Toyota Sprinter Trueno engines
The Toyota Sprinter Trueno is a compact Japanese coupe in the Toyota Motor Corporation line. The car was produced from 1983 to 2000. The car was released in only 4 generations, had two body types – a 2-door coupe and a 3-door hatchback. In the latest generation, the Trueno has been redesigned to reduce weight and improve dynamic performance. In addition, in 1997, a restyled version of the car with a modified bumper and round headlights was released.
The Toyota Sprinter Trueno was offered with 7 engines between 1972 and 1991 (7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 1.6 liters, power output from 71 to 175 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3A (about 300,000 km).
Toyota Sprinter Trueno engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 1972–1974 | |||||||
| Toyota 2T | 1972–1974 | 1.6 L R4 | 75–125 hp | petrol | chain | ||
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE85 1983–1987 | |||||||
| Toyota 3A | 1983–1987 | 1.5 L R4 | 71–90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 1983–1987 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-GE | 1983–1987 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–165 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE91 1987–1991 | |||||||
| Toyota 5A-FE | 1987–1991 | 1.5 L R4 | 95–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 5A-FHE | 1989–1991 | 1.5 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 3 L | ~280,000 km |
| Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE92 1987–1991 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-GZE | 1987–1991 | 1.6 L R4 | 145–175 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Toyota Sprinter Trueno 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 Sprinter Trueno engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Sprinter Trueno?
Toyota Sprinter Trueno TE27 (1972–1974): Toyota 2T; Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE85 (1983–1987): Toyota 3A; Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 (1983–1987): Toyota 4A-GE; Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE91 (1987–1991): Toyota 5A-FE and Toyota 5A-FHE; Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE92 (1987–1991): Toyota 4A-GZE.
Which Toyota Sprinter Trueno engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Sprinter Trueno engines are: Toyota 3A — about 300,000 km; Toyota 4A-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 4A-GE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Sprinter Trueno engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 3A — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4A-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GZE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 5A-FE — 3 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 5A-FHE — 3 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Sprinter Trueno have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2T; timing belt: Toyota 3A, Toyota 4A-FE, Toyota 4A-GE, Toyota 4A-GZE, Toyota 5A-FE and Toyota 5A-FHE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Sprinter Trueno available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Sprinter Trueno engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 3A
This is a carburetor engine and it needs competent carburetor adjustment.
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 4A-GZE
Despite being supercharged, this unit is very reliable and, with proper care, lasts a long time.
Toyota 4A-FE
Economical Lean Burn engines are very demanding on fuel quality, use expensive platinum candles and suffer from sudden traction dips that are…
Toyota 5A-FE
In general, motors of the A series do not have design flaws and all problems are age-related, more often there are complaints…
Toyota 5A-FHE
Despite the sporty settings, this engine has not lost in reliability at all.
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