What cars have 2ZZ engines?
Cars That Came With the 2ZZ-GE
- Toyota Celica GT-S.
- Toyota Corolla XRS.
- Toyota Matrix XRS.
- Pontiac Vibe GT.
- Lotus Elise.
- Lotus Exige.
- Lotus 2-Eleven.
How can you tell 1zz from 2ZZ?
The 1zz will say vvt-i. The 2zz will say vvtl-i. The pipes on the front (intake) will be plastic if 1zz or metal if 2zz. There is also usually a sticker on the passengers side that states 1zzfe or 2zzge.
Is Toyota a bad car?
Yes, they are. Toyota have consistently been a dependable car brand for many years now, and have been on multiple reliability charts. ReliabilityIndex puts them in 4th place, with a reliability index of 59. This is an impressive score, as the industry average is 118 and the lower the score the better.
Is the Toyota 2ZZ engine still in production?
You may have heard of the Toyota AZ engine. It was designed for economy focused Toyota products and it’s still in production today. Unlike the 2AZ, the 2ZZ is built for excellent performance. It was the first four cylinder engine from Toyota to use both an aluminum block and an aluminum cylinder head which saves a ton of weight.
What kind of engine does a Toyota 2ZZ-GE have?
The Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine is a 1.8L inline 4 engine. The ZZ series uses a die-cast aluminum engine block with aluminum silicon cylinder liners, and aluminum DOHC cylinder head chain driven camshafts. The 2ZZ-GE uses a different bore and stroke from its predecessor, the 1ZZ-FE.
Is the 1ZZ engine the same as the 2AZ?
Just like the 2AZ engine, the 1ZZ does have a couple of known issues. The main being excessive oil consumption which many Toyota four cylinders are known for. The main components that cause this oil burning issue are the piston rings just like 2AZ, and the valve stem seals.
Why did Toyota put the ZZ engine in so many cars?
Toyota put this engine in so many different vehicles because of it’s reliability and good performance especially with the later ZZ engines. Just like the 2AZ engine, the 1ZZ does have a couple of known issues. The main being excessive oil consumption which many Toyota four cylinders are known for.