Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 4/OHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 1995 (1981) |
| Compression ratio :1 | 9,0 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 98/95 |
| Ignition system Type | TSZ-i |
| Ignition system Description | Trans-i |
| Fuel system Make | Toyota |
| Fuel system Type | EFI |
| Fuel system Description | MFI-i |
Ignition system
| Ignition coil Make | Denso |
|---|---|
| Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V | 12,0 |
| Primary resistance Ohm | 0,38-0,46 |
| Secondary resistance Ohm | 7700-10400 |
| Distributor (ECM) Make | Denso |
| Distributor (ECM) No. | 74060 |
| Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm | 0,2-0,4 |
Firing order
The firing order for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) is 1-3-4-2.
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | Hydraulic |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) takes 4.0 litres of engine oil with the filter.
A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE.
A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.6 litres. The specified oil is Dexron II.
Coolant
The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.0 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | Moderate climate |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SE |
| Ambient temperature range | Moderate climate alternative |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 4.0 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | Dexron II |
| Manual transmission litres | 2.6 |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Dexron II |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | 2.5 |
| Differential oil grade - front SAE | Dexron II |
| Differential front/AT litres | AT=1,6 |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 7.0 |
Service & electrical
Ignition timing
Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) is 10°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.
| Ignition timing | Without vacuum |
|---|---|
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | 10±2/750 |
| Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm | 95=8±2/750 |
Battery
The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12/90 (60) |
|---|
Spark plugs
The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) uses NGK BPR5EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
| Spark plugs Original equipment | NGK |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | BPR5EY-11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | Bosch |
| Spark plug Type | WR8DCX |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | Champion |
| Spark plug Type | RN9YCC4 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | NGK |
| Spark plug Type | BPR5EY-11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
Tuning and emissions
| Ignition advance | Without vacuum and basic timing |
|---|---|
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | 0-1/1000 |
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | 12/2200 |
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | 17/6000 |
| Vacuum check | Ignition timing advances |
| Vacuum range °Engine | 6-18 |
| Vacuum starts mbar | 107 |
| Vacuum ends mbar | 667 |
| Idle speed rpm | 600-750 |
| Idle speed - alternative rpm | AT=700-850 |
| Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm | 3000 |
| Oil temperature °C | 60-80 |
| CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO | 1,0±0,5 |
| HC level at idle speed ppm | 300 |
| CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 | 13-16 |
| O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 | 0,5-2,0 |
Starting and charging
| Starter motor Make | Denso |
|---|---|
| Starter motor Type | 12V 1,0-1,4 kW |
| Minimum starting voltage V | 11,0 |
| Maximum cranking amps A | 162-198 |
| Alternator Make | Nippon Denso |
| Alternator Type | 60A |
| Alternator output A/V/rpm | 60/14/2500 |
| Regulated voltage V | 13,5-14,3 |
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 9,0-12,5 |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 2,5-5,0/3000 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,75-1,05 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 80-84 |
| Drive belt size - alternator mm | 5PKx1000 |
Fuel system
| System pressure bar | 2,3-2,7 |
|---|---|
| Regulated pressure with vacuum bar | 2,0 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) are tightened in 3 stages: 20-30 Nm, then 30-40 Nm, then a final 60-70 Nm.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Tighten | 20-30 Nm |
| Tighten | 30-40 Nm |
| Tighten | 60-70 Nm |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | 27-33 Nm |
| Main bearings Stage 2 | 54-66 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 22-27 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 45-55 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 88-93 Nm/83 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 108 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 15-20 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 185 Nm |
| Rear hub | 120 Nm |
| Road wheels | 105 Nm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota Camry 2.0?
The firing order for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) is 1-3-4-2.
What spark plugs does the Toyota Camry 2.0 use?
The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) uses NGK BPR5EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Toyota Camry 2.0 take?
The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) takes 4.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SE. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 as an alternative for moderate climates.
What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 2.0?
Valve clearances on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Camry 2.0?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) are tightened in 3 stages: 20-30 Nm, then 30-40 Nm, then a final 60-70 Nm.
What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0?
Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1984–1986) is 10°±2° BTDC at 750 rpm.