From 1986 to 1994, the company produced the 1.5-liter Toyota 3E-E injection engine, which was fitted to the Tercel model in the rear of the L30 and L40 as well as the sixth generation Corolla and Sprinter. This power unit caused a lot of problems and was thought to be the least dependable in its line.
The engines in the E 1.5 L family are the 3E, 3E-E, 3E-TE, 5E-FE, and 5E-FHE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Corolla 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1992;
- Toyota Sprinter 6 (E90) in 1987 – 1991;
- Toyota Tercel 3 (L30) in 1986 – 1990; Tercel 4 (L40) in 1990 – 1994.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1994 |
| Displacement, cc | 1456 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 80 – 90 |
| Torque output, Nm | 115 – 125 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Tercel 1992) — city — highway — combined |
8.3 5.8 6.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 3E-E engine
Watch the cooling system because this unit overheats quickly and easily.
Near 100,000 kilometers, piston rings frequently lie here and an oil burner appears; overheating breaks through the cylinder head gasket, oil seals, and valve stem seals; malfunctions of the outdated ignition system cause a lot of trouble for the owners; and don’t forget to periodically adjust the valves because there are no hydraulic lifters here.