Toyota produced 5L engines for just over ten years from 1994 to 2005 . Predominantly used for minibuses or pickup trucks . However, even in 2010 such engines were still assembled in some Asian countries.
The Toyota 5L-E diesel four-cylinder engine is an analogue of the 5L model; they began to be produced even before the beginning of the 2000s, from 1997 to the present. It differs from the 5L in the presence of a Denso injection pump.
Toyota 5L-E naturally aspirated engine
Reader reviews:
06-12-2010 15:17
Regarding 2L, 2LT, 2LTE. Pure truth. A crappier internal combustion engine is probably the Nissan LD20 (Vladivostok)
11-06-2011 18:55
I have a Mark-2 LX70, diesel 2L-T (suitcase). I brought it myself in 1996 from Japan. If not for Russian design. fuel, burnt parts and oils at that time. The engine would still be running. Now I’m using a Camry sv30 (behemoth, 4s-fe super car. One of the problems is that the body is rotting in the area of the upper mounts of the rear pillars. But in the 40 body it has already been fixed. And I wanted to put 7m-ge on the brand, I bought it in the garage, but I already want 1UZ -FE))) Something like this.. If your hands are not from the butt (Khabarovsk)
09-05-2012 20:56
The most unpredictable internal combustion engine on the market is 2l-te and not 1G-FE. I assembled both of these engines at least 10 times. On 1G-FE when I worked in the north in the tundra where there are no spare parts, I fitted the connecting rod bearings from a VAZ 2108, the car is based on these I've had the inserts for 3 years, so the 1G-FE are good internal combustion engines, but the diesel engines from the 2l series are rather weak; I myself only got one on the third assembly. (Ulyanovsk)
19-07-2012 07:06
You stink asshole!!!! Complete illiteracy! The engine of the “L” model, installed, by the way, on Land Cruisers, Hi-Aces and Crowns, is one of the most successful diesel engines in the world today!!! Nonsense, the 3L and 5L engines are of course good, but the 2L is complete crap, heads fly all the time, especially on the surf (Kamchatka)
First family - Toyota L engine
This engine has a 2.2 liter volume and only 72 hp. power. No electronics, no automatic systems, everything is extremely simple and clear. Torque of 142 Nm compensates for the low power, but still leaves the engine one of the weakest in its environment.
The first generation L was installed on the Blizzard (1980-1984), Chaser (1980-1984), Crown (1979-1983), Hiace (1982-1989), Hilux (1983-1988) and Mark II (1980-1984).
The unit is quite old, but it became the basis for more modern variations of the diesel engine, which we will talk about in more detail.
Power units
The main engine of the Toyota Dune is a 4-liter diesel engine with a maximum power of 150 hp. With. and maximum torque of 420 Nm. The same motor, depending on the load capacity, may have other parameters:
- power - 136 hp. With. and torque - 390 Nm;
- power - 180 l. With. and torque - 480 Nm.
In other markets, the choice of engines is wider: petrol and gas modifications are available. Gasoline power units are represented by a 2-liter 133-horsepower and a 2.7-liter 141-horsepower engine. Gas - their analogues with reduced power up to 111 hp. With. and 120 l. With. respectively.
For the domestic market of Japan, European, North American and a number of others, an option with a hybrid power plant is offered. It is not available in our country for a number of reasons.
Technical features
For 5L and 5L-E engines, vortex combustion chambers , which consist of two parts, the main and vortex chamber. The main chamber is located above the moving piston, while the vortex chamber occupies a position near the cylinder head and is made in a streamlined shape, often a perfectly flat ball or slightly flattened. The vortex chamber is cooled with water . In order for the process of vortex air movement to start, the vortex chamber must dominate the amount of space, and therefore, compared to the main one, the vortex chamber occupies from half to three quarters of the total volume of the combustion chamber. The communication between them occurs through the neck.
Toyota 5L diesel engine.
In the first stroke, air from the main chamber passes into the vortex chamber during the compression process, so that the air flows tangentially to the surface, which contributes to the formation of vortex flows . During mixture formation, fuel is injected inside, which is picked up by the air flow and then begins to burn. In this case, an intense increase in pressure in the chamber is observed. The remaining fuel then enters the main chamber, where the combustion process ends with air expansion. The main advantage of this type of operation is that with low levels of excess air, there is a good mixing of oxygen and fuel, which ensures operation without a large amount of smoke or no smoke at all. This also reduces the requirements for the quality of fuel atomization and allows for low operating pressure of the injectors , from 12 to 15 MPa .
Toyota 5L engine crankshaft
The intensity of the vortices depends, as a rule, on the speed of the air flow and increases with increasing speed , that is, here we can say that such a system has a wide range of speeds. Therefore, these types of vortex chamber motors are considered the most popular and are high-speed tractor-type engines. The rate of pressure increase with this method is dp/dα = 0.25...0.35 MPa/deg , and the low maximum pressure of the cycle is 4.5-5.5 MPa with a fuel consumption of 255-275 g/kWh .
The lineup
The Toyota Dune was not produced in a passenger version. The following models were supplied to the Japanese domestic market:
- Cargo 2WD with an extended all-metal body with folding sides. Machine dimensions (length, width, height, mm) - 4690/1695/1985. Engine power - 133 hp. s., load capacity - 1.5 tons. Transmission is a five-speed manual gearbox.
