Introduction The 1UZ-FE was a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was developed for the Lexus XF10 LS 400. Key features of the 1UZ-FE engine included its aluminium alloy construction, double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank and four valves per cylinder. The 1UZ-FE engine underwent upgrades in late 1994 and 1997 – these changes are described […]
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1UR-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 1UR-FE was a 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine with a 90-degree ‘V’ angle. A member of Toyota’s ‘UR’ engine family, the 1UR-FE replaced the 2UZ-FE engine but – unlike the closely related 1UR-FSE engine – did not have direct injection. Key features of the 1UR-FE engine included its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, […]
1UR-FSE Lexus engine
Introduction The 1UR-FSE was a 4.6-litre V8 engine with a 90 degree ‘V’ angle. A member of the Toyota/Lexus ‘UR’ engine family, along with the 1UR-FE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE and 3UR-FE, key features of the 1UR-FSE included: Its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head; Double overhead camshafts (chain-driven); Dual VVT-i, including VVT-iE; Direct and indirect (port) […]
1NZ-FXE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 1NZ-FXE was a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was first introduced in the XW10 Prius. Toyota described the 1NZ-FXE engine as having an ‘Atkinson cycle’ since the compression stroke was shortened and the expansion stroke made longer. A member of Toyota’s ‘NZ’ engine family, the 1NZ-FXE was closely related to the Otto cycle […]
1NZ-FE Toyota engine
Introduction Toyota’s 1NZ-FE was a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was first introduced in theXP10 Echo. A member of Toyota’s ‘NZ’ engine family, the 1NZ-FE was related to the Atkinson-cycle 1NZ-FXE that was introduced in the XW10 Prius, but differed in that had: A conventional Otto cycle; A compression ratio of 10.5:1; and, A 6400 […]
Subaru EE20 Diesel Engine
Subaru’s EE20 engine was a 2.0-litre horizontally-opposed (or ‘boxer’) four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. For Australia, the EE20 diesel engine was first offered in the Subaru BR Outback in 2009 and subsequently powered the Subaru SH Forester, SJ Forester and BS Outback. The EE20 diesel engine underwent substantial changes in 2014 to comply with Euro 6 emissions […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo V50 (2004-12)
Recalls: Volvo Mk.2 V50 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo V40 Cross Country (2013-18)
Recalls: Volvo V40 Cross Country Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo V40 (2013-18)
Recalls: Volvo V40 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Volvo Mk.1 V40 (1997-04)
Recalls: Volvo Mk.1 V40 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]