Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 4/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 1998 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 9,8 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 95 |
| Ignition system Make | Toyota |
| Ignition system Type | DIS |
| Ignition system Description | Map-DIS |
| Trigger location | Cam/Crankshaft |
| 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 | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Ignition coil Type | 3 |
| Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V | 11,0 |
| Secondary resistance Ohm | 9200-16700 |
Firing order
The firing order for the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) is 1-3-4-2.
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) 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 Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) takes 3.9 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, with classification GL-4.
Coolant
The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.0 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| 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 |
| 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 | -7°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A2 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 3.9 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | 75W-90 |
| Manual transmission oil classification | GL-4 |
| Manual transmission litres | 2.6 |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Dexron II |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | 3.3 |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | 8.0 |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 8.0 |
| 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 Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 230,6 mm.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 26 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear | 230,6 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 | 5-8 |
Service & electrical
Battery
The Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) uses a 12 V, 32 Ah battery.
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12 (32) |
|---|
Tuning and emissions
| Tuning conditions | — |
|---|---|
| View more information | — |
| Ignition timing | |
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | 10±2/700 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
| Alternator output A/V/rpm | 70/14/2000 |
|---|
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 9,3-12,8 |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 2,5-5,0/3000 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,75-1,05 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 84 |
| Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm | 15 |
| Drive belt tension - AC mm | 10 |
Fuel system
| System pressure bar | 2,7-3,1 |
|---|---|
| Regulated pressure with vacuum bar | 2,1-2,6 |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C | 250-400/80 |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm | — |
| Aisan | |
| Injector Ohm | 13,4-14,2 |
| Idle air control (IAC) valve/idle speed control (ISC) actuator Ohm | 17,0-24,5 |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm | 11,0-16,0 |
Spark plugs
| Spark plugs Original equipment | Denso |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | K20TR11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,0-1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | NGK |
| Spark plug Type | BKR6EKB-11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,0-1,1 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) 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° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| 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 | 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 9 Nm |
| Sump bolts | 5 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 37 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 88 Nm/83 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 | 23 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 19 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 49 Nm |
| Water pump | 8 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 18 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 20 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 44 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 216 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 49 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Front | 34 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 106 Nm |
| ABS sensor Front | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 5 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 quantity cm³ | — |
| Oil type | |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota Ipsum 2.0?
The firing order for the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 take?
The Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) takes 3.9 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 Ipsum 2.0?
Valve clearances for the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) 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 Ipsum 2.0?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Ipsum 2.0?
Brake discs on the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 26 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 230,6 mm.
What battery does the Toyota Ipsum 2.0 use?
The Toyota Ipsum 2.0 (1996–2001) uses a 12 V, 32 Ah battery.