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How to identify engine size? 2002 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Island Z, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. Dec 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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    Island Z

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    Noob question and first post. :rolleyes:

    I just inherited a 2002 Toyota Tacoma looks like it has an "access" cab,
    80k miles, no 4x4, says SR5 on it.

    How can I determine which engine size it has with my puny non-mechanically focused mind?

    Any help is greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Dec 16, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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    wattmelch

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    Check the underside of the hood...my 2000 has an "Important Vehicle Information" sticker that calls out my engine size.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2014 at 9:52 AM
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    Hopping in the shower real quick then I'll check that hood. Didn't see any distinguishables on the engine itself. Has a tag with Barcode and numbers but it's pretty hashed.
    20141216_095456_zps78ltmsgg_fab6c11b0b2104aa78950cbd8d53b1a68bdacf4a.jpg
     
  5. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    Gonna take a wild guess and say you have the 3RZ-FE (2.7L) engine. What I can recall from memory on my engine, yours looks very similar to it.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM
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  7. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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    Not meaning to threadjack or anything, but is there a way to check any engine size? Such as something easier than looking at the casting number?
     
  8. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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    According to the sticker underneath the hood, its a 2.4!

    We have a winner!

    Thanks everyone for your lightning fast feedback!
    Time to replace the fuel/air sensor :cool:
     
  9. Dec 16, 2014 at 10:51 AM
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  10. Dec 16, 2014 at 11:19 AM
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    2wd 5-lug = 2.4

    2wd/4wd 6-lug = 2.7

    :)
     
  11. Dec 22, 2014 at 1:12 PM
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    Fenwick1993

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    That's a 2.4. Mine has same motor. :)
     
  12. Apr 26, 2015 at 8:17 PM
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    Thanks again everyone. I'm getting much more comfortable with the truck now. Changed the A/F sensor and have an O2 ready to go.
     

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