Toyota 5M-EU engine
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The 2.8-liter 12-valve Toyota 5M-EU engine was produced in Japan from 1979 to 1989 and was installed on several generations of such popular models as Supra, Cressida and Crown at once. In the European and Australian markets, this power unit is known as the 5M-E.
The M series also includes internal combustion engines: 5M‑GE, 7M‑GE and 7M‑GTE.
Technical characteristics of the Toyota 5M-EU 2.8 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2759 cm³ |
| Supply system | injector |
| Internal combustion engine power | 120 - 145 HP |
| Torque | 200 - 230 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 83 mm |
| Piston stroke | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 – 9.0 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.4 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate resource | 320 000 km |
The weight of the 5M-EU motor according to the catalog is 170 kg
Engine number 5M-EU is located to the right of the oil filter
Fuel consumption Toyota 5M-EU
Using the example of a 1985 Toyota Crown with a manual transmission:
| City | 14.4 liters |
| Track | 9.7 liters |
| Mixed | 11.2 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the 5M-EU 2.8 l engine
| Cressida 2 (X60) | 1980 – 1984 |
| Cressida 3 (X70) | 1984 – 1988 |
| Crown 6 (S110) | 1979 – 1983 |
| Crown 7 (S120) | 1983 – 1987 |
| Crown 8 (S130) | 1987 – 1989 |
| Above 1 (A40) | 1979 – 1981 |
| supra A50 | 1979 – 1981 |
| Above 2 (A60) | 1981 – 1985 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of 5M-EU
A well-known problem of power units of this series is a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket
Often, owners overtighten the bolts in the head, trying to get rid of oil leaks.
The reason for floating speed here is usually throttle contamination or KXX
The remaining engine failures are most often associated with the vagaries of the ignition system.
Since there are no hydraulic lifters, the valves require periodic adjustment
