Toyota Scepter engines

Toyota Scepter is a mid-size Japanese car from Toyota Motor Corporation. Produced from 1991 to 1996. Toyota Scepter is one of the main names of the Toyota Camry model, produced in the third generation – XV10 for the foreign market. The car was manufactured in Japan and Australia, as well as in assembly workshops in the USA, Germany and South Africa. In total, more than 100 thousand copies of the car were produced. In addition to the main body version – a sedan, the car was also manufactured in a station wagon. The Scepter model name translates to “scepter”.

The Toyota Scepter was offered with 1 engine between 1992 and 1996 (1 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.2 to 2.2 liters, power output from 130 to 140 hp. All of them use a timing belt.

Toyota Scepter engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Scepter XV10 1992–1996
Toyota 5S-FE1992–19962.2 L R4130–140 hppetrolbelt4.1 L~500,000 km

Toyota Scepter engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Scepter?

Toyota Scepter XV10 (1992–1996): Toyota 5S-FE.

How much oil does the Toyota Scepter engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 5S-FE — 4.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Toyota Scepter have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Toyota 5S-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Toyota Scepter available with a diesel engine?

No, all Toyota Scepter engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Toyota 5S-FE

Toyota 5S-FE

1989–2001 · 2.2 L R4 · petrol · 130–140 hp · belt

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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