Toyota 22R-TE (2.4 L, turbo) EFI Engine Specs and Review
Toyota 22R-TE Engine Specs
The Toyota 22R-TE is a 2.4 Liter, 144.38 cu·in (2,366 cc) straight-four 4-stroke turbocharged gasoline engine from Toyota R-family. Toyota Motor Corporation manufactured the engine from 1985 to 1988.
The 22R-TE engine delivered 137 PS (101 kW; 135 HP) at 4,800 rpm of maximum HP and 234 N·m (23.9 kg·m, 172 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm of peak torque.
The Toyota 22R-TE engine features an aluminium cylinder head with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and cast-iron block and two valves per Cylinder (8 in total).
The Toyota 22R-E engine has an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system, turbocharger, and ignition system with a mechanical distributor.
The Toyota 22R-E engine compression ratio rating is 7.5:1. Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 92.0 mm (3.62 in) and 89.0 mm (3.5 in), respectively.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- 22 – 22 generation engine
- R – Engine family
- T – Turobchagered
- E – Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Toyota 22R-TE (2.4 L, turbo) EFI Engine Specs
Engine Specifications
| Engine code | 22R-TE |
| Layout | Four-stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline (petrol) |
| Production | 1988-1988 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L, 2,366 cm3 (144.38 cu-in) |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Power adder | Turbocharger |
| Power output | 137 PS (101 kW; 135 HP) at 4,800 rpm |
| Torque output | 234 N·m (23.9 kg·m, 172 ft·lb) at 2,800 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block (86 and later)
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast-iron | |
| Compression ratio: | 7.5:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 92.0 mm (3.62 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 92.000-92.030 mm (3.622-3.6232 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 91.935-91.965 mm (3.6195-3.6207 in) | |
| Connecting rod big end diameter (standard): | 56.000-56.006 mm (2.2047-2.205 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.250-0.470 mm (0.0098-0.0185 in) |
| Second | 0.600-0.820 mm (0.0236-0.0323 in) | |
| Oil | 0.200-0.570 mm (0.0079-0.0224 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 59.984-60.000 mm (2.3616-2.3622 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 52.988-53.000 mm (2.0861-2.0866 in) | |
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
- 103 Nm, 10.5 kg·m; 76 ft·lb
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure the crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
Connecting rod-bearing bolts
- 69 Nm, 7.0 kg·m; 51 ft·lb)
Cylinder head (86 and later)
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, chain drive | |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 45.0 mm (1.7717 in) |
| EXHAUST | 37.0 mm (1.4567 in) | |
| Valve length: | INTAKE | 113.8 mm (4.4803 in) |
| EXHAUST | 112.9 mm (4.4449 in) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 7.970-7.985 mm (0.3138-0.3144 in) |
| EXHAUST | 7.965-7.980 mm (0.3136-0.3142 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 48.5 mm (1.9094 in) | |
| Camshaft cam height: | INTAKE | 42.63-42.72 mm (1.6783-1.6819 in) |
| EXHAUST | 42.69-42.78 mm (1.6807-1.6842 in) | |
| Camshaft journal diameter: | 32.98-33.00 mm (1.2984-1.2992 in) | |
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
- 78 Nm, 8.0 kg·m; 58 ft·lb
Maintenance Data
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve | 0.20 mm (0.008 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.30 mm (0.012 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 10.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Minimun | 8.5 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 1.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| Oil type API | SF or SF/CC |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) | With filter change ~ 4.2 l l Without filter change ~ 3.8 l |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 10,000 (6,000) |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BPR5EY DENSO: W16EXR-U |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8 mm (0.0315 in) |
Vehicle Applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Toyota Hilux | 1985-1988 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 1986-1987 |
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