Types and characteristics of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engines

Diesel engines Prado 150

Land Cruiser Prado 150 diesel engines: 1KD-FTV 3.0 (right) and 1GD-FTV 2.8 (left)

Until 2015, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 was equipped with a 3.0 four-cylinder diesel engine.

This is an in-line 1KD-FTV unit with two overhead camshafts and direct fuel injection, producing 173 hp. and torque 410 Nm.

After 1KD they replaced it with the modernized 1GD-FTV. The new diesel engine had a smaller volume ( 2.8 liters ), but improved performance: 177 horses and 450 Nm of torque.

Diesel engine Prado 3.0

In our country, the Prado 150 with a 3-liter diesel engine is often found. Let's talk about it in more detail.

Engine Toyota 1KD-FTV

In 2000, 1KD-FTV was released to replace the outdated 1KZ The new internal combustion engine is, in fact, a deeply modernized version of its predecessor. Installed on Toyota SUVs and minibuses .

Cylinder block 1KD-FTV

The rebuildable cast iron cylinder block has two balancer shafts and eight counterweights on a forged crankshaft. The three-liter volume is set by pistons with a diameter of 96 mm and a stroke of 103 mm . Above the block is an aluminum head that contains 16 valves and two camshafts . The diameter of the valves responsible for the intake is 32.2 mm , for the exhaust - 27.8 mm , the stem for all is 6 mm .

Cylinder head with two camshafts of the 1KD-FTV engine

The three-liter Prado 150 engine does not have hydraulic compensators . The manufacturer recommends adjusting the valve mechanism every 40 thousand km. In practice, gaps rarely go beyond the permissible values, but they still need to be checked ( intake 0.2-0.3 mm , exhaust 0.35-0.45 mm).

Timing belt 1KD-FTV

The timing system is driven by a belt . It is changed at least once every 150 thousand km . Denso fuel injection pump with common rail .

Common Rail (left) and Denso HP4 injection pump (right)

The turbine installed on the 1KD-FTV has variable geometry and an intercooler .

Of the problems that the engine throws up, only two are the most common .

1. First is expressed in uneven work, accompanied by vibrations, knocking, power reduction and black smoke from the exhaust pipe. This can happen if the motor is heavily overloaded or subjected to thoughtless chip tuning. The reason is cracked piston. IN 2014 Toyota engineers saved diesel from this disease.

   
   Crack in the piston

2. The second problem is low oil pressure and white smoke. Engines from 2004 to 2007 . Eliminated by replacing the copper washers under the injectors with aluminum ones .

Fuel injector 1KD-FTV
The total service life of 1KD-FTV often exceeds 400 thousand kilometers , the resource of the fuel injection pump , injectors and turbine is on average 200 thousand .

Diesel Prado 2.8

Toyota 1GD-FTV engine The 1GD
-FTV , which appeared in 2015, replaced the 1KD-FTV, which was obsolete by that time . The turbocharged engine was intended for large SUVs and minibuses Toyota company . Unlike its predecessor, driven here by a chain .

Turbocharger 1GD-FTV

The Prado 150 diesel 2.8 engine has a cast iron cylinder block . Hidden inside are light alloy pistons with a polymer coating on the skirt, connected to the connecting rods with floating pins . The cylinder head is made of light aluminum alloy. The spark plugs are located between the vertical nozzles . Oil channels are made in the plastic head cover .

Fuel injector 1GD-FTV

Prado 150 engines are known for their reliability , but each of them has its own illnesses . For 1GD-FTV engine:

• excessive deposits in the particulate filter;
• due to dust entering the intake manifold, traction is reduced malfunction indicators light up on the dashboard
• destruction of the working part plugs ;
• on internal combustion engines assembled in the first half of 2021, there was a defect in the fastening of the fuel pipe connecting the ramp and the pump, it was replaced under warranty;
• rockers and camshafts are subject to early wear , causing idle instability.

The average resource before major repairs is 250 thousand km .

