From 1983 to 2001, a Japanese factory assembled the 2.0-liter Toyota 2C diesel engine, which was fitted to numerous mid-size vehicles at the time, including the Crown, Carina, and Corolla. This power unit was frequently referred to as 2C-L due to its transverse arrangement under the hood.
From 1997 to 2001, the Japanese company manufactured the Toyota 2C-E, which was exclusively installed on the Corolla model for markets with stricter environmental regulations. The presence of an electronically controlled Denso injection pump set this unit apart from other 2C motors.
From 1984 until 2001, the Toyota 2C-T turbo diesel engine was manufactured in Japan and fitted to both Carina and Camry passenger cars as well as LiteAce and Town Ace minibuses. Transverse versions of these motors with a 2C-TLC catalyst were referred to as 2C-TL motors.
The Toyota 2C-TE turbo diesel engine was assembled by the company between 1997 and 2000, but it was only installed on the pre-styling Avensis model intended for the European market. This motor was different from other 2C units because it had a Denso injection pump that was electronically controlled.
Specifications
| Production years | 1983-2001 |
| Displacement, cc | 1974 |
| Fuel system | prechamber |
| Power output, hp | 70 – 75 (2C) 72 (2C-E) 80 – 90 (2C-T) 90 (2C-TE) |
| Torque output, Nm | 125 – 135 (2C) 131 (2C-E) 165 – 175 (2C-T) 203 (2C-TE) |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 23.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no (2C, 2C-E) yes (2C-T, 2C-TE) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 (2C, 2C-E) 4.9 (2C-T) 5.0 (2C-TE) |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 (2C) EURO 2 (2C-E) EURO 1 (2C-T) EURO 2 (2C-TE) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Corolla 1995) — city — highway — combined |
8.6 5.6 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 (2C) 167 (2C-E) 178 (2C-T) 180 (2C-TE) |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 2C engine
Due to its low resource, the cylinder head frequently overheats and bursts;
Cracking valve seats are another issue with the cylinder head of these diesel engines; a lot of dust enters the combustion chamber as a result of the air ducts becoming less tight; this abrasive then accelerates the wear of the cylinder-piston group;
Additionally, the timing belt and turbine are short-lived, and when they break, the valves typically bend.