The fifth generation of the Carina model and the well-liked Sprinter Carib station wagon in Japan were equipped with the 1.6-liter Toyota 4A-FHE injection engine, which the company produced between 1990 and 1995. In essence, this power unit is just a sports variant of the well-known 4A-FE engine.
The engines 8A-FE, 5A-FE, 5A-FHE, 4A-FE, 4A-FHE, 4A-GE, 4A-GZE, and 7A-FE are also part of the A family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Carina 5 (T170) in 1990 – 1992;
- Toyota Sprinter 6 (E90) in 1990 – 1995.
Specifications
| Production years | 1990-1995 |
| Displacement, cc | 1587 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 142 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Carina 1990) — city — highway — combined |
9.6 6.1 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 129 |
Disadvantages of the 4A-FHE engine
Sports settings have no effect on the unit’s dependability and longevity; on specialized forums, people frequently complain about oil consumption and piston pin noise; the contamination of the throttle or injectors is typically the cause of the floating engine speed;
This area lacks hydraulic lifters, and valve clearances must be changed every 90,000 kilometers;
Ignition system issues are linked to the motor’s remaining issues.