This 300,000-mile Toyota 3RZ-FE tells two stories at once. This first is how this 2.7-litre inline-four earned its anvil reputation, and the second is how neglect can still kill a tough motor. In a ...
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Is The Toyota 3RZ Engine Really As Reliable As Fans Say? This Teardown Takes A Closer Look
It's no secret that Toyota engines are renowned for reliability, with several Toyota models likely to run more than 250,000 miles. That reputation extends to the Toyota 3RZ-FE engine. This 2.7-liter ...
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300,000-Mile Toyota 3RZ Four-Cylinder Teardown Shows Why These Engines Are So Sought After
The Toyota RZ engine family powered some of the Japanese brand's most enduring models between 1989 and 2004. Available in three specs (1RZ, 2RZ, and 3RZ), the latter was the most notable in the US, ...
A teardown of a 300,000-mile Toyota 3RZ-FE shows its toughness, but also how neglect can bring down even Toyota’s most durable four-cylinder. The 3RZ’s design blended rugged traditional components – ...
Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...
In our last article, we looked at the development of the NORAD Toyota 3RZ cylinder head. As expected from Rado and Norwood, the head is a radical piece of equipment designed for maximum horsepower. In ...
Ian Wright joined CarBuzz as an automotive journalist and photographer in 2018. His career started with specialist publications, covering everything from Harley-Davidson to Ferrari. Before writing for ...
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