Toyota 8A-FE
First of all, this motor often suffers from poor-quality assembly and components.
Toyota Vios engines
Toyota Vios is a Japanese subcompact car from the Toyota Motor Corporation. Manufactured since 2002. Since 2013, the third generation of the model has been produced. Assembly shops are located in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. Under the real name, the car is better known in the South Asian markets. In Australia and North America, the car was sold under the name Toyota Yaris. The official name of the model is Belta, derived from the merger of the Italian phrase “beautiful people”.
The Toyota Vios was offered with 5 engines since 2002 (5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 1.6 liters, power output from 80 to 125 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1ZR-FE (about 300,000 km).
Toyota Vios engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1 (XP40) 2002–2006 | |||||||
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Toyota 8A-FE | 2002–2006 | 1.3 L R4 | 85 hp | petrol | belt | 3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Vios 2 (XP90) 2007–2013 | |||||||
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Toyota 1ZR-FE | 2007–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–125 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Vios 3 (XP150) 2016–present | |||||||
| Toyota 1NZ-FE | 1.5 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km | |
| Toyota 2NR-FE | 2016–present | 1.5 L R4 | 90–107 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~200,000 km |
| Other Toyota Vios engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 2NZ-FE | 1999–present | 1.3 L R4 | 80–90 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota Vios engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Vios?
Toyota Vios 1 (XP40) (2002–2006): Toyota 1NZ-FE and Toyota 8A-FE; Toyota Vios 2 (XP90) (2007–2013): Toyota 1NZ-FE and Toyota 1ZR-FE; Toyota Vios 3 (XP150) (2016–present): Toyota 1NZ-FE and Toyota 2NR-FE.
Which Toyota Vios engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Vios engines are: Toyota 1ZR-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 2NZ-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 8A-FE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Vios engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2NR-FE — 3.4 L (5W-20); Toyota 2NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 8A-FE — 3 L (5W-30).
Does the Toyota Vios have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 1ZR-FE, Toyota 2NR-FE and Toyota 2NZ-FE; timing belt: Toyota 8A-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Vios available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Vios engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 1NZ-FE
The most famous problem of this series is oil consumption after 100 thousand km. There are many reasons for this: wear of…
Toyota 1ZR-FE
The motor is considered the most reliable in the series, because the capricious Valvematic system is not here, however, in the first…
Toyota 2NR-FE
Both versions of the engine are equally prone to a small oil burn.
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