The Toyota 3C-E is a 2.2 L (2,184 cc, 133.3 cu·in) four-cylinders, four-stroke cycle water-cooled naturally aspirated internal combustion diesel engine, from the Toyota C-family, manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation from 1998 to 2006.
The 3C-E diesel engine has a cast-iron cylinder block with 86.0 mm (3.39 in) cylinder bores and a 94.0 mm (3.7 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 23.0:1.
The Toyota 3C-E engine has an aluminum cylinder head with a belt-driven single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and 2 valves per cylinder (8 in total).
The Toyota 3C-E engine produced 79.0 PS (58.0 kW; 78.0 HP) at 4,400 rpm of maximum output power and 147.0 N·m (15 kg·m, 108.3 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- 3 – 3-rd generation engine
- C – Engine family
- E – Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | 3C-E |
| Layout | Straight-4, vertical |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Production | 1998-2006 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L, 2,184 cc (133.3 cu in) |
| Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Power adder | None |
| Horsepower net | 79.0 PS (58.0 kW; 78.0 HP) at 4,400 rpm |
| Torque output | 147.0 N·m (15 kg·m, 108.3 ft·lb) at 2,400 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x H x W): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The cylinder block is made of cast iron. The crankshaft has 8 counterbalance weights and supported by 5 bearings. An 86.0 mm (3.39 in) cylinder bore and 94.0 mm (3.7 in) piston stroke give the 3C engine a total of 2,184 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 23:1.
Pistons are made of high temperature-resistant aluminum alloy. The piston pin is full floating. Each piston is fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring. The top ring is made of stainless steel, the second ring is made of cast-iron.
| Cylinder block | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast-iron | |
| Compression ratio: | 23.0:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 86.0 mm (3.39 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder bore inner diameter: | 86.000-86.001 mm (3.3858-3.3859 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter | 85.875-85.885 mm (3.3809-3.3813 in) | |
| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.062-0.111 mm (0.0024-0.0044 in) |
| Second | 0.070-0.110 mm (0.0028-0.0043 in) | |
| Oil | 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.270-0.390 mm (0.0106-0.0154 in) |
| Second | 0.400-0.450 mm (0.0157-0.0177 in) | |
| Oil | 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter | 27.000-27.012 mm (1.063-1.0635 in)) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 56.985-57.000 mm (2.2435-2.2441 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 50.482-50.500 mm (1.9877-1.9882 in) | |
Cylinder head
| Cylinder head | |
| Cylinder head alloy | Aluminium |
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, belt driven |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Intake valves diameter: | – |
| Exhaust valves diameter: | – |
| Intake valves length: | 105.70 mm (4.1614 in) |
| Exhaust valves length: | 105.35 mm (4.1476 in) |
| Intake valve stem diameter: | 7.975-7.990 mm (0.314-0.3146 in) |
| Exhaust valves stem diameter: | 7.960-7.975 mm (0.3134-0.314 in) |
| Valve spring free length: | 47.5 mm (1.8701 in) |
| Camshaft journal diameter: | 27.979-27.995 mm (1.1015-1.1022 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (intake): | 47.62 mm (1.8748 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (exhaust): | 48.35 mm (1.9035 in) |
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 44 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 33 ft·lb
- Step 2: Turn all bolts 90°
- Step 3: Turn all bolts another 90°
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance * | |
| Intake valve | 0.20-0.30 mm (0.0079-0.0118 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.25-0.35 mm (0.0098-0.0138 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 30.0 bar / 250 rpm |
| Minimun | 25.0 bar / 250 rpm |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 5.0 bar / 250 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil type: | API: CE or CF |
| Recommended oil: | SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | With oil filter change: 5.1 L (5.39 US. qt, 4.49 Imp. qt.) |
| Oil change interval: | 10,000 km (6,000 miles) |
* – Valve lifters are available in 25 sizes to range from 2.20 mm (0.0866 in) to 3.40 mm (0.1338 in), in steps of 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Toyota Caldina (CT197/199) | 1998- |
| Toyota Corolla (CE101/102/105/107) | 1998-2002 |
| Toyota Corolla (CE113/116) | 1998-2000 |
| Toyota Corolla (CE121) | 2000-2002 |
| Toyota LiteAce / TownAce (CM70/75/80/85) | 1999- |
| Toyota LiteAce / TownAce (CR42/52 ) | 1998-2006 |
| Toyota Sprinter (CE102/105/107) | 1998-2002 |
| Toyota Sprinter (CE113/116) | 1998-2000 |
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