Toyota 8AR-FTS engine

The 2.0-liter Toyota 8AR-FTS engine has been produced since 2014 in the company's Japanese factory. This engine can operate in both the Otto and Atkinson cycles, equipped with the combined ESTEC D-4ST fuel injection system, Twin Scroll turbocharger, and VVT-iW phase regulators. The AR family includes the following power units: 1AR-FE, 2AR-FE, 2AR-FSE, 2AR-FXE, 5AR-FE, and 6AR-FSE.

Technical specifications of the Toyota 8AR-FTS 2.0-liter engine.

Exact capacity1998 cm³
Power systemESTEC D-4ST
Engine power231 - 245 HP
Torque350 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter86 mm
Piston stroke.86 mm
Compression ratio10
Engine featuresEGR i intercooler
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterVVT-iW
TurbochargingTwin Scroll
What oils to use4.9 liters 5W-30
Fuel type98
Environmental classEURO 5
Approximate life expectancy200 000 HP

Fuel consumption Toyota 8AR-FTS engine

Using the example of the 2017 Lexus NX 200t with an automatic transmission:
City10.4 litry
Route6.5 litry
Mixed7.9 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the 8AR-FTS engine according to the catalog is 156 kg. The engine number 8AR-FTS is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. At the moment, there is no accumulated statistics of malfunctions. Some owners complain about strange noises when the engine is running cold. In the first year of production, the turbine bypass valve was often replaced under warranty. Some water pumps leaked at mileage between 30,000 and 50,000 kilometers. The D-4ST engine fuel system is highly sensitive to fuel quality.

Engine Toyota 8ar-fts

Toyota
Crown 14 (S210)2015 - 2018
Highlander 3 (XU50)2016 - CE
Harrier 3 (XU60)2017 - CE
Lexus
NX200t 1 (AZ10)2014 - CE
RX200t 4 (AL20)2015 - CE
IS200t 3 (XE30)2015 - CE
RC200t 1 (XC10)2015 - CE
GS200t 4 (L10)2015 - CE

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See Also

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