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Characteristics of Prado 150 with diesel and gasoline

Diesel engines are, of course, more economical in terms of fuel consumption. But gasoline engines are comfortable and quiet.

LC Prado petrol engines

Petrol engines LC Prado 150: 2.7 2TR-FE (left) and 4.0 1GR-FE (right)
As standard, the SUV is equipped with a 2TR-FE engine. This is 4-cylinder twin-shaft in-line engine with a power of 163 hp.

The second petrol engine of the Prado 150 is v-shaped . The working volume of the 6-cylinder 1GR-FE is 4 liters and the power is 282 hp.

After the 2021 restyling, the 4.0 engine was derated on the Russian market, now its power is not 282, but 249 horsepower.

Petrol 2.7

Engine Toyota 2.7 2TR-FE
The youngest engine in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado line is installed only on the simplest configurations . The 2TR-FE is durable and economical, but it has difficulty accelerating a two-ton SUV. Introduced in 2003 , the motor is still in production.

Engine block 2TR-FE

The traditional cast iron cylinder block is balanced by two shafts . The design is time-tested and reliable. But the cylinder head is more modern. It has a VVT-i system.

2TR-FE engine cylinder head (link to image source)

Thanks to hydraulic compensators, you no longer need to worry about adjusting the valve clearance.

The unit has a lightweight plastic intake manifold and an electronically controlled throttle valve. Thanks to the settings of the control unit, traction at low speeds is improved and fuel consumption is minimal.

In 2015, the Prado 150 2.7 engine was equipped with the Dual-VVT-i system and the compression ratio was raised to 10.2 .

In general, the reliability of the engine is beyond doubt. A problem with the engines of the first years of production was a leaking front crankshaft oil seal. Another feature is excessive vibrations at idle in frosty weather. The problem is treated by replacing the lubricant in the automatic transmission .

Petrol Prado 4.0

Engine 1GR-FE (link to image source)
The GR series has almost twenty years of history . The 1GR-FE is a four-liter V6 with a 60° .

liter engine is installed on Toyota SUVs . It does not have high revs, but it has good torque. Cast iron liners are pressed into the aluminum cylinder block . Early engines had a heavy piston group and the same crankshaft, as well as Dual VVT-i. Maximum power was 249 hp.

Aluminum cylinder block 1GR-FE

Then in 2009 the internal combustion engine was modernized . Lightweight pistons, a new intake, and a modified cylinder head were installed. Power increased to 285 hp. But in 2017, the Prado engine was derated to the previous 249 horses , in order to reduce the tax rate for owners.

Let's talk about the weak points of 1GR-FE:

1. on older units when overheating may blow the cylinder head gasket;

   
   Cylinder head gasket set 1GR-FE

2. Clattering and chattering noises during engine operation are considered normal;
3. lack of hydraulic compensators, valve adjustments have to be done every 100 thousand mileage.

Overall the motor is reliable. With proper operation and timely maintenance, its service life is more than 300 thousand km.

Options and prices of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

The latest generation of Land Cruiser Prado is presented in nine different trim levels, differing in equipment and cost.

