From 1994 to 2005, the company’s plant assembled the 3.0-liter Toyota 5L diesel engine, which was installed in various Dyna truck modifications, HiAce minibuses, and Hilux pickups. Several Asian nations continue to produce a large number of clones of this power unit.
Since its assembly in 1997, the Toyota 5L-E has been installed on a number of minibuses and SUVs, including the Land Cruiser Prado and HiAce. The Denso electronically controlled high-pressure fuel pump sets this engine apart from the Toyota 5L.
Specifications
| Production years | since 1994 |
| Displacement, cc | 2986 |
| Fuel system | prechamber |
| Power output, hp | 89 – 97 (5L) 91 – 105 (5L-E) |
| Torque output, Nm | 191 (5L) 190 – 200 (5L-E) |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | cast iron 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 99.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96 |
| Compression ratio | 22.2 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.1 (5L) 5.7 (5L-E) |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 (5L) EURO 2/3 (5L-E) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Hilux 1999) — city — highway — combined |
12.5 8.1 9.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~450 000 |
| Weight, kg | 240 |
The 5L engine was installed on:
- Toyota HiAce 4 (H100) in 1994 – 2004;
- Toyota Hilux 6 (N140) in 1997 – 2005;
- Toyota LC Prado 90 (J90) in 1996 – 2002.
The 5L-E engine was installed on:
- Toyota Fortuner 1 (AN50) in 2004 – 2015; Fortuner AN150 since 2015;
- Toyota HiAce 5 (H200) since 2004;
- Toyota Hilux 6 (N140) in 1997 – 2005;
- Toyota Kijang 4 (F60) in 1997 – 2007;
- Toyota LC Prado 90 (J90) in 1999 – 2002; LC Prado 120 (J120) in 2002 – 2009; LC Prado 150 (J150) in 2009.
Disadvantages of the 5L / 5L-E engine
Although the L series atmospheric diesel engines are highly dependable, they operate noisily and vibrationally;
Numerous lubricant leaks frequently occur closer to 200–250 thousand kilometers;
Fuel injectors frequently need to be replaced after 200–300 thousand kilometers;
The engine is extremely vulnerable to a broken timing belt because the camshaft bursts and the valves bend;
The thermal clearances of the valves must be changed because there are no hydraulic lifters in this area;
An unreliable water pump is another one of these units’ weaknesses.
5L-E Diagnostic Trouble Codes
| DTC # | Item |
| 12 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| 13 (2) | Engine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| 14 (4) | Timing Control System Malfunction |
| 15 (4) | Throttle Motor Circuit Malfunction |
| 17 (1) | Interior IC Malfunction |
| 18 (5) | Spill Control Circuit Malfunction |
| 19 (1) | Accelerator Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| 19 (2) | Accelerator Position Sensor Range / Performance Problem |
| 22 | Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| 24 | Air Temperature Circuit Malfunction |
| 32 (1) | Injection Pump System Malfunction |
| 35 | Manifold Absolute Pressure / Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction |
| 39 (5) | Fuel Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction |
| 42 | Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit Malfunction |
| 51 | Stop Light Switch Circuit Malfunction |