Toyota Wish engines
Toyota Wish is a Japanese minivan car produced by Toyota Motor Corporation from 2003 to 2017. In total, 2 generations of the model were released. The car was assembled in Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The name of the model sounds like “desire”. The car was manufactured only in right-hand drive version and was not officially exported to other countries, including Russia. However, on the territory of Siberia and the Far East, the car is very common.
The Toyota Wish was offered with 6 engines between 2003 and 2017 (6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 2.0 liters, power output from 120 to 158 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1AZ-FE (about 400,000 km).
Toyota Wish engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Wish 1 (AE10) 2003–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 1ZZ | 2003–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FE | 2003–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 134–152 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2003–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Wish 2 (AE20) 2009–2017 | |||||||
| Toyota 3ZR-FE | 2009–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3ZR-FAE | 2009–2017 | 2.0 L R4 | 148–158 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2ZR-FAE | 2009–2017 | 1.8 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota Wish engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Wish?
Toyota Wish 1 (AE10) (2003–2009): Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 1AZ-FE and Toyota 1AZ-FSE; Toyota Wish 2 (AE20) (2009–2017): Toyota 3ZR-FE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE and Toyota 2ZR-FAE.
Which Toyota Wish engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Wish engines are: Toyota 1AZ-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-FSE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 2ZR-FAE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Wish engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1AZ-FE — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FSE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20).
Does the Toyota Wish have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FSE, Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 2ZR-FAE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE and Toyota 3ZR-FE.
Was the Toyota Wish available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Wish engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 1AZ-FE
In the engines of the first years of production, cylinder head bolts with too short threads were used, which resulted in a…
Toyota 1AZ-FSE
Owners of AZ series engines have often encountered mixing oil and antifreeze. The short-threaded head bolts, which could not withstand the load,…
Toyota 2ZR-FAE
Most often, owners complain about high oil consumption.
Toyota 3ZR-FAE
Most often, drivers complain about extraneous noises and knocks at work.
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