Toyota1998–2001Technical specifications

Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.2-litre diesel (engine code 3C-TE). 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 (3C-TE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Picnic SportsVan
Years: 1998–2001
Fuel: Diesel
Engine code: 3C-TE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 66 kW (90 hp)
Engine size: 2,184 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 5.1 litres

All 99 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity cc	2184

Injection system

Fuel/injection pump assembly Make	Denso
Pump type	Rotary
Injector nozzle Make	Denso
Nozzle and holder assembly Part No.	DN0PD 650
Nozzle opening pressure - new/used bar	147-157/132-156

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

Injection sequence	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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 Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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 2.2 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-5.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.0 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞12°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 oil classification	GL-5
Manual transmission litres	2.2
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 Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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

Tuning and emissions

Adjusting method Engine/Pump	Pointer/Pointer
Idle speed rpm	700-800
Rated no load speed rpm	4900-5100
Oil temperature °C	80
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm	700-800
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm	4900-5100
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)
Smoke opacity - homologation value m-1 (%)	2,50 (66)

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12
Alternator output A/V/rpm	80/13,5/2500

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	24,5-29,4
Turbo boost pressure bar/rpm	0,54-0,69/4900
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,0/750
Radiator cap bar	0,90-1,20
Thermostat opens °C	84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	14-18
Drive belt tension - AC mm	14-18

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 64 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Tighten	64 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
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Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	50 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	103 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	30 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	64 Nm
Sump bolts	12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	24,5 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	88 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	20 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	196 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	88 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	18 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	14 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	18 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	46 Nm
Injector/clamp	64 Nm
Injector pipe unions	30 Nm
Injector nozzle to holder	46 Nm
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear	63 Nm
Fuel/injection pump flange	20 Nm
Fuel/injection pump mounting	46 Nm
Glow plugs	13 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
Back plate to hub Rear	74 Nm
ABS sensor Front	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 Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo?

The injection sequence for the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo take?

The Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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 Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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 Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) are tightened in 3 stages: 64 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo?

Brake discs on the Toyota Picnic SportsVan 2.2 Turbo (1998–2001) 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.