Toyota1996–2001Technical specifications

Camry 3.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3-litre petrol (engine code 1MZ-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 (1MZ-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Years: 1996–2001
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 1MZ-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 140 kW (190 hp)
Engine size: 2,995 cc
Cylinders: 6 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.7 litres

All 124 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2995
Compression ratio :1	10,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
Ignition system Description	Map-DIS
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	EFI
Fuel system Description	MFI-i
Air metering Type	Flow
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0
Distributor (ECM) Make	Toyota

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Firing order	1-2-3-4-5-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,25-0,35 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 9.3 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞5°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.7
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	3.5
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	6.75
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=0,85
Cooling system - total capacity litres	9.3
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	0.8

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	5-8

Service & electrical

Battery

The Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) uses a 12 V, 80 Ah battery (reserve capacity 130 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/130 (80)

Spark plugs

The Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) uses Denso PK20TR11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PK20TR11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6KP811
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/700±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,5 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2400-2600
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,98-1,02

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	216-264
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/14/2500

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,0-12,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,0-5,5/3000
Drive belt size - alternator mm	6-9

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,0-3,4
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	140-180
Injector Ohm	13,8
Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm	10,0-30,0
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	5,1-6,3

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 54 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	25 Nm
Tighten	54 Nm
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	22 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	90°
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	8 Nm
Sump drain bolt	45 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	83 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	215 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	125 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	16 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	8 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	15 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	49 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	62 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	20 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	8 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	8 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	39 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	15 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	294 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	34 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

Oil type
No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	800±50
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Camry 3.0?

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Camry 3.0 use?

The Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) uses Denso PK20TR11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Camry 3.0 take?

The Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 3.0?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Camry 3.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 54 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Camry 3.0?

Brake discs on the Toyota Camry 3.0 (1996–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.