The local Tercel model, also known as the Corolla II, had a 1.5-liter Toyota 3E-TE turbo engine installed in the rear of the L30. The engine was manufactured at the Japanese factory between 1986 and 1990. In addition to being extremely uncommon, this power unit is not very reliable.
The engines in the E 1.5 L family are the 3E, 3E-E, 3E-TE, 5E-FE, and 5E-FHE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Tercel 3 (L30) in 1986 – 1990.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1990 |
| Displacement, cc | 1456 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 172 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87 |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Tercel 1988) — city — highway — combined |
9.5 6.8 8.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~210 000 |
| Weight, kg | 120 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 3E-TE engine
You will experience issues with maintenance and replacement parts for this relatively uncommon engine;
This device frequently overheats, usually due to cylinder head gasket burnout;
As a result, lubricant consumption is evident and valve stem seals rapidly tan here;
The piston rings, which are located 100,000 kilometers away, could be the cause of the oil burner;
Additionally, valve clearances need to be adjusted because the ignition system frequently fails here.