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These engines are prone to oil gelling. Another name for the issue was "engine sludge". [1] There was a class action lawsuit due to this problem. [2] It is very important to the life of these engines that oil changes are done on a regular basis. The 1MZ-FE was on Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1996. [3] Applications: 1993–2002 Toyota Camry (V6)
The 3.0-liter 1MZ-FE engine was now equipped with VVT-i, increasing horsepower from 142 to 157 kW (190 to 210 bhp). [17] For 2004 models, the Standard and Limited Edition trims were included for the US market. In SE models, a 3.3-liter 3MZ-FE V6 replaced the smaller 3.0-liter 1MZ-FE. [14]
In 1987, Toyota began assigning dual letter engine codes to some of the "engine family" categories in some engine lines, particularly six-cylinder models. This can create potential confusion. E.g. 1MZ-FE – This is not a supercharged, narrow angle, fuel injected M-series engine, but a narrow angle, fuel injected MZ-series engine. Confusion is ...
The Toyota Camry (XV20) is a mid-size car that was sold by Toyota between September 1996 and 2001 in Japan and North America, and 1997 and 2002 in Australia. [3] Introduced on 3 September 1996, the XV20 series represented the fourth generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside Japan, which followed a different generational lineage.
The 3VZ-FE was used on the Camry platform from 1992 to May 1997 depending on the market: North America saw the engine only in 1992 and 1993, while Australia and New Zealand had it from 1992 to 1996. This engine was available in some parts of Asia in the Windom until May 1997. Following 1994, the 1MZ-FE engines replaced the 3VZ-FE in most ...
MCR Platform (1MZ engine) 2000–2006 Toyota Estima (Previa) XS. Models Engines XS10. ... (2AZ-FE engine) 2002–2011 Toyota Camry; 2006–present Toyota Aurion;
Power and displacement increases were also received for the V6 engine. The 3.0-liter 3VZ-FE unit was rated at 138 kW (185 hp) and 264 N⋅m (195 ft⋅lbf). [12] An all-new aluminium 1MZ-FE V6 debuted in North American models from 1994, with other markets retaining the 3VZ-FE V6. Power and torque rose to 140 kW (188 hp) and 275 N⋅m (203 ft⋅ ...
The power rating grew to 157 kW (210 hp) in 1998 (1999 model year) due to the new 1MZ-FE engine with variable valve timing . [ 36 ] The Lexus IS was introduced to European markets in 1999 and became the luxury marque's entry-level model; by this time the ES was no longer sold in most European markets.