-FTV, Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 1RZ-E, Toyota 1TR-FE, Toyota 1Y, Toyota 22R, Toyota 22R-E, Toyota 22R-TE, Toyota 2GD-FTV, Toyota 2RZ-FE, Toyota 2TR-FE, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 3Y-E, Toyota 4Y and Toyota 4Y-E; timing belt: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2KD-FTV, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L, Toyota 3VZ-E and Toyota 5L / 5L-E; gear drive: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ and Toyota 2KD-FTV. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Hilux available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1GD-FTV, Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2GD-FTV, Toyota 2KD-FTV, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L and Toyota 5L / 5L-E.
Engine details
Toyota 1Y
The engines of this series are difficult to repair, and also have a lot of original components.
Toyota 22R-E
Malfunctions in the operation of the vane-type mass fuel flow sensor lead to a sharp increase in fuel consumption.
Toyota 2L
Due to a not very successful cooling system, these diesel engines overheat very often.
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 3Y-E
Most of the problems with this engine are due to its tendency to overheat.
Toyota 22R-TE
Firstly, this is a very rare turbo engine, there will be problems with service and spare parts.
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 3VZ-E
Cracks in the heads are formed as a result of overheating due to the breakdown of the gasket.
Toyota 1RZ-E
The reliability of this motor is excellent, with proper maintenance it does not break.
Toyota 5L / 5L-E
Atmospheric diesel engines of the L series are quite reliable, but they work noisily and with vibrations.
Toyota 2RZ-FE
This engine is rightfully considered one of the most reliable engines in its class.
Toyota 1KD-FTV
up to 2011, aluminum pistons on these engines often cracked.
Toyota 2KD-FTV
Prior to 2011, there was a problem with aluminum pistons cracking.
Toyota 1GR-FE
This is a reliable unit without any weaknesses in the design and the most common reason for contacting the service station is…
Toyota 1TR-FE
The motor is extremely reliable and rarely breaks if maintained well.
Toyota 1GD-FTV
Dealers massively change firmware due to problems with the particulate filter.
Toyota 2GD-FTV
A number of owners have already applied for flashing due to problems with the particulate filter.
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