Overview
The story
80/20 Automotive says the 2.7L 2TR-FE arrived for 2004 as the successor to the 3RZ-FE, another 2.7L four. A published reference lists it in the Tacoma from 2004 to 2023 and the 4Runner from 2009 to 2010, and in Hilux, Prado and HiAce models abroad. A published reference, a seller's guide (unofficial)
In January 2015 it gained dual VVT-i, which varies the timing of both cams, and its compression rose from 9.6:1 to 10.2:1. A published reference
Specs
Versions
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Fuel injected 2TR-FE A published reference
Intake VVT-i at first, dual VVT-i from 2015
In 5th gen Toyota 4Runner, 2010; 2nd gen Toyota Tacoma, 2005–2015; 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma, 2016–2023
Figures
- Displacement: 2.7L (2,693 cc) A published reference
- Bore × stroke: 95 × 95 mm A published reference
- Block and head: Cast-iron block, aluminum head A published reference
- Valvetrain: Twin overhead cams driven by a chain, four valves per cylinder A published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Oil leak from the crankshaft seal 2005 to 2007
One source so far
Check: Look for oil at the front of the engine below the crank pulley.
80/20 Automotive says 2005 to 2007 engines leaked from the crankshaft seal, that a service bulletin covers it, and that Toyota revised the seal for 2008 and later engines. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Coolant leak from the plastic bypass tube Every version
One source so far
Check: Look for coolant at the back of the engine and ask whether the tube was replaced.
80/20 Automotive says the plastic No. 1 water bypass tube between the thermostat and the back of the engine was notorious for leaking, and that the repair usually means taking off the intake manifold. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Burning oil at high mileage Every version
One source so far
Check: Ask how much oil it uses between changes.
80/20 Automotive says worn oil control rings can make some engines use a lot of oil after as little as 150,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)
Owning
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
Slow but very reliable Every version
One source so far
80/20 Automotive says it is widely seen as one of the toughest engines around, and that it routinely passes 250,000 miles. Its main complaint is power, which can struggle in vehicles over 4,000 lb. A seller's guide (unofficial)