Toyota1986–1991Technical specifications

Camry 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code 3S-FE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (3S-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Years: 1986–1991
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 3S-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 93 kW (126 hp)
Engine size: 1,998 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.8:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.2 litres

All 128 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1998 (1984)
Compression ratio :1	9,8
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Type	ESA
Ignition system Description	Map-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	TCCS
Fuel system Description	MFI-i
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

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
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,4

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) are 0,19-0,29 mm inlet and 0,28-0,38 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,19-0,29 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,28-0,38 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 5W-30 for cold climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-40 as an alternative for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A2.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-40 for hot climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1.

Manual gearbox

The specified manual gearbox oil is Dexron II.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 6.4 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Cold climate
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	Hot climate
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	Dexron II
Manual transmission litres	2,6 4x4=5,2
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.5
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	5.6
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=1,6
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	90 GL-5
Differential rear litres	1.1
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6.4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm
Disc runout
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	201 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc runout Front	—
Disc runout
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Maximum drum diameter
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	5-8

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.

CO level - Cat
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10/700

Battery

The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) 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 (1986–1991) uses NGK BCPR6EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BCPR6EY-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	FR7KCX
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC9YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BCPR6EY-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

CO level - Cat
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±50
Oil temperature °C	60-80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,5±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	1,4 kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator Type	70A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/14/2500
Regulated voltage V	13,5-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,0-13,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	13-17/9-11

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,7-3,1
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,3-2,6
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	250-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	140-180
Injector Ohm	1,6

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) are tightened in 3 stages: 24 Nm, then 44 Nm, then a final 64 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	24 Nm
Tighten	44 Nm
Tighten	64 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	30 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	59 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	49 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	9 Nm
Sump bolts	5 Nm
Sump drain bolt	34 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	83-93 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	108 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	54 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	15 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	5 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	19 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	49 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	186 Nm
Rear hub	123 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	39 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	107 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	20 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	47 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	80 Nm
ABS sensor Front	8 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	8 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	675±75
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Camry 2.0?

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Camry 2.0 use?

The Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) uses NGK BCPR6EY-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 (1986–1991) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 5W-30 for cold climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1. A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-30 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1. A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-40 as an alternative for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A2. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-40 for hot climates, with API/ACEA classification SH/A1.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) are 0,19-0,29 mm inlet and 0,28-0,38 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Camry 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) are tightened in 3 stages: 24 Nm, then 44 Nm, then a final 64 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Camry 2.0 (1986–1991) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.