Toyota Tacoma engines
Toyota Tacoma is a Japanese car in the compact and mid-size pickup class, produced since 1995 in the United States by the Toyota Motor Corporation. Since 2015, the 3rd generation of the model has been released. Until 2004, the car was manufactured in the compact class and was first introduced to the North American market as a replacement for the Hilux model. In the United States, the car was sold under the name Toyota Pickup. Since 2015, the model has been implemented in Canada, USA, Bolivia, Mexico, Chile and New Caledonia. The car is named after the coast near Mount Rainier in Washington state.
The Toyota Tacoma was offered with 5 engines since 1995 (5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 4.0 liters, power output from 142 to 315 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1GR-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Tacoma engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma 1995–2004 | |||||||
| Toyota 2RZ-FE | 1995–2004 | 2.4 L R4 | 142 hp | petrol | chain | 4.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Tacoma 1 (N140) 1995–2004 | |||||||
| Toyota 3RZ-FE | 1995–2004 | 2.7 L R4 | 145–150 hp | petrol | chain | 5.4 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 5VZ-FE | 1995–2004 | 3.4 L V6 | 190 hp | petrol | belt | 5.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota Tacoma 2 (N220) 2004–2015 | |||||||
| Toyota 1GR-FE | 2004–2015 | 4.0 L V6 | 230–285 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3–6.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota Tacoma 3 (N300) 2015–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2015–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
Toyota Tacoma engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Tacoma?
Toyota Tacoma (1995–2004): Toyota 2RZ-FE; Toyota Tacoma 1 (N140) (1995–2004): Toyota 3RZ-FE and Toyota 5VZ-FE; Toyota Tacoma 2 (N220) (2004–2015): Toyota 1GR-FE; Toyota Tacoma 3 (N300) (2015–present): Toyota 2GR-FKS.
Which Toyota Tacoma engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Tacoma engines are: Toyota 1GR-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2RZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3RZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Tacoma engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1GR-FE — 5.3–6.3 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota 2RZ-FE — 4.1 L (5W-30); Toyota 3RZ-FE — 5.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 5VZ-FE — 5.3 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Tacoma have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1GR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota 2RZ-FE and Toyota 3RZ-FE; timing belt: Toyota 5VZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Tacoma available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Tacoma engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 2RZ-FE
This engine is rightfully considered one of the most reliable engines in its class.
Toyota 1GR-FE
This is a reliable unit without any weaknesses in the design and the most common reason for contacting the service station is…
Toyota 2GR-FKS
This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.
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