From 1995 to 2002, the 2.5-liter Toyota 2MZ-FE engine was manufactured in Japan and primarily fitted to models intended for the Asian market. This engine is well known for its meticulous attention to fuel quality. Right-hand drive vehicles are the most common vehicles with this engine.
The engines 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE are also part of the MZ family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Camry XV20 in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Mark II Qualis XV20 in 1997 – 2002;
- Toyota Windom XV20 in 1996 – 2001.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2496 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 210 |
| Torque output, Nm | 244 – 289 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 69.2 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VVT-i intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Windom 2001) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 9.8 10.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 170 |
Disadvantages of the 2MZ-FE engine
The engine speed floats because of a dirty throttle; many owners frequently need to replace knock sensors; oil consumption is common, but mostly on high mileage;
Bad fuel is not broken down by this engine;
In severe frost, a car with such an engine frequently won’t start;
The power unit frequently experiences a significant power drop as a result of clogged injectors; it is prone to carbon deposits and is extremely afraid of overheating;
severe motor tripping in the event that the phase regulator valve VVT-i fails;
The valves always bend when the timing belt breaks.