1. The most affordable classic version costs 2,500,000 rubles. The all-wheel drive SUV is equipped with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The “Classic” version has air conditioning, heated windshield and side windows, and a center differential lock.
2. The “Standard” package is equipped with the same engine as in the classic version. Has 17-inch alloy wheels. The car is equipped with three-zone climate control, a modern audio system, and a multifunctional leather steering wheel. You can purchase standard equipment from 2,800,000 rubles.
3. The “Comfort” package, costing 3,250,000 rubles, is additionally equipped with a keyless entry system and push-button engine start. There is a rear view camera, cruise control, assistance when ascending and descending from the mountain. The all-wheel drive SUV is equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel engine, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission.
4. In the Elegance configuration, the car is equipped with LED optics and a heated windshield. Rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. There is also a forced locking of the cross-axle differential. The SUV is sold at a price of 3,500,000 rubles.
5. Prado Style, priced from 3,700,000 rubles, is equipped with additional overlays for the front and rear bumpers, and rear optics with an unusual design. The interior uses leather upholstery.
6. The Prestige package is additionally equipped with ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. There are cameras installed around the entire perimeter of the car. Crawl Control and Multi Terrain Select systems help off-road, and there is also a kinetic suspension stabilization system. The cost of a car starts from 3,800,000 rubles.
7. The TRD package includes designer attachments for both bumpers, wheel caps, a TRD emblem, and a TRD design engine start button. The cost of this version starts from 4,000,000 rubles.
8. The top five-seat configuration, the Safery Lux, has active safety systems and a high-quality audio system. The rear suspension of the SUV is pneumatic with a stiffness adjustment system. There are several modes to choose from: ECO, Normal, Comfort, Sport. The price of this configuration is 4,200,000 rubles.
9. The equipment is similar, but the seven-seat version, in addition to active safety systems, has a third row of seats with electric folding. An SUV can be purchased at a price of 4,300,000 rubles.

Toyota has produced many Land Cruiser models. But the Prado is considered the most reliable, characterized by a comfortable ride and value for money. Manufacturers have carefully thought out the car’s safety system, taking into account the characteristics of off-road driving.

According to reviews from car enthusiasts, the 4-liter engine has excellent technical characteristics for this SUV.

The Japanese provided a comfortable and safe ride in all weather conditions.

Prado 120 engines

The Prado 120 was equipped with 2.7 3RZ-FE, 3.4 5VZ-FE and 4.0 1GR-FE petrol power units. A 3.0 1KD-FTV diesel engine was also installed.

Motor 2.7

Reliable 4-cylinder 3RZ-FE 2.7 engine
The in-line 4-cylinder 3RZ-FE 2.7 appeared in 1994 and was installed on Toyota SUVs and commercial until 2004 . The piston stroke and cylinder diameter are the same here - 95 mm . This made it possible to make the efficiency and power indicators optimal.

Aluminum cylinder head of the 3RZ-FE 2.7 engine

The Prado 120 2.7 petrol engine is balanced by two balancers , the crankshaft has eight counterweights. two camshafts under aluminum cylinder head four valves per cylinder . Intake diameter is 37.5 mm , exhaust diameter is 30.5 mm . There are no hydraulic compensators, so every 40 thousand km it is necessary to check and adjust the valve clearances (at the inlet 0.15-0.25 mm , at the outlet 0.25-0.35 mm ).

Timing chain of engine 3RZ-FE 2.7

The timing belt drives a chain, which requires replacement no earlier than after 200 thousand mileage . The appearance of extraneous noise will tell you about its stretching. The ignition timing is controlled electronically by the ESA system . The Prado 120 engine produces maximum torque already in the lower rev range, thanks to the extended intake manifold.

The reliability of the motor is excellent. With proper maintenance, timely valve adjustment and oil changes, the engine will last a long time without major repairs. A resource of 400-500 thousand km is not the limit for it.

Powerplant 3.4 5VZ-FE

Gasoline engine 5VZ-FE
In 1995, it was time to retire the outdated ICE 3VZ-E . Its successor was the 5VZ-FE, which inherited a 60-degree V6 block. The cylinders in it were bored out, increasing the diameter by 6 mm , they housed new pistons designed for a compression ratio of 9.6 .

Toyota 3.4 5VZ-FE cylinder head

The cylinder head has become more modern with the DOHC system . The Prado 120 3.4 engine is equipped with an oil cooler . To increase traction at low speeds, the length of the intake manifold was increased. The graduation ceremony was also slightly modernized. In addition, the ignition system was changed, and the fuel injection was made phased . To tune Prado 120 engine , compressor kits . With their help, power increases to 245 horses and torque to 360 Nm .

The most common problem with 5VZ-FE is overheating . connecting rod liners wear out prematurely . Resource 300-400 thousand km .