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Toyota 3VZ-FE Engine Specifications
The Toyota 3VZ-FE is a 3.0 L (2,958 cc, 180.5 cubic inches) V6,
four-stroke cycle water-cooled naturally aspirated internal combustion
gasoline engine, manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1992
to 1997.
The 3VZ-FE engine has 6 cylinders in a V arrangement at a bank angle of
60 deg. The 3VZ-FE features a cast-iron cylinder block with a four-bearings
crankshaft and two aluminum heads with two camshafts (DOHC) and four
valves per cylinder (24 in total). The engine is equipped with SFI (Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection)
system and an electronic ignition system with a mechanical distributor.
An 87.5 mm (3.44 in) cylinder bore and 82.0 mm (3.23 in) piston stroke
give the 3VZ-FE engine a total of 2,958 cc of displacement. The
compression ratio rating is 9.6:1. The Toyota 3VZ-FE engine produced
from 185 PS (136 kW; 182 HP) at 5,800 rpm to 200 PS (147 kW; 197 HP) at
5,800 rpm of maximum power and from 256 Nm (26.1 kgm, 188.7 ft-lb) at
4,600 rpm to 275 Nm (28.0 kgm, 202.7 ft-lb) at 4,600 rpm of peak torque.
Engine code identification:
3 - 3rd generation engine
VZ - Engine family
F - Economy narrow-angle DOHC
E - Multi Point Fuel Injection
| GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA |
Engine model ...................... 3VZ-FE
Cylinder layout ...................... Four stroke, V6
Fuel type ...................... Gasoline (petrol)
Year of production ...................... 1992-1997
Total displacement ...................... 3.0 L, 2,958 cm2 (180.5 cubic inches)
Fuel system ...................... Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Power adder ...................... None
Maximum power ...................... From 185 PS (136 kW; 182 HP) at
5,800 rpm
to 200 PS (147 kW; 197 HP) at 5,800 rpm
Maximum torque ...................... From 256 Nm (26.1 kgm, 188.7
ft-lb) at 4,600 rpm
to 275 Nm (28.0 kgm, 202.7 ft-lb) at 4,600 rpm
Firing order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Dimensions (L x W x H) ...................... No data available
Weight ...................... No data available
| CYLINDER BLOCK |
The 3VZ-FE engine has 6 cylinders in a V arrangement at a bank angle of
60 deg.. This engine’s firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. The crankshaft is
supported by four bearings inside the crankcase. These bearings are made
of copper and lead alloy. The crankshaft is integrated with semi 9
counterweights for balance. Oil holes are placed in the center of the
crankshaft for supplying oil to the connecting rods, pistons and other
components. Crankshaft main journal diameter is 64.000 mm (2.52 in) and
crankpin diameter is 55.000 mm (2.16 in)
Pistons are made of high temperature-resistant aluminum alloy, and
depression is built into the piston head to prevent interference with
the valves. Piston pins are the full-floating type, with the pins
fastened to neither the piston boss nor the connecting rods.
Each piston is equipped with two compressions and one oil control rings.
The top compression ring is made of steel and the second compression
ring is made of cast iron. The oil ring is made of a combination of
steel and stainless steel. The outer diameter of each piston ring is
slightly larger than the diameter of the piston and the flexibility of
the rings allows them to a hub the cylinder walls when they are mounted
on the piston.
Bore is 87.5 mm (3.44 in) and stroke is 82.0 mm (3.23 in). The
compression ratio rating is 9.6:1.
Cylinder block alloy ...................... Cast-iron
Compression ratio ...................... 9.6:1
Cylinder bore ...................... 87.5 mm (3.44 in)
Piston stroke ...................... 82.0 mm (3.23 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil) ...................... 2 / 1
Number of main bearings ...................... 4
Cylinder inner diameter (standard) ...................... 87.500-87.510
mm (3.4449-3.4453 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard) ...................... 87.360-87.370
mm (3.4394-3.4398 in)
Piston pin outer diameter ...................... 21.997-22.006 mm
(0.866-0.8664 in)
Connecting rod bushing inner diameter ......................
22.005-22.014 mm (0.8663-0.8667 in)
Piston ring side clearance ...................... Top
...................... 0.010-0.080 mm (0.0004-0.0031 in)
Second ...................... 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in)
Piston ring end gap ...................... Top ......................
0.280-0.500 mm (0.011-0.0197 in)
Second ...................... 0.380-0.600 mm (0.015-0.0236 in)
Oil ...................... 0.150-0.570 mm (0.0059-0.0224 in)
Crankshaft main journal diameter ...................... 63.985-64.000
mm (2.5191-2.5197 in)
Crankpin diameter ...................... 54.987-55.000 mm
(2.1648-2.1654 in)
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 61 Nm; 6.2 kgm; 45 ft-lb
Step 2: Turn bolts 90 deg.
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by
hand.
Connecting rod bearing bolts
Step 1: 25 Nm; 2.5 kgm; 18 ft-lb
Step 2: Turn bolts 90 deg.
