Toyota 2AR-FE engine
Toyota's AR engine series began its history relatively recently - the first units appeared in 2008. At the moment, these are popular engines that are respected by Japanese car drivers to a greater extent in the United States and Canada. Although, some members of the family are spreading around the world.
Specifications 2AR-FE
For the 2AR-FE motor, the characteristics were created taking into account the versatility of its application. The technical data of the unit allows you to install it in almost any car of the concern, except for its smallest representatives and large SUVs. The main indicators of the engine are as follows:
| Volume | 2.5 liters |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 169 to 180 horsepower |
| Bore | 90 mm |
| Piston stroke | 98 mm |
| Gas distribution system | DOHC |
| Torque | from 226 to 235 N*m |
| EFI electronic fuel injection system | |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
A reliable fuel system and moderate power prophesy to the engine such reliability in operation, which Toyota engines were famous for in the early 90s of the last century. The Japanese abandoned many technologies that marked the third generation of the group's engines. Because of this, the unit began to weigh as much as 147 kilograms, to produce less power per usable volume, but at the same time it began to save fuel. Compared to its predecessor, the 2AR-FE engine consumes 10-12% less gasoline. The increased resource of the motor is also interesting. Now it can be repaired, because thin-walled aluminum cylinder blocks are a thing of the past. Before the first overhaul during normal operation, the engine can drive 200 thousand kilometers. Then repairs will require each 70-100 thousand. But the unit cannot be called a millionaire either - the maximum resource is 400-500 thousand kilometers.
Technical problems
To date, there is not too much data on the popular problems of Toyota 2AR-FE engines. Not so long ago, the production of cars with this unit began in Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and before that, the operation of the unit took place in excellent conditions in the USA, Canada and Japan.
And yet, the unit has several childhood diseases. This is a knock in the timing belt mechanism area. The VVT timing change actuators are knocking. In conditions of not too good fuel, they quickly fail.
Also, not very reliable operation of the cooling system pump was noticed. She often leaks.
The rest of the 2AR-FE does not compromise itself as a bad power unit. So far, 2AR-FE reviews allow us to consider it one of the best units of the latest generation of Toyota.
Where was the engine installed?
The list of models that the unit sets in motion is not so large. These are the following models:
- RAV4
- Camry (in two versions);
- Scion TC.
Probably, in the future, the line of cars in which the 2AR-FE engine is installed will expand, because the unit shows itself only from the best side.
