The Australian Holden Apollo clone and the second generation V20 Camry were equipped with the 2.0-liter Toyota 3S-FC carbureted engine, which was manufactured in Japan between 1986 and 1992. This power unit is uncommon.
The engines in the S family are 4S-Fi, 4S-FE, 3S-FC, 3S-FE, 3S-FSE, 3S-GE, 3S-GTE, and 5S-FE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Camry 2 (V20) in 1986 – 1992;
- Holden Apollo JK in 1989 – 1992.
Specifications
| Production years | 1986-1992 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power output, hp | 111 |
| Torque output, Nm | 166 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 0 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Camry 1990) — city — highway — combined |
10.7 6.5 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 |
Disadvantages of the Toyota 3S-FC engine
The primary issues with the engine are related to the challenges of correctly adjusting the carburetor;
Other than that, this device is reasonably dependable, and the majority of its malfunctions are caused by aging;
Here, the ignition system’s components are more frequently at issue;
Although the timing belt is intended to last for roughly 100,000 kilometers, the valves typically bend when it breaks;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and the valve clearances must be changed every 100,000 kilometers.