Whereas the appearance of the gasoline version was initially announced only for the first months of 2018. Of course, diesel is good, very high-torque, economical and reliable, but not everyone likes solar-eating engines, and therefore many will choose the gasoline version.
A bit of history
Toyota Fortuner 2.7 is equipped with a 2TR-FE series gasoline engine, which has been in service for a long time and is well known to owners of the Prado and some other models of the Japanese brand.
The 2.7 2TR-FE power unit replaced the 3RZ-FE series, which turned out to be very successful, but became outdated by the end of the first half of the 2000s. However, Toyota did not want to abandon this motor, and therefore they created a new one based on the same 3RZ-FE.
Specifications of the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 2TR-FE engine
| Engine | 2TR-FE |
| Construction type | inline |
| Cylinder arrangement | transverse |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves | 4 |
| Working volume | 2694 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 95 mm |
| piston stroke | 95 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Maximum power according to ECE regulations | 163 l. With. (122 kW)/5200 rpm |
| Maximum torque according to ECE regulations | 245 Nm / 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel | AI-91 and above |
It is worth noting that the characteristics of this motor on other models of the company may differ, but only slightly.
Design features
As a basis for the new unit, a cylinder block from the 3RZ-FE series was taken, equipped with 2 balancer shafts. In addition, the engineers redesigned the cylinder head. In particular, they used hydraulic compensators and the Dual-VVTi variable valve timing system branded for the brand. In addition, the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 2TR-FE engine was equipped with a modified throttle and a different intake manifold. The ECU has also been recalibrated. A chain is used in the timing drive.
The presence of 4 cylinders and 16 valves, given such an impressive volume (this is Toyota's largest 4-cylinder engine), optimizes the scavenging of the combustion chamber, ensuring that the air flow is directed directly from the intake to the exhaust.
Engine 2.7 2TR-FE under the hood Prado
In the modern world of motors, there are a fairly large number of studios involved in tuning cars.
But not all of them manage to become truly popular and gain cult status.
Brabus. This company from Germany has been objectively the best for a long time, having no worthy competitors. At the moment, it is a huge holding company, which includes an enterprise founded together with Daimler AG. In addition, it also houses a subsidiary of Startech, which specializes in tuning Jaguar and Land Rover, a restoration studio, as well as another department, whose task is to carry out finishing work and design business jets and yachts.
Its name was made up of the names of its two founders - Klaus Brackmann and Bodo Buschman, whose passion was to carry out improvements to Mercedes-Benz.
The main emphasis in the 70s was on a bright appearance, relegating power to the background. The company took up the creation of powerful engines only in the 90s, which resulted in the creation of the famous V12 with a volume of 6.9 liters, the power of which was 508 hp. It was intended for installation on the Mercedes-Benz E-class.
Throughout the history of its work, the company has repeatedly been awarded the title of the best car tuning studio.
Alpina. As a student at a German university, Burkard Bovensiepen could not have imagined that repairing his own FIAT-500 after a breakdown would be so successful. After that, he decided to test his strength already on the BMW-500, which, after improvements, acquired not only increased power, but also the first owner.
In 1964, representatives of BMW interested in his activities, who sent for testing the two-chamber carburetors he had created. Pleased with this approval, Bovensiepen opens his car tuning studio.
The dynamic qualities of the updated cars were demonstrated on the racing tracks. For the 24-hour race "Spa-Francorchamps", a special modification of the BMW 3.0 was carried out, on which specially designed 20-spoke wheels were installed, which eventually became a hallmark of the model.
One of the best achievements of the automaker was the fastest Alpina B10 Bi-Turbo sedan, created in 1989. For the anniversary of the company in 1999, the most powerful diesel unit D10 Bi-turbo, whose engine power was 245 hp, rolled off the assembly line, becoming the most powerful sedan in the world with a diesel power plant.
Hennessey Performance. The brainchild of John Hennessy, known as a race car driver, was created in 1991 in the state of Texas and gained fame as one of the world's most productive tuning studios.
Together with a group of mechanics, as a trial, he tried to improve Japanese-made cars that never went into mass production. Success came to his company after working on the Dodge Viper car, which, after the update, became more powerful, reached a maximum speed of 217 km / h and opened up access to participation in any kind of competition.