- Power Lift Car model with a stabilizing support device designed for loading large containers weighing up to 2 tons. Engine 109 hp. With. is coupled with a five-speed manual transmission.
- Truck with Crane, designed for loading and unloading using its own lift. A hydraulic boom crane with a lifting capacity of 800 kg is installed at the front of the body. Engine power is 150 hp. p., six-speed manual transmission.
- A 2WD hybrid with a closed container-type body, 2095 meters high, designed for transporting various cargoes weighing up to 2.5 tons. The machine is equipped with a 150 hp engine. With. and a five-speed manual transmission.
- The Vending Car model has a container-type body equipped with heavy-duty sliding doors. Designed for transportation of special cargo. Engine power - 135 hp. p., transmission - five-speed manual gearbox.
- Safety Loader Dump with sliding dump body. The model is designed for transporting bulk construction materials. Unloading occurs automatically, the platform extends back, the body lowers, and the load slides onto the construction site under its own weight. The truck's engine power is 135 hp. p., five-speed manual transmission.
- Package-Type model with refrigerated kung. The machine is designed for transporting frozen products. Five-liter engine with 135 hp. With. connects to a thermogenerator, which provides cooling in the freezer. The gearbox is mechanical, five-speed.
Disadvantages and weaknesses of 5L engines
Denso injection pump.
The difference between the 5L-E engine and the 5L is the presence of a Denso fuel injection pump. Like any other mechanism, the 5L and 5L-E engines have some weak points. Let's look at them in more detail below.
Atmospheric diesel engines 3.0 L series can be called reliable , but noise during operation cannot be ruled out.
It is necessary to monitor the condition of the timing belt , as the camshaft may burst .
Since hydraulic compensators , the valve clearances need to be adjusted.
Modifications of the not very successful 2L – turbo and electronics
The world demanded change, and in the early 1980s, Toyota began working on installing turbines on its main diesel engines. The power of 85 horsepower was not enough for any owner of the L line of engines. Playing with electronics and superchargers led to the appearance of several more versions of this engine:
- 2L-T is a complete copy of the base engine with the exception of the turbine. The supercharger raised power to 91 hp, increased torque and livened up the unit a little. But the engine still has a mechanical injection pump and the same shortcomings as in the version without a supercharger.
- 2L-TE – version with modern electronics. They added a number of automation systems to the fuel injection pump, and also installed the EFI injection type, which was an advanced solution at that time. The unit received 97 hp. Land Cruiser Prado has also been added to the target models.
2L-THE – the latest modification for 100 horses. Another important thing was added to this unit - the famous Toyota Supercharger with the highest efficiency at that time.
As you can see, the struggle was for every horsepower. Today, all these engines have lost their relevance. Buying 2L versions as a swap option also makes no sense. Motors overheat, the cylinder head is destroyed, there are a number of problems with EFI and injection pump automation in more advanced versions.
Technical description
The Toyota Dyna truck has a cabover design in which the cabin is installed directly above the engine, which allows it to have a spacious cabin and a long cargo platform with low dimensions. The basis of the machine is a steel spar frame of a closed profile, which indicates the high reliability and durability of the Dune.
The main modifications are tilted trucks and vans, but the model range includes dump trucks, garbage trucks, refrigerators and trailers.
In the basic configuration, the truck is offered with a single-row cab, characterized by large internal volume, excellent all-round visibility and a comfortable seat for the driver. An analogue of the Toyota Dyna is equipped with a two-row 6-seater cabin. The model range includes a minibus option designed for passenger transportation.
The interior trim is made of high-quality plastics and fabrics, including velor. The standard cab has 3 seats, including the driver's seat. The basic configuration includes electric windows and mirrors with electric drives and heating. The instrument panel is equipped with all the necessary indicators and sensors.
The truck has good aerodynamics for a cabover design. Rectangular headlights provide good illumination of the road at night, and large rear-view mirrors provide good visibility from the driver's seat.
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Class of 2011
Light-duty trucks of the Toyota Dune brand have proven themselves as reliable carriers of goods in a wide range, from construction cement to refrigerated confectionery. In 2011, the Toyota concern presented to the general public a new generation of Dune with a more modern appearance and an expanded configuration. The new Toyota Dune truck is a commercial vehicle with a wide range of applications. Its cabin is distinguished by a high level of comfort; driving the machine is easy thanks to the power steering and brake system. The ride of the model is smooth, without jerking, under any load.
What cars was the 5L-E (5L) installed on?
Below are TOYOTA models equipped with 5L and 5L-E engines.
Fortuner AN50 (top) and Fortuner AN150 (bottom)
- 5L-E : Fortuner AN50 - 2004-2015
- Hiace H200 - 2004-present
- Land Cruiser Prado J120 - 2002-2009
- Kijang F60 - 1997-2007
- Fortuner AN150 - 2015-present
- Hilux N140 - 1997-2005
- Land Cruiser Prado J90 - 1999-2002
- Land Cruiser Prado J150 — 2009-present
Toyota Prado 120 (rear) and Toyota Prado 150 (front)
- Hiace H100 - 1994 - 2004
HiAce H100(bottom) and Hilux N140(top)
