Toyota 1C
The most famous problem with these diesels is cylinder head cracks due to overheating.
Toyota Town Ace engines
Toyota Town Ace is a Japanese 7-8 seater minivan class car of the Toyota Motor Corporation line. Manufactured for the Japanese domestic market since 1976. Its successor is currently believed to be Toyota Noah. The model itself was originally based on the compact ToyoAce truck, produced in the 50-60s. In 1993, the last third generation of the car was released on the basis of the CR31 body. The car was produced in full and front wheel drive configurations. In translation, the name of the model means “city ace”.
The Toyota Town Ace was offered with 11 engines between 1982 and 2007 (3 diesel, 8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.2 liters, power output from 65 to 115 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 7K-E (about 400,000 km).
Toyota Town Ace engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Town Ace 2 (R20) 1982–1996 | |||||||
| Toyota 1C | 1982–1988 | 1.8 L R4 | 65–73 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~230,000 km |
| Toyota 2Y | 1982–1991 | 1.8 L R4 | 80–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Toyota 2C | 1983–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 70–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.1–5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y-EU | 1983–1996 | 2.0 L R4 | 95–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Toyota 3Y | 1983–1991 | 2.0 L R4 | 85–100 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1Y | 1983–1992 | 1.6 L R4 | 84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y-E | 1985–1996 | 2.2 L R4 | 100–110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 4Y | 1985–1996 | 2.2 L R4 | 90–95 hp | petrol | chain | 3.5 L | ~320,000 km |
| Toyota 5K-U | 1990–1991 | 1.5 L R4 | 70 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Toyota 3C | 1992–1996 | 2.2 L R4 | 79–105 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.9–5.2 L | ~260,000 km |
| Toyota Town Ace 3 (R40) 1996–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 7K-E | 1996–2007 | 1.8 L R4 | 82–84 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~400,000 km |
Toyota Town Ace engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Town Ace?
Toyota Town Ace 2 (R20) (1982–1996): Toyota 1C, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 2C, Toyota 3Y-EU, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 1Y, Toyota 4Y-E, Toyota 4Y, Toyota 5K-U and Toyota 3C; Toyota Town Ace 3 (R40) (1996–2007): Toyota 7K-E.
Which Toyota Town Ace engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Town Ace engines are: Toyota 7K-E — about 400,000 km; Toyota 5K-U — about 350,000 km; Toyota 3Y-EU — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Town Ace engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1C — 3.8 L (5W-40); Toyota 1Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 2C — 4.1–5 L (5W-40); Toyota 2Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 3C — 4.9–5.2 L (5W-40); Toyota 3Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 3Y-EU — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4Y — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 4Y-E — 3.5 L (5W-30); Toyota 5K-U — 3.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 7K-E — 3.8 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Town Ace have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1Y, Toyota 2Y, Toyota 3Y, Toyota 3Y-EU, Toyota 4Y, Toyota 4Y-E, Toyota 5K-U and Toyota 7K-E; timing belt: Toyota 1C, Toyota 2C and Toyota 3C. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Engine details
Toyota 1Y
The engines of this series are difficult to repair, and also have a lot of original components.
Toyota 2Y
The main problems are caused by setting up a sophisticated carburetor design.
Toyota 3Y
Many problems are associated with malfunctions of a complex carburetor design.
Toyota 2C
The cylinder head has a low resource here, it often bursts from overheating.
Toyota 3Y-EU
The main problems of this power unit are somehow connected with its overheating.
Toyota 4Y
The main difficulties are associated with setting up a structurally complex carburetor.
Toyota 4Y-E
This power unit is extremely prone to overheating, most often with a gasket breakdown.
Toyota 5K-U
Mechanically reliable, but few mechanics can set up its carburetor properly.
Toyota 3C
The main problem of a diesel engine is the frequent cracking of the cylinder head due to overheating.
Toyota 7K-E
A robust engine, and most of its problems today are due to age.
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