The L family first appeared in October 1977, it is a series of 4-cylinder
diesel engines. It is the first diesel engine from Toyota to use a rubber
timing belt in conjunction with a SOHC head. Engines like 2L-II and 2L-T are
still in production to the present day. Vehicles with the diesel engine were
exclusive to Toyota Japan dealership locations called Toyota Diesel Store
locations until the sales channel was disbanded in 1988.
The L is the first L engine produced. Note: Toyota just call it the L engine,
not the 1L engine. 2.2 L, 4-cylinder diesel engine. Output is 72 hp at 4,200
rpm and 93 ft·lb or 142 N·m JIS. Applications:
Hilux Hiace
Cressida 1978–1983 Crown
1980–1984 Blizzard LD10 2L
The 2L is a 2.4 L 4-cylinder diesel engine. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is 92
mm, with a compression ratios of around 22.3:1 and redline of 4800 rpm. Outputs
range from 76 to 87 hp and torque of 15.8–16.8 kg·m.
Applications: Mark IICresta
Revo Hiace
Hilux Dyna
Kijang Fourth Generation 1984–1990 Blizzard LD20
= 2L-II= The 2L-II is an upgrade of the 2L. Bore
and stroke remains the same. The most significant change is that the camshaft
lifts the valve directly via tappet instead of a rocker arm. The valve
clearance is adjusted using shims. Later L engines also use this method of valve
operation. Maximum output is 89 hp gross at 4,200 rpm and maximum torque is 149
N·m net or 167 N·m gross at 2,400 rpm. Applications:
Hiace Hilux
= 2L-T= The 2L-T is a 2.4 L turbo version of the
2L still being produced since 1985. The bore and stroke are the same but the
2L-T has a compression ratio of 20:1. Output is 85 to 91 hp gross at 4,000 rpm
with 139 ft·lb gross of torque at 2,200 rpm.
Applications: Hilux
Cresta Super Custom Land Cruiser
1984–1990 Blizzard LD20 2000–2006 Metrocab TTT 67 kW
= 2L-T II= The 2L-T II is an upgrade of the 2L-T.
Of the same dimensions as all other 2L engines, the most significant change is
that the camshaft lifts the valve directly via tappet instead of a rocker
arm. The valve clearance is adjusted using shims. Compression rate is also
20:1. Output is 94 PS at 4000 rpm, 22.0 kg·m at 2400 rpm
Applications: 8th generation Crown with manual
transmission Mark IICresta
= 2L-TE= Developed as a new version of 2L-T, the
2L-TE features a new development used in Diesel engines at that time, the EFI
system. Although Toyota used this fuel injection system in gasoline engines
years before, this is among the first Diesel engines to adopt such a system.
Although the basic construction is similar to a modern gasoline injector,
the EFI system in 2L-TE utilize considerably higher injection pressures.
The EFI system meter fuel with great precision and succeeded in increasing
the engine's efficiency. Like the 2L-T, it is 2.4L and it is a SOHC engine,
having 8 valves. It also comes with a Turbo charger. The bore is 92 mm and
stroke is also 92 mm. Due to the EFI system, the 2L-TE develops significantly
more torque than its predecessor. Maximum horsepower is 97 hp at 3,800 rpm
and maximum torque is 22.54 kg·m at 2,400 rpm. Redline of this engine is at
4,800 rpm. Compression ratio is 21.0 : 1, slightly higher than 2L-T. 2L-TE was
largely replaced by the KZ engine in 1993, although it continued to be used
in some models until 2000. Applications:
Hilux/Hilux Surf/4Runner Land Cruiser Prado
Mark IICresta Toyota Hiace Super Custom
= 2L-THE= High Pressure Charged version of 2L-TE,
the fuel is injected with a high pressure system, High Pressure Charging.
Bore and stroke remains the same, 92 mm for both. Maximum output was 94–105 PS
at 4000 rpm and maximum torque was 20.5–22.5 kg·m. Compression ratio
remains the same, 21.0 : 1. Comes with a Turbo charger and used the EFI system as
well. Applications:
7th generation Crown 8th generation Crown with automatic
transmission: 100 PS at 4,000 rpm, 22.5 kg·m at 2,400
rpm 3L
The 3L is a 2.8 L four-cylinder diesel engine. Bore is 96 mm and stroke is 96
mm, with a compression ratio of 22.2 : 1. Output is 91 hp gross at 4000 rpm
with 19.2 kg·m gross of torque at 2400 rpm.
Hilux/Hilux Surf/4Runner Toyota HiAce
5L The 5L is a 3.0 L four-cylinder diesel
engine. Bore is 99.5 mm and stroke is 96 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.2:1.
Output is 97 hp gross at 4000 rpm with 192 N·m gross of torque at 2400 rpm.
= 5L-E= The 5L-E is a 3.0 L EFI version of the
5L engine. It is the latest member of the L family. It has a bore of 99.5 mm
and stroke of 96.0 mm, with a compression ratio of 22.2:1. Output is
78 kW gross at 4200 rpm with 197 N·m gross of torque at 2200 rpm. Power
output varies according to fitment. The engine number is found on the top face
of the block at the front of the engine. Applications:
Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Hiace See also
List of Toyota engines References