Toyota 3S-GE
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Toyota RAV4 engines
The Toyota RAV4 is a Japanese compact crossover vehicle produced since 1994 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Since 2013, the 4th generation of the model has been released. The name of the car consists of the first letters of the phrase, literally translated as “car for outdoor activities.” The number “4” means four-wheel drive. The 5-seater car is available in 3 body styles: 3- and 5-door crossover and convertible. The car was assembled in Japan, Canada and China.
The Toyota RAV4 was offered with 20 engines since 1994 (6 diesel, 14 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 90 to 280 hp. 17 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 6 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3S-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota RAV4 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10) 1994–2003 | |||||||
| Toyota 3S-FE | 1994–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 3S-GE | 1994–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–210 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota RAV4 2 (XA20) 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Toyota 1AZ-FE | 2000–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 134–152 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1CD-FTV | 2000–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–116 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2000–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2AZ-FE | 2003–2005 | 2.4 L R4 | 145–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota RAV4 3 (XA30) 2005–2012 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2005–2012 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 2AD-FTV | 2006–2012 | 2.2 L R4 | 136–150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2AR-FE | 2008–2012 | 2.5 L R4 | 169–181 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2AD-FHV | 2008–2012 | 2.2 L R4 | 170–177 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3ZR-FAE | 2008–2012 | 2.0 L R4 | 148–158 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota RAV4 4 (XA40) 2012–present | |||||||
| Toyota 3ZR-FE | 2012–present | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 1AD-FTV | 2012–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 122–127 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2AR-FXE | 2012–2018 | 2.5 L R4 | 152–161 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 5AR-FE | 2013–2018 | 2.5 L R4 | 179 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| BMW N47D20 | 2016–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 116–218 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2WW | 2016–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 143 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota RAV4 5 (XA50) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota M20A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.0 L R4 | 170–178 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota A25A-FXS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 174–189 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota A25A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 200–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota RAV4 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota RAV4?
Toyota RAV4 1 (XA10) (1994–2003): Toyota 3S-FE and Toyota 3S-GE; Toyota RAV4 2 (XA20) (2000–2006): Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 1AZ-FSE and Toyota 2AZ-FE; Toyota RAV4 3 (XA30) (2005–2012): Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2AD-FTV, Toyota 2AR-FE, Toyota 2AD-FHV and Toyota 3ZR-FAE; Toyota RAV4 4 (XA40) (2012–present): Toyota 3ZR-FE, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 5AR-FE, BMW N47D20 and Toyota 2WW; Toyota RAV4 5 (XA50) (2018–present): Toyota M20A-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota A25A-FKS.
Which Toyota RAV4 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota RAV4 engines are: Toyota 3S-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3S-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-FE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota RAV4 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW N47D20 — 5.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 1AD-FTV — 6.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FE — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FSE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1CD-FTV — 6.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2AD-FHV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2AD-FTV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FXE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2WW — 5.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3S-FE — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3S-GE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 5AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota A25A-FKS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota M20A-FKS — 4.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Toyota RAV4 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FSE, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2AD-FTV, Toyota 2AR-FE, Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 2AZ-FE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2WW, Toyota 3ZR-FAE, Toyota 3ZR-FE, Toyota 5AR-FE, Toyota A25A-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota M20A-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 3S-FE and Toyota 3S-GE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota RAV4 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2AD-FTV and Toyota 2WW.
Engine details
Toyota 1CD-FTV
The main malfunctions in fuel equipment are associated with injectors, they quickly wear out from abrasive wear due to impurities in diesel…
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 2GR-FE
In engines until 2010, the oil supply line to the phase regulators had a rubber part that could burst and the unit…
Toyota 1AD-FTV
The most famous problem of such diesel engines is the regular breakdown of the cylinder head gasket. These motors also suffer from…
Toyota 2AD-FHV
First of all, engines from this line are known for regular breakdown of the cylinder head gasket and frequent erosion of the…
Toyota 2AD-FTV
A well-known problem of the motor is the erosion of the mating surfaces of the block with the cylinder head and the…
BMW N47D20
The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km.
Toyota 3ZR-FAE
Most often, drivers complain about extraneous noises and knocks at work.
Toyota 2AR-FXE
The reliability of the engine is at a high level, it has almost no weak points.
Toyota 5AR-FE
In terms of reliability, this is one of the best engines for its time.
Toyota 2WW
The known weak point of this diesel is the short life of the timing chain, and replacing it is expensive because the…
Toyota A25A-FKS
Most of the complaints on specialized forums are related to various knocks or noise under the hood.
Toyota A25A-FXS
Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.
Toyota M20A-FKS
So far, the bulk of complaints on specialized forums are related to its noisy work.
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