Toyota 3A
This is a carburetor engine and it needs competent carburetor adjustment.
Toyota MR2 engines
The Toyota MR2 is a two-seater Japanese sports car manufactured by Toyota Central Motors Corporation from 1984 to 2007. In total, 3 generations of the model were made. The car has a mid-engine layout and rear-wheel drive. The abbreviation of the name stands for “mid-engined, small and two-seater.” In the 3rd generation, the car began to be produced in the back of a convertible. It was sold in Japan as the Toyota MR-S, in North America as the Toyota MR2 Spyder and in Europe as the Toyota MR2 Roadster.
The Toyota MR2 was offered with 8 engines between 1984 and 2007 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.2 liters, power output from 71 to 260 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3S-GE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota MR2 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota MR2 1 (W10) 1984–1989 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-GE | 1984–1989 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–165 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 3A | 1984–1989 | 1.5 L R4 | 71–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 4A-GZE | 1986–1989 | 1.6 L R4 | 145–175 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota MR2 2 (W20) 1989–1999 | |||||||
| Toyota 3S-GE | 1989–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–210 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5S-FE | 1990–1999 | 2.2 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 3S-GTE | 1990–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 185–260 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota MR2 3 (W30) 1999–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZZ | 1999–2007 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Other Toyota MR2 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 2ZZ-GE | 1999–2011 | 1.8 L R4 | 164–260 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~200,000 km |
Toyota MR2 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota MR2?
Toyota MR2 1 (W10) (1984–1989): Toyota 4A-GE, Toyota 3A and Toyota 4A-GZE; Toyota MR2 2 (W20) (1989–1999): Toyota 3S-GE, Toyota 5S-FE and Toyota 3S-GTE; Toyota MR2 3 (W30) (1999–2007): Toyota 1ZZ.
Which Toyota MR2 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota MR2 engines are: Toyota 3S-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 5S-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3A — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota MR2 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZZ-GE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 3A — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 3S-GE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3S-GTE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GZE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 5S-FE — 4.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Toyota MR2 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1ZZ and Toyota 2ZZ-GE; timing belt: Toyota 3A, Toyota 3S-GE, Toyota 3S-GTE, Toyota 4A-GE, Toyota 4A-GZE and Toyota 5S-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota MR2 available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota MR2 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 4A-GE
Toyota A-series engines are reliable and do not have any design flaws, however, for a run of over 100,000 km, there is…
Toyota 3S-GE
All power units of this line are very reliable, but there is still one weak point: closer to 200,000 km of run,…
Toyota 3S-GTE
As any turbo engine, this one is demanding on the quality of the oil and the frequency of its replacement, otherwise the…
Toyota 4A-GZE
Despite being supercharged, this unit is very reliable and, with proper care, lasts a long time.
Toyota 5S-FE
This is one of the most problem-free engines, but by 200,000 km oil consumption often begins. It helps to get rid of…
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