Toyota1996–1998Technical specifications

Carina E 2.0 Turbo: Technical specifications

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

Summary

Match the engine code (2C-T) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Carina E
Years: 1996–1998
Fuel: Diesel
Engine code: 2C-T

Performance & efficiency

Power: 61 kW (83 hp)
Engine size: 1,975 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 23:1

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 5.1 litres

All 102 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity cc	1975
Compression ratio :1	23

Injection system

Fuel/injection pump assembly Make	Denso
Pump type	Rotary
Injector nozzle Make	Denso
Nozzle opening pressure - new/used bar	147-157/137-157

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) is 1-3-4-2.

Injection sequence	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are 0,20-0,30 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20-0,30 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,25-0,35 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) takes 5.1 litres of engine oil with the filter.

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

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.6 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.0 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞10°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Engine with filter(s) litres	5.1
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	2.6
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.0
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 Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 201 mm.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	23 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	201 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	4-7

Service & electrical

Battery

The Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (60)

Tuning and emissions

Plunger travel (pump) mm ABDC	0,55-0,61
Crankshaft position (n = ATDC) °BTDC	—
Adjusting method Engine/Pump	Pointer/Dial gauge
Idle speed rpm	750-850
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AC=850-950
Rated no load speed rpm	5100-5200
Oil temperature °C	80
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm	750-850
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm	5100-5200
Maximum time at governed speed secs	1,0
Test mode A/B	B
Probe type 1/2	1
Conditioning Accelerations/rpm	3
Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%)	3,00 (73)

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator output A/V/rpm	56/14/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	24,5-29,4
Turbo boost pressure bar/rpm	0,53-0,67/5150
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,9/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,74-1,03
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	12-14

Glow plugs

Glow plug nominal rating V/A	11/15,3
Glow plug activation time secs	2,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are tightened in 3 stages: 44 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	44 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	52 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	103 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	32 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	64 Nm
Sump bolts	7,4 Nm
Sump drain bolt	34 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	88 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	196 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	88 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	18 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	13 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	18 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	46 Nm
Injector/clamp	64 Nm
Injector pipe unions	29 Nm
Injector nozzle to holder	47 Nm
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear	64 Nm
Glow plugs	13 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	226 Nm
Rear hub	123 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	94 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	80 Nm
ABS sensor Front	8 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	8 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Air conditioning

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	750±50
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the injection sequence of the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo?

The injection sequence for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo take?

The Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) takes 5.1 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 Carina E 2.0 Turbo?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are 0,20-0,30 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are tightened in 3 stages: 44 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo?

Brake discs on the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 201 mm.

What battery does the Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo use?

The Toyota Carina E 2.0 Turbo (1996–1998) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).