Toyota 1G-FE

Toyota 1G-FEThe Toyota 1G-FE is a 2.0 L (1,988 cc, 121.3 cu·in) straight-six, natural aspirated four-stroke liquid-cooled internal combustion vertical gasoline engine, manufactured by Toyota from 1988 to 2005.

A 75.0 mm (2.95 in) cylinder bore and 75.0 mm (2.95 in) piston stroke give the 1G-FE engine a total of 1,988 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is from 8.0:1 to 10.5:1 depending on the engine modification.

The 1G-FE engine had three generations:

  • 1-st gen: (1988-1996). This engine produced 135.0 PS (99 kW; 133.0 HP) at 5,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 176 Nm (17.9 kg·m; 129.9 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm of peak torque.
  • 2-nd gen: (1996-1998) The engine has 140.0 PS (103 KW; 138.0 HP) at 5,600 rpm of output power and 185 Nm (18.9 kg·m; 136.5 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm of peak torque.
  • 3-rd gen: (1998-2005) This 1G-FE BEAMS version has 160 PS (118 KW; 158 HP) at 6,200 rpm of maximum horsepower and 200 Nm (20.4 kg·m; 147.6 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm of peak torque.

The Toyota 1G-FE features:

  • Cast-iron cylinder block
  • Aluminum cylinder head
  • DOHC design (Dual belt-driven overhead camshafts)
  • Multi-Point fuel injection
  • VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing) system (3-rd gen.)
  • ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction system) (3-rd gen.)
  • Electronic throttle body (3-rd gen.)
  • Forced lubrication system
  • Liquid cooling system
  • Electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine model1G-FE
Engine type4-stroke, DOHC, straight-six
Displacement2.0 L, 1,988 cm3 (121.3 cu in)
Max. horsepower 1-st gen: 135 PS (99 kW; 133 HP) at 5,600 rpm
2-nd gen: 140 PS (103 KW; 138 HP) at 5,600 rpm
3-rd gen: 160 PS (118 KW; 158 HP) at 6,200 rpm
Max. torque 1-st gen: 176 Nm (17.9 kg·m; 129.9 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm
2-nd gen: 185 Nm (18.9 kg·m; 136.5 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm
3-rd gen: 200 Nm (20.4 kg·m; 147.6 ft·lb) at 4,400 rpm
Cooling systemLiquid-cooled
Lubricating systemForced lubrication
Ignition system
Fuel systemMulti-Point fuel injection)
Fuel usedGasoline
Starting systemElectric starter
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Dimensions (L x W X H)
Dry weight

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Cylinder block alloy:Cast-iron
Compression ratio:8.0:1-12.5:1, depending on model
Cylinder bore:75.0 mm (2.95 in)
Piston stroke:75.0 mm (2.95 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): Without VVT-i
№1,6: 74.990-75.000 mm (2.9524-2.9528 in)
№2,3,4,5: 75.000-75.010 mm (2.9528-2.9532 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS)
75.010-75.023 mm (2.9532-2.9536 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): Without VVT-i: 74.955-74.965 mm (2.951-2.9514 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 74.930-74.940 mm (2.9500-2.9504 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Ring side clearance (Top):0.040-0.080 mm (0.0016-0.0031 in)
Ring side clearance (Second):0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in)
Ring end gap (Top): Without VVT-i: 0.250-0.460 mm (0.0098-0.0181 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 0.200-0.300 mm (0.0078-0.0118 in)
Ring end gap (Second): Without VVT-i: 0.150-0.390 mm (0.0059-0.0154 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 0.350-0.450 mm (0.0138-0.0178 in)
Ring end gap (Oil): Without VVT-i: 0.200-0.450 mm (0.0079-0.0177 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 0.100-0.400 mm (0.0039-0.0157 in)
Number of main bearings:7
Crankshaft main journal diameter: Without VVT-i:
№4: 54.955-55.000 mm (2.1636-2.1653 in)
Other: 54.983-54.988 mm (2.1647-2.1649 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS):
№4: 54.970-54.988 mm (2.1642-2.1649 in)Toyota 1G-FE
Other: 54.982-55.000 mm (2.1635-2.1653 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:43.985-44.000 mm (1.7317-1.7323 in)
Cylinder head
Cylinder head alloy:Aluminum
Valve arrangement:DOHC, belt driven
Valves:4,(24 valves in total)
Valve head diameter (INTAKE):
Valve head diameter (EXHAUST):
Valve length (INTAKE): Without VVT-i: 93.1-93.7 mm (3.6653-3.689 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 91.75 mm (3.6122 in)
Valve length (EXHAUST): Without VVT-i: 93.0-93.6 mm (3.6614-3.685 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 91.54 mm (3.6039 in)
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): Without VVT-i: 5.970-5.985 mm (0.235-0.2356 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 4.970-4.985 mm (0.1956-0.1962 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): Without VVT-i: 5.965-5.980 mm (0.2348-0.2354 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 4.965-4.980 mm (0.1955-0.1960 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): Without VVT-i: 38.40 mm (1.5118 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 50.0 mm (1.9685 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): Without VVT-i: 38.40 mm (1.5118 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 50.0 mm (1.9685 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): Without VVT-i: 41.210-41.310 mm (1.6224-1.6264 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 46.750-46.850 mm (1.8405-1.8445 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): Without VVT-i: 41.360-41.460 mm (1.6283-1.6323 in)
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 46.270-46.370 mm (1.8216-1.8256 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque specs
Cylinder head:64 Nm (6.5 kg·m; 47.2 lb·ft)
Main bearing cap bolts:60 Nm (6.1 kg·m; 44.3 lb·ft)
Connecting rods cap bolts:50 Nm (5.1 kg·m; 36.9 lb·ft)
Spark plug:18 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 lb·ft)

Service Data

Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.15-0.25 mm (0.006-0.0100 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.25-0.35 mm (0.0098-0.0138 in)
Cylinder compression pressure
Standard: Without VVT-i: 13.0 kg/cm2, 185 psi/ 300 rpm
With VVT-i (BEAMS): 12.8 kg/cm2, 182 psi/ 300 rpm
Minimum:10.0 kg/cm2, 142 psi/ 300 rpm
Oil system
Lubrication system:Forced lubrication
Recommended engine oil, SAE:10W-30
Oil type, API:SG or better
Engine oil capacity: Without oil filter: 3.9 l (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp qts)
With oil filter: 4.1 l (4.3 US qts, 3.6 Imp qts)
Oil change interval, km (miles):10,000 (6,000)
Ignition system
Spark plug: Without VVT-i: DENSO K16R-11
With VVT-i (BEAMS): DENSO K20R-11
Spark plug torque:18 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 lb·ft)

Valve clearance adjustment data

  • For non-VVTi engine valve lifters are available in 27 sizes to range from 2.00 mm (0.0787 in) to 3.30 mm (0.1299 in), in steps of 0.05 mm (0.0019 in).
  • For VVTi (BEAMS) engine valve lifters are available in 35 sizes to range from 5.06 mm (0.1992 in) to 5.74 mm (0.2260 in), in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).

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Author: Sergei Wers
About: Co-founder and CEO of a multi-brand auto repair shop (engine repair, chassis repair, body repair and painting) for over 15 years. I have been developing internet sites with technical specifications for more than seven years.

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