
Toyota Isis engines
The Toyota Isis is a 7-seater Japanese minivan from the Toyota Motor Corporation line. Produced since 2004 in Japan. The model is named after the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility – Isis. The 2007 model year cars are equipped with the G-Book telematics system. The main feature of the car body is the sliding panoramic doors on the passenger side. There is a sports version of the model – Platana.
The Toyota Isis was offered with 5 engines between 2004 and 2017 (5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 2.0 liters, power output from 120 to 158 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1AZ-FE (about 400,000 km).
Toyota Isis engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Isis 1 (AM10) 2004–2017 | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZZ | 2004–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2004–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 3ZR-FAE | 2009–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 148–158 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2ZR-FAE | 2009–2017 | 1.8 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Toyota Isis engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 1AZ-FE | 2000–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 134–152 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
Toyota Isis engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Isis?
Toyota Isis 1 (AM10) (2004–2017): Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 1AZ-FSE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE and Toyota 2ZR-FAE.
Which Toyota Isis engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Isis engines are: Toyota 1AZ-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-FSE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 2ZR-FAE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Isis 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 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20).
Does the Toyota Isis have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FSE, Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 2ZR-FAE and Toyota 3ZR-FAE.
Was the Toyota Isis available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Isis engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details


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
Owners of AZ series engines have often encountered mixing oil and antifreeze. The short-threaded head bolts, which could not withstand the load,…

Toyota 2ZR-FAE
Most often, owners complain about high oil consumption.

Toyota 3ZR-FAE
Most often, drivers complain about extraneous noises and knocks at work.
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