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Toyota 3VZ-E Maintenance

Engine Model: Toyota 3VZ-E

Engine Type: 4-cycle V6-cylinder DOHC gasoline engine

Total Displacement: 180.5 cu.in (3.0 L)

Rated Engine Power: 185 Hp (136 kW) at 5800 rpm

Fuel System: Multiport fuel injection (MFI)

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Service Data

Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter (Std), in (mm) ............... 87.500-87.510 (3.4449-3.4453)
Cylinder Compression (Std), psi (kPa) ............... 171 (1177)
Cylinder Compression (Min), psi (kPa) ............... 142 (980)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ............... 0.007-0.011 (0.18-0.28)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ............... 0.009-0.013 (0.22-0.32)
Drive Belt Tension (New Belt), lbf (kgf) ............... 160±20 (73±9)
Drive Belt Tension (Used Belt), lbf (kgf) ............... 100±20 (45±9)

Engine Oil and Coolant

Oil Type ............... SAE 5W-30, 10W-30
Oil Classification (API) ............... SG
Oil Capacity (with Filter, 2WD), qts (L) ............... 4.2 (4.0)
Oil Capacity (without Filter, 2WD), qts (L) ............... 4.6 (4.3)
Oil Capacity (with Filter, 4WD), qts (L) ............... 4.5 (4.2)
Oil Capacity (without Filter, 4WD), qts (L) ............... 4.8 (4.5)
Oil Consumption, qts/m (L/km) ............... 1.0/1200 (0.5/1000)
Coolant Capacity (w/Heater, M/T), qts (L) ............... 10.3 (9.7)
Coolant Capacity (w/Heater, A/T), qts (L) ............... 10.6 (10.0)

Fuel System Adjustment

Fuel Pressure, psi (kPa) ............... 38-44 (265-304)
Injector Resistance, ohms ............... 13.4-14.2
Injection Volume, cu.in (cc) ............... 2.7-3.4 (45-55)
Difference Between Each Injector, cu.in (cc) ............... 0.37 (6)
Fuel Cut, rpm ............... 1300-1500

Ignition System

Spark Plug Type ............... NGK BKR5EYA or Denso K16R-U
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.0315 (0.80)
Spark Plug Thread Size, mm (in) ............... 14 (0.55)
Spark Plug Hex Size, mm (in) ............... 20.8 (0.82)
Ignition Timing, deg ............... 10 BTDC

Service Intervals

Change Engine Oil ............... every 10000 m (16000 km)
Replace Engine Oil Filter ............... every 10000 m (16000 km)
Inspect Drive Belts ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Inspect Exhaust Pipes and Mountings ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Inspect Fuel lines and Connections ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Check Idle Speed ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Check Valve Clearance ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Replace Air Filter ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Replace Spark Plugs ............... every 30000 m (48000 km)
Replace Fuel Filler Cap Gasket ............... every 60000 m (96000 km)
Change Engine Coolant ............... every 60000 m (96000 km)

Tightening Torques

Cylinder head, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 44 (33)
Camshaft bearing cap, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 16 (12)
Cylinder head cover, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 5.4 (4)
Flywheel, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 88 (65)
Idler pulley, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 34 (25)
Crankshaft pulley, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 245 (181)
Camshaft timing pulley, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 108 (80)
Timing belt tensioner, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 26 (20)
Cooling fan, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 5.4 (4)
Spark plug, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 18 (13)
Exhaust manifold, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 39 (29)
Intake manifold, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 18 (13)
Main bearing cap, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 61 (45)
Connecting rod cap, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 25 (18)
Oil pump, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 20 (14)
Oil strainer, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 6.9 (5.1)
Coolant drain plug, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 29 (22)
Water pump, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 20 (14)
Rear end plate, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 7.4 (5.5)

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