Toyota1996–1999Technical specifications

Starlet 1.3: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 1.3-litre petrol (engine code 2E-E). 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 (2E-E) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Starlet
Years: 1996–1999
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 2E-E

Performance & efficiency

Power: 55 kW (75 hp)
Engine size: 1,295 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.2 litres

All 130 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1295
Compression ratio :1	9,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Make	Toyota
Ignition system Type	IIA
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	Toyota
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	1,11-1,75
Secondary resistance Ohm	9,0-15,7
Contact breaker gap/trigger air gap mm	0,2-0,4

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20 hot
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,20 hot

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) takes 3.2 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 1.9 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 4.8 litres.

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	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A1
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SH/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	1.9
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.5
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	5.5
Differential oil grade - front SAE	Dexron II
Differential front/AT litres	AT=1,4
Cooling system - total capacity litres	4.8
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 9 mm (solid) or 14 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 181 mm.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - solid Front	9 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	14 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	181 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc runout Front	0,09 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	5-8

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) is 10° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10/800

Battery

The Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) uses a 12 V, 50 Ah battery (reserve capacity 80 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/80 (50)

Spark plugs

The Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	64
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR8DC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5EY
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	800±50
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,5 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

Maximum cranking amps A	135-165
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/14/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,8-12,7
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-5,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,00
Thermostat opens °C	80-84
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	5-6,5/11-13
Drive belt tension - AC mm	7-8,5

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	200-400/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	400-600
Injector Ohm	13,8

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	49 Nm
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	28 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	57 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	20 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	39 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	7 Nm
Sump bolts	8 Nm
Sump drain bolt	25 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	83 Nm/88 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	19 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	152 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	50 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	14 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	47 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	—
Brake caliper to carrier - front
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	88 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 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Starlet 1.3?

The firing order for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Toyota Starlet 1.3 use?

The Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) uses NGK BPR5EY spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Toyota Starlet 1.3 take?

The Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) takes 3.2 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 Starlet 1.3?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Starlet 1.3?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) are tightened in 3 stages: 29 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.

What is the ignition timing for the Toyota Starlet 1.3?

Basic ignition timing for the Toyota Starlet 1.3 (1996–1999) is 10° BTDC at 800 rpm.