
Toyota 4A-GE
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Toyota Sprinter Marino is a Japanese mid-range car in the back of a 5-seater hardtop from Toyota Motor Corporation. Years of production – 1992-1998. The model is based on the 5th generation of auto-twins Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno launched in 1991. The vehicle is identical to Corolla Ceres. The Marino is named after the Italian city of the same name. There are three modifications of the model differing in engines – F type, X type and G type.
The Toyota Sprinter Marino was offered with 3 engines between 1992 and 1995 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.6 liters, power output from 95 to 165 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 4A-FE (about 300,000 km).
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sprinter Marino E100 1992–1995 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-GE | 1992–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–165 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Toyota Sprinter Marino engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-FE | 1987–2002 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 5A-FE | 1988–2003 | 1.5 L R4 | 95–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3 L | ~300,000 km |
Toyota Sprinter Marino E100 (1992–1995): Toyota 4A-GE.
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Sprinter Marino engines are: Toyota 4A-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 4A-GE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 5A-FE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 4A-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 5A-FE — 3 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Timing belt: Toyota 4A-FE, Toyota 4A-GE and Toyota 5A-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
No, all Toyota Sprinter Marino engines in our database run on petrol.

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