The development of the 1TR engine led to the emergence of a series of 2 TR engines, to which the 2tr fe belongs. In creating the power plant, many technical solutions were taken from the earlier 3RZ-FE. So, for example, the cylinder block has undergone minimal changes. The greatest modernization touched the cylinder head, in which a special system for changing the valve timing was used.
Description of the type of engine and the stages of its development and production
The 2tr fe motor begins its history of inheritance back in 1953. At this time, the first internal combustion engine of the R series was released. In 1982, after making a number of changes, the world saw the Y series of engines. Restyling was not long in coming, and after a significant upgrade, RZ engines were released in 1989. The design solutions in this series turned out to be quite advanced, so the RZ did not receive significant changes for a long time. In 2003, Toyota nevertheless decided to update the series by launching the production of 1TR engines. Also in the same year, production of a more powerful 2tr fe engine began.
Among the four-cylinder engines produced by Toyota 2tr fe is the most voluminous. In 2015, a slight restyling was made, as a result of which the compression ratio increased and both camshafts received a Dual-VVTi variable valve timing system. The motor has an impressive weight, since the cylinder block is cast from cast iron.
The 2tr fe engine does not bend the valve, since the pistons do not have a flat bottom, but with special depressions. Thanks to this technical solution, a rupture of the timing belt does not lead to a major overhaul of the power plant. Installed hydraulic lifters removed from maintenance such a procedure as adjusting valves.
The oil consumption of the 2tr fe engine is impressive. The technical characteristics of the power plant that left the factory indicate that 300 grams of oil per 1000 kilometers are not a cause for concern. In used engines, it is not uncommon for the engine to consume a liter of oil over a similar distance. This is due to the high burnout of the lubricant, as well as the design features that the valve stem seals and piston rings have.
Engine characteristics allow you to increase power without loss of resource. The power plant can be boosted using stock turbo kits. It is not recommended to change anything in the cylinder-piston group. If you're short on power, take a closer look at Toyota's eight-cylinder engines. Very often they are interchangeable with 2tr fe.
Motor Maintenance Schedule
The 2tr fe engine is sensitive to what kind of oil to pour into it. The manufacturer recommends using a lubricant with a viscosity of 0W-20, 5W-20. The basis should be only synthetic. The use of another oil will affect the engine resource and overhaul will not take long. Replacement is required every 5-10 thousand kilometers. If the wrong lubricant is used, the following will be subject to the greatest wear:
- cylinder-piston group;
- camshaft;
- connecting rods;
- crankshaft;
- oil pump;
- cylinder head elements;
- bearings.
The oil filter needs to be replaced at every oil change. The air filter lasts longer and needs to be replaced at 12-20 thousand kilometers.
The maintenance description given in the manual says that 2tr fe spark plugs should be changed every 20 thousand kilometers. Increased fuel consumption should also be a reason to control the state of ignition. If necessary, the replacement of candles should be carried out ahead of time.
Overview of faults and solutions
With proper operation of the motor, its overhaul will be required when the odometer shows more than 500 thousand kilometers. This is due to the high reliability of Toyota engines. Upon reaching 250,000 kilometers, the internal combustion engine may require the replacement of piston rings. The mileage before repair depends on which oil for the 2tr fe engine was used during operation. There are units operating for 6,000 thousand km to the capital.
The exhaust manifold is the weak point of the power plant. Working at elevated temperatures disables it at 30-50 thousand mileage. The intake manifold is more resistant, but with heavy driving it may also need to be replaced.
The cooling system requires regular cleaning, since the 2tr fe motor is mainly installed on SUVs. Under the most unfavorable set of circumstances, overheating can cause the pistons to seize in the cylinders.
Attachments, flywheel and cylinder head require minimal intervention. Breakage or jump of the timing drive is an extremely rare occurrence. In the event of such a malfunction, nothing serious will follow. The design of the engine is such that the pistons do not hit the valves. There is also no need to remove the cylinder head cover to adjust the thermal gap, because hydraulic pushers are used.
The 2tr fe motor has a fairly simple design, which allows you to do many operations yourself. If necessary, refer to the official manual.
