Toyota1996–2001Technical specifications

Paseo 1.5: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.5-litre petrol (engine code 5E-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 (5E-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Paseo
Years: 1996–2001
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 5E-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 66 kW (90 hp)
Engine size: 1,497 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 2.8 litres

All 120 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1497
Compression ratio :1	9,4
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
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 supply voltage + with ballast V	12
Primary resistance Ohm	1,11-1,75
Secondary resistance Ohm	9000-15700
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,4

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,31-0,41 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,15-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,31-0,41 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) takes 2.8 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 1.9 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The total cooling-system capacity entries are 4.9 litres without a stated condition; 5.3 litres for AT.

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
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	2.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	1.9
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4,9 AT=5,3
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 Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 16 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 181 mm.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	16 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	181 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	7-9

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) is 10°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.

Ignition timing
Ignition timing	With vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/700

Spark plugs

The Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) uses Denso PK16R8 spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PK16R8
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	FR7KCX
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BKR5EP8
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	650-750 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,2 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

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/14/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,8-12,8
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,45-4,9/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,74-1,03
Thermostat opens °C	75-79
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	5,0-6,5

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,8-2,9
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	370-550
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	11,0-16,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 45 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	25 Nm
Tighten	45 Nm
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	29 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	58 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	20 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	40 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	8 Nm
Sump bolts	13 Nm
Sump drain bolt	25 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	90 Nm/90 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	155 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	51 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	13 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	7 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	19 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	48 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	216 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	25 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	88 Nm
Back plate to hub Rear	70 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	600±50
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 9
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	100

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Paseo 1.5?

The firing order for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Paseo 1.5 use?

The Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) uses Denso PK16R8 spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Paseo 1.5 take?

The Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) takes 2.8 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 Paseo 1.5?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,31-0,41 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Paseo 1.5?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 45 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Paseo 1.5?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Paseo 1.5 (1996–2001) is 10°±2° BTDC at 700 rpm.