Toyota Ipsum engines
Toyota Ipsum is a Japanese compact van from Toyota Motor Corporation. Production period – 1995-2009 In 2001, the second generation of the car was released, and two years later it was restyled. Most of the cars were equipped with front-wheel drive and only a few modifications had an all-wheel drive version. The 5-door car has 2-3 rows of seats for 5-7 passengers. The name Ipsum translated from Latin means “natural”, “natural”. European analogues of cars in the 1st generation are Toyota Picnic, and in the 2nd – Toyota Avensis Verso.
The Toyota Ipsum was offered with 5 engines between 1996 and 2009 (4 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 2.4 liters, power output from 79 to 170 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3S-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Ipsum engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Ipsum 1 (XM10) 1996–2001 | |||||||
| Toyota 3C | 1996–2001 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–105 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.9–5.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota Ipsum 2 (XM20) 2001–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2001–2009 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FE | 2001–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 134–152 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2001–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Toyota Ipsum engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 3S-FE | 1986–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~500,000 km |
Toyota Ipsum engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Ipsum?
Toyota Ipsum 1 (XM10) (1996–2001): Toyota 3C; Toyota Ipsum 2 (XM20) (2001–2009): Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FE and Toyota 1AZ-FSE.
Which Toyota Ipsum engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Ipsum engines are: Toyota 3S-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-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 Ipsum engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1AZ-FE — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FSE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 3C — 4.9–5.2 L (5W-40); Toyota 3S-FE — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Toyota Ipsum have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FSE and Toyota 2AZ-FE; timing belt: Toyota 3C and Toyota 3S-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Ipsum available with a diesel engine?
Yes: 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 1AZ-FE
In the engines of the first years of production, cylinder head bolts with too short threads were used, which resulted in a…
Toyota 1AZ-FSE
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