Engine Overview and Common Failures
Engine weight 4E-FE by catalog is 105 kg. Engine number 4E-FE is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. Overheating This unit overheats very quickly, causing the cylinder head gasket to blow quite often. Also, the seals harden and leak at high temperatures. Keep an eye on the cooling system. Floating RPM It is not recommended to use low-quality fuel in this engine, otherwise the fuel injectors will clog, the throttle and idle control valve will become carbonized, and the engine will start to run poorly. Oil consumption By the mileage of 120-150 thousand km, oil consumption often appears due to ring sticking. Also, the oil control rings wear out quickly, which can lead to excessive oil consumption. Timing belt failure According to the manual, the timing belt is designed for 100,000 km, but it often stretches and breaks earlier. The advantage is that when it jumps or breaks, it usually does not bend the valves. Minor breakdowns Like any old engine, it regularly has minor issues: oil leaks, malfunctions in the ignition system components and some sensors such as the lambda sensor. Due to the absence of hydraulic valve lifters, the valves need periodic adjustment.