Engine Overview and Common Failures
The weight of the 4B10 engine according to the catalog is 122 kg. The engine number 4B10 is located at the junction of the block and oil pan. Oil consumption is not a problem with this reliable unit, however, on high mileage it may consume oil due to valve seat wear or ring sticking. Additionally, in this engine, an open-deck block and elliptical cylinders are not uncommon. The timing chain often stretches and starts to make noise after mileage of more than 150-200 thousand km. The replacement itself and the parts for it are not very expensive unless there is severe wear on the camshaft sprockets, which can be quite costly. Other drawbacks include owners complaining about noisy operation, lubricant leaks, weak wiring, frequent blow-by of the intake pipe, and cracking of the exhaust manifold. And don't forget about adjusting the valve clearance as there are no hydraulic lifters here.