Only the rear and all-wheel drive Previa and Estima minivans were equipped with the 2.4-liter Toyota 2TZ-FE engine, which was manufactured at the Japanese company from 1990 to 1999. In order to fit beneath the body floor, this horizontal motor is tilted 75 degrees.
The 2TZ-FE and 2TZ-FZE engines are part of the TZ family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Estima XR10 in 1990 – 1997;
- Toyota Previa XR10 in 1990 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1990-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2438 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 133 |
| Torque output, Nm | 206 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Previa 1994) — city — highway — combined |
14.5 8.8 11.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 175 |
Disadvantages of the 2TZ-FE engine
The primary drawback is how extremely inconvenient engine maintenance is;
The tendency to overheat is caused by the engine’s location interfering with normal cooling;
Naturally, the power unit is highly sensitive to the lubricant’s level and quality;
Additionally, a lot of owners are dissatisfied with the high fuel usage, particularly in urban areas;
The front crankshaft oil seal starts to leak after more than 120,000 kilometers of driving.