Toyota1988–1992Technical specifications

Carina II 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.

Summary

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

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Carina II
Years: 1988–1992
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 131 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 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
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,4

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) 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 Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) takes 4.2 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 Dexron II.

Coolant

The total cooling-system capacity entries are 6.5 litres without a stated condition; 6.3 litres for AT.

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, A9
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1, A9
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	Hot climate
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1, A9
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.2
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
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	5.9
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=1,4
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6,5 AT=6,3
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 Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	171 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,07 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	4-7

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.

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

Battery

The Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

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

Spark plugs

The Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) 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	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	30/13,5/2000
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	200-400/80
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 Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) 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	21 Nm
Sump bolts	5 Nm
Sump drain bolt	34 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	88-93 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	108 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	54 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	19 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	13 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	27 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	25 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	25 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	94 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	700±50
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Carina II 2.0?

The firing order for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Carina II 2.0 use?

The Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) uses NGK BCPR6EY-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Carina II 2.0 take?

The Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) takes 4.2 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 II 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) 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 Carina II 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) are tightened in 3 stages: 24 Nm, then 44 Nm, then a final 64 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Carina II 2.0 (1988–1992) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.