Japan produced the 2.4-liter Toyota 2RZ-FE engine exclusively for pickups between 1995 and 2004. This 4-cylinder longitudinal power unit’s traditional design was devoid of any contemporary engineering solutions.
The engines in the RZ family are 1RZ-E, 2RZ-E, 2RZ-FE, and 3RZ-FE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Hilux N150 in 1997 – 2004;
- Toyota Tacoma in 1995 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 2438 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 142 |
| Torque output, Nm | 217 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Features | ESA |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Hilux 2001) — city — highway — combined |
15.8 9.4 12.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~500 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
Disadvantages of the 2RZ-FE engine
With good reason, this engine is regarded as one of the most dependable in its class.
After 200,000 kilometers, the timing chain kit might already need to be replaced.
Many people complain about poor engine performance and forget to adjust the valves.
The unit’s vibration load was significantly impacted by the lack of balance shafts.
We rank its relatively weak dynamic characteristics to the minuses as well.