Toyota 2L
Due to a not very successful cooling system, these diesel engines overheat very often.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engines
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a Japanese mid-size SUV manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1984. Since 2009, the 4th generation of the model has been produced. Translated from Spanish, the name of the model means “meadow / meadow, ranch”, in addition, it is often associated with the famous brand of watches and clothes Prada. The vehicle is based on the J150 platform, which is also used for the Toyota Hilux Surf model. Cars were assembled in Japan, Colombia, India, and starting from the 4th generation – in China and Russia (in Vladivostok).
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was offered with 11 engines since 1990 (6 diesel, 5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 4.0 liters, power output from 75 to 285 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1GR-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 (J70) 1990–1996 | |||||||
| Toyota 3L | 1990–1996 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 1993–1996 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 90 (J90) 1996–2002 | |||||||
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 1996–2002 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5VZ-FE | 1996–2002 | 3.4 L V6 | 190 hp | petrol | belt | 5.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 1996–2002 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 1996–2002 | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 3L | 1996–2002 | 2.8 L R4 | 78–91 hp | diesel | belt | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 (J120) 2002–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2002–2009 | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 2002–2004 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5VZ-FE | 2002–2004 | 3.4 L V6 | 190 hp | petrol | belt | 5.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KZ | 2002–2006 | 3.0 L R4 | 125–145 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7–7.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 2002–2009 | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 2TR-FE | 2004–2009 | 2.7 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2006–2009 | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 (J150) 2009–present | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2009–present | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5L / 5L-E | 2009 | 3.0 L R4 | 89–105 hp | diesel | belt | 5.1–5.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Toyota 1KD-FTV | 2015–present | 3.0 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | belt + gears | 7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1GD-FTV | 2015–present | 2.8 L R4 | 177 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 7GR-FKS | 2015–2020 | 3.5 L V6 | 280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 2L | 1982–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 75–100 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 5.8–7.1 L | ~260,000 km |
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 (J70) (1990–1996): Toyota 3L and Toyota 1KZ; Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 90 (J90) (1996–2002): Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 5VZ-FE, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 5L / 5L-E and Toyota 3L; Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 (J120) (2002–2009): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 3RZ-FE, Toyota 5VZ-FE, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 5L / 5L-E, Toyota 2TR-FE and Toyota 1KD-FTV; Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 (J150) (2009–present): Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 5L / 5L-E, Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1GD-FTV and Toyota 7GR-FKS.
Which Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engines are: Toyota 1GR-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3RZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 5L / 5L-E — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 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 2L — 5.8–7.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 2TR-FE — 5.5 L (5W-20); Toyota 3L — 6.1 L (5W-40); Toyota 3RZ-FE — 5.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 5L / 5L-E — 5.1–5.7 L (5W-40); Toyota 5VZ-FE — 5.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 7GR-FKS — 6.2 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1GD-FTV, Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 2TR-FE, Toyota 3RZ-FE and Toyota 7GR-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L, Toyota 5L / 5L-E and Toyota 5VZ-FE; 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 Land Cruiser Prado available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1GD-FTV, Toyota 1KD-FTV, Toyota 1KZ, Toyota 2L, Toyota 3L and Toyota 5L / 5L-E.
Engine details
Toyota 3L
Diesel engines of this series are very reliable, but noisy and vibration-loaded.
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 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 1GD-FTV
Dealers massively change firmware due to problems with the particulate filter.
Toyota 7GR-FKS
In specialized forums, they often complain only about leaks, and especially on the timing cover.
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