Power plant tuning options
The most popular tuning 2tr fe is to install a turbo kit. It is not rational to increase the volume of the combustion chamber, since this version of the engine is already a bloated modification of the 1TR. Intervention in the device of the cylinder-piston group is recommended only if all other modernization is completed. The scope of work in this case is large, since each node of the power plant will have to be redone.
It is possible to install a turbo kit both stock and manufactured by Toyota. The installation scheme of the kits is fundamentally the same.
A feature of 2tr fe is a large margin of safety, so tuning does not greatly affect the resource of the power plant. The complexity of the approach to forcing is also important. No system should be left unattended if the load on it increases. Otherwise, you can get a negative result of the engine upgrade.
List of car models in which the 2tr fe engine was installed
Engines produced by Kamigo Plant have found a place in personal passenger cars and commercial vehicles produced by Toyota Motor Corporation:
- Toyota 4Runner;
- Toyota HiAce;
- Toyota Regius Ace;
- Toyota Hilux Surf
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- Toyota Tacoma;
- Toyota Fortuner;
- Toyota Innova.
On machines from other manufacturers, the 2tr fe engine never went into mass production. This is due to the orientation of the power plant for personal use by Toyota. Many technical solutions of this motor have been embodied in the Chinese automobile industry.
List of modifications 2tr fe
The 2tr fe engine has few modifications:
- 2tr fe 160 hp, the problem with the current crankshaft oil seal has been fixed in this model;
- 2tr fe 163 hp with Dual-VVTi system and higher compression ratio.
A small number of modifications due to the large number of series of motors. Toyota Motor Corporation does not focus on development within one modification, but releases new series of engines. The transition of technical solutions can be traced, starting from R and ending with 2tr fe.
Engine specification
| Production | Kamigo Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia |
| Engine brand | 2trfe |
| Release years | 2003-present |
| Block material | cast iron |
| Supply system | injector |
| Type | in-line |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 95 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 10.2 (Dual-VVTi) |
| Engine volume, cc | 2693 |
| Engine power, hp / rpm | 160/5200 163/5500 |
| Torque, Nm/rpm | 241/3800 246/3800 |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Environmental regulations | Euro 4 |
| Engine weight, kg | - |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Toyota Tacoma) | |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 1000 |
| Engine oil | 0W-20 5W-20 |
| How much oil is in the engine, l | 5.8 |
| Oil change is carried out, km | 7000-10000 |
| Operating temperature of the engine, hail. | 85-90 |
| Engine resource, thousand km According to the plant On practice | |
| Tuning, HP Potential No loss of resource | |
| The engine was installed | Toyota 4Runner Toyota Regius Ace Toyota Hilux Surf Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
The 2tr fe motor showed itself perfectly on the market. He won consumers thanks to his reliability and unpretentiousness. Extensive tuning options allow many car owners to increase the dynamics of their cars without much investment.
If you have any questions - leave them in the comments below the article. We or our visitors will be happy to answer them.
Domestic motorists know the 2TR-FE engine mainly from the Toyota Prado SUV, under the hood of which it has been installed since 2006. On some other models, such as Hilux, the engine has been installed since 2004. The 2TR engine was a development of the 1TR engine, only the engine was spoiled well - they added a second chain and a bunch of extra parts to distribute it on commercial vehicles (trucks and taxis).
Specifications
| Production | Kamigo Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia |
| Engine brand | 2TR |
| Release years | 2003-present |
| Block material | cast iron |
| Supply system | injector |
| Type | in-line |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 95 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 10.2 (Dual-VVTi) |
| Engine volume, cc | 2693 |
| Engine power, hp / rpm | 160/5200 163/5500 |
| Torque, Nm/rpm | 241/3800 246/3800 |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Environmental regulations | Euro 4 |
| Engine weight, kg | - |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km - city - track - mixed. |
11.2 9.4 10.7 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 1000 |
| Engine oil | 0W-20 / 5W-20 |
| How much oil is in the engine, l | 5.8 |
| Oil change is carried out, km | 7000-10000 |
| Operating temperature of the engine, hail. | 85-90 |
| Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice |
- 400+ |
Common faults and operation
Like its predecessor, the Toyota 2TR engine is extremely reliable and stable. The only weak point is the front crankshaft oil seal (especially on models before 2008). It occasionally leaks. It needs to be replaced with a more modern copy. It happens that the engines begin to vibrate in the cold. The reason lies in the automatic transmission. You need to change the oil in it. With constant maintenance, refueling only with high-quality gasoline and filling with the oil recommended by the manufacturer, the durability of the unit can be extended to the maximum possible limit.
