Toyota1994–1999Technical specifications

Celica 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code 3S-GE). 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-GE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Celica
Years: 1994–1999
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 3S-GE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 127 kW (173 hp)
Engine size: 1,998 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.5 litres

All 136 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1998
Compression ratio :1	10,3
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
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	Nippon Denso
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,36-0,65
Secondary resistance Ohm	9000-18100
Distributor (ECM) Make	Denso
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,5

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,28-0,38 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,28-0,38 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) takes 4.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

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

Coolant

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

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	SJ/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30 Semi-synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	—
Gearbox oil grade
Manual transmission litres	—
Gearbox capacity
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	0.9

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	26 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	9 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	171 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc runout Front	0,05 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 Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.

Ignition timing
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10/700

Battery

The Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

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

Spark plugs

The Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) uses NGK BKR6EP-8 spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6EP-8
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	FR6DP1X
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC7YCC4
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR6EP-8
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
View more information	—
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

Starter motor Make	Denso
Starter motor Type	1,4 kW
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Nippon Denso
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/14/3000
Regulated voltage V	13,5-15,1

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	10,8-13,2
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-4,9/5000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	80-84

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,65-3,04
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,06-2,55
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	200-400/80
Injector Ohm	13,4-14,2
Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm	19,3-22,3
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	5,1-6,3

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	25 Nm
Tighten	49 Nm
Tighten	90°

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	33 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	67 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	8 Nm
Sump bolts	5 Nm
Sump drain bolt	25 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	107 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	107 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	59 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	19 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	6 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	19 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	43 Nm
Water pump	9 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	20 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	44 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	216 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	80 Nm
Steering wheel	34 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	650±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 Celica 2.0?

The firing order for the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Celica 2.0 use?

The Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) uses NGK BKR6EP-8 spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Celica 2.0 take?

The Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) takes 4.5 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 Celica 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,28-0,38 mm exhaust, measured cold.

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

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Celica 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Celica 2.0 (1994–1999) is 10° BTDC at 700 rpm.