Car Model Guide/ Engines/ 3ZR-FAE

3ZR-FAE 2.0 Valvematic

The bigger Valvematic four, and the pick of the Avensis engines. Port injection keeps the valves clean, the chain is durable, and the only thing worth knowing is that the CVT it's usually paired with wants its fluid changed despite what the book says.

ConfigurationI4, naturally aspiratedDisplacement1987 cc
FuelpetrolInjectionport
Shared componentsnone recorded

Cars using this engine

VariantChassisBodyYearsPowerRiskGood buy
2.0 ValvematicT27sedan2009–2018152 PSR1€4,400
2.0 ValvematicT27 Tourerwagon2009–2018152 PSR1€4,650

Engine and component issues

Chassis, gearbox and body issues aren't listed here. They depend on which car the engine is fitted to. Open a variant page for the merged list.