Video on the 2TR engine
Toyota 2TR-FE engine
2TR engine specifications
| Production | Kamigo Plant Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia |
| Engine brand | 2TR |
| Release years | 2003-present |
| Block material | cast iron |
| Supply system | injector |
| Type | in-line |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 95 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 10.2 (Dual-VVTi) |
| Engine volume, cc | 2693 |
| Engine power, hp / rpm | 160/5200 163/5500 |
| Torque, Nm/rpm | 241/3800 246/3800 |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Environmental regulations | Euro 4 |
| Engine weight, kg | - |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Tacoma) - city - track - mixed. |
11.2 9.4 10.7 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 1000 |
| Engine oil | 0W-20 5W-20 |
| How much oil is in the engine, l | 5.8 |
| Oil change is carried out, km | 7000-10000 |
| Operating temperature of the engine, hail. | 85-90 |
| Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice |
- 400+ |
| Tuning, HP - potential - no loss of resource |
300+ n.a. |
| The engine was installed | Toyota 4Runner Toyota HiAce Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Toyota Tacoma Toyota Fortuner Toyota Innova |
| checkpoint, -5MKPP -5MKPP -4automatic transmission -4automatic transmission -5 automatic transmission |
Toyota R150F Toyota R155/R155F Toyota A340E Toyota A343F Toyota A750E/A750F |
Reliability, problems and engine repair Toyota 2TR-FE
It was 2003 and the excellent 3RZ-FE was quite outdated by this point, but sending a successful engine to a museum is not a very reasonable idea. Accordingly, it was decided to update it and continue to put it on SUVs and commercial vehicles. For the new engine, which was named 2TR, they took a cylinder block from 3RZ with two balancer shafts, and the cylinder head was subjected to some modifications. On this head, a variable valve timing system on the VVTi intake camshaft and hydraulic lifters were used. The timing chain was replaced with a new one. On the 2TR-FE, a different plastic intake manifold and electronic throttle were applied. The control unit has been completely changed.
These improvements added about 10 hp relative to the 3RZ, improved low-end traction and reduced fuel consumption (minus the 3RZ-FE).
Since 2015, the 2TR has been equipped with a variable valve timing system on both Dual-VVTi camshafts, and the compression ratio has increased to 10.2.
All in all, the 2TR is a deeply upgraded 3RZ.
In addition to the 2.7 liter engine, the younger 2-liter 1TR is also included in the TR series.
Problems and disadvantages of Toyota 2TR engines
Like its predecessor, this is an extremely reliable motor, despite some complication of the design. The weak point of the 2TR and its illness (until 2008) is a problem with a leak in the front crankshaft oil seal, which is solved by replacing it with a new revision. Also, these motors differ in vibration at idle in cold weather due to automatic transmission. Change the oil in the box and the problem should go away.
It is advisable to pour engine oil in 2TR-FE recommended by the manufacturer, and regular maintenance and good gasoline will increase its resource to the maximum.
Tuning engine Toyota 2TR-FE
2TR Turbo. Compressor
The ways to increase the power of this engine are no different from its predecessor: you can buy a turbo kit or a compressor kit. There are a lot of turbo whales on sale, both on the Garrett T3 / T4, and on cheap Chinese turbines and components. Both those and those options will allow you to remove 250+ hp. on standard pistons, but Chinese kits don't last too long and most likely, after a few thousand km, you will have to look for a new turbine.
For quite a lot of money, you can buy a compressor kit for 2TR, based on the Rotrex C30-94. Their prices are much higher than for Chinese turbo kits, and the power is at least 250-270 hp. to the stock piston. Doing something more powerful is pointless, better buy a car with a V8.