Crankshaft pulley bolt
250 Nm; 25.0 kgm; 184 ft-lb
Flywheel or drive plate
83 Nm; 8.5 kgm; 61 ft-lb
| CYLINDER HEAD |
The cylinder heads are made of aluminum alloy, with a cross-flow type
intake and exhaust layout and with pent-roof type combustion chambers.
The spark plugs are located in the center of the combustion chambers.
The 3VZ-FE engine has double overhead camshafts DOHC design with four
valves per cylinder (two intake and two exhaust valves). The intake
camshafts are driven by a single timing belt, and a gear on the intake
camshaft engages with a gear on the exhaust camshaft to drive it. The
camshaft journal is supported at five (intake) or four (exhaust) places
between the valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the
cylinder head.
The intake valves are 34.0 mm (1.34 in) of diameter, while the exhaust
valves have a diameter of 27.3 mm (1.07 in). The intake duration is
230°, the valve lift is 7.85 mm, and the exhaust duration is 230°,
valve lift is 7.60 mm;. Exhaust and intake valves are equipped with
irregular pitch springs made of special valve spring carbon steel which
are capable of functioning no matter what the engine speed.
Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of an outer shim type
system, in which valve adjusting shims are located above the valve
lifters. This permits the replacement of the shims without removal of
the camshafts.
Block head alloy ...................... Aluminium
Valve Arrangement ...................... DOHC, belt drive
Cylinder head height ...................... No data available
Valves ...................... 24 (4 valves per cylinder)
Intake valve timing ...................... 230 deg.
Exhaust valve timing ...................... 230 deg.
Valve head diameter ...................... INTAKE
...................... 34.0 mm (1.3386 in)
EXHAUST ...................... 27.3 mm (1.0748 in)
Valve length ...................... INTAKE ...................... 95.15
mm (3.7461 in)
EXHAUST ...................... 94.90 mm (3.7362 in)
Valve stem diameter ...................... INTAKE
...................... 5.970-5.985 mm (0.235-0.2356 in)
EXHAUST ...................... 5.965-5.980 mm (0.2348-0.2354 in)
Valve spring free length ...................... INTAKE
...................... 41.40 mm (1.6299 in)
EXHAUST ...................... 41.40 mm (1.6299 in)
Camshaft lobe height ...................... INTAKE
...................... 42.160-42.260 mm (1.6598-1.6638 in)
EXHAUST ...................... 41.960-42.060 mm (1.652-1.6559 in)
Camshaft journal diameter ...................... 26.949-26.965 mm
(1.061-1.0616 in)
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
12 pointed head Step 1: 34 Nm; 3.5 kgm; 25 ft-lb
Step 2: Turn all bolts 90 deg.
Step 3: Turn all bolts another 90 deg.
Recessed head: 18 Nm; 1.8 kgm; 13 ft-lb
| MAINTENANCE DATA |
Valve clearance
Intake valve ...................... 0.13-0.23 mm (0.0051-0.0091 in)
Exhaust valve ...................... 0.27-0.37 mm (0.0106-0.0146 in)
Compression pressure
Standard ...................... 12.5 kg/m2 (181 psi) / 300 rpm
Minimum ...................... 10.0 kg/m2 (145 psi) / 300 rpm
Compression differential limit between cylinders ......................
1.0 kg/m2 (15 psi) / 300 rpm
Oil system
Oil consumption , L/1000 km ...................... up to 1.0
Recommended engine oil ...................... SAE 5W-30, 10W-30
Oil type API ...................... SG “Energy-Conserving”
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) ...................... With filter
change 4.3 l (4.5 US qts, 3.8 lmp.qts)
Without filter change 4.1 l (4.3 US qts, 3.6 lmp. qts)
Oil change interval, km (miles) ...................... 10,000 (6,000)
Oil Pressure ...................... Idle speed: More than 29 kPa (0.3
kg/cm2, 4.3 psi)
3,000 rpm: 249-539 kPa (3.0-5.5 kg/cm2, 43-78 psi)
Ignition system
Spark plug ...................... NGK: BCPR6EP-11 DENSO: PQ20R
Spark plug gap ...................... 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Spark plug tightening torque ...................... 18 Nm (1.8 kgm, 13
ft-lb)
Valve clearance adjustment data
Calculate the thickness of the new adjusting valve shim so valve
clearance comes within specified values.
R = Thickness of removed valve shim
N = Thickness of new valve shim
M = Measured valve clearance
Intake:
N = R + [M - 0.20 mm (0.008 in)]
Exhaust:
N = R + [M - 0.30 mm (0.012 in)]
Valve shims are available in 17 sizes to range from 2.50 mm (0.0984 in)
to 3.30 mm (0.1299 in), in steps of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
Example (exhaust valve):
R = 2.70 mm
M = 0.52 mm
N = 2.70 + (0.45 - 0.30) = 2.85 mm.
| VEHICLE APPLICATIONS |
Model ...................... Years Produced
Toyota Scepter ...................... 1993-1996
Toyota Camry ...................... 1992-1993
Toyota Camry ...................... 1992-1996
Toyota Windom ...................... 1992-1996
Lexus ES300 ...................... 1992-1993
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