Rear and all-wheel drive minivans were equipped with the 2.4-liter Toyota 2TZ-FZE engine, which was manufactured in Japan between 1994 and 1999. This motor has a mechanical supercharger, a 75-degree inclination, and is specifically made to be found only beneath the body’s floor.
The 2TZ-FE and 2TZ-FZE engines are part of the TZ family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Estima XR10 in 1994 – 1999;
- Toyota Previa XR10 in 1994 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 2438 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 158 |
| Torque output, Nm | 258 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 8.9 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | supercharger |
| 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 Estima 1997) — city — highway — combined |
15.9 10.3 13.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 190 |
Disadvantages of the 2TZ-FZE engine
Inadequate natural cooling makes the motor vulnerable to overheating;
Keep an eye on the oil’s level because the unit is sensitive to both its quantity and quality;
The engine is very difficult to maintain because of its location; the front crankshaft oil seal frequently leaks after 120 thousand kilometers;
15 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers may seem excessive to many owners.