The Toyota 3RZ-FE earned a reputation for durability rarely matched among four-pot engines. Produced between 1994 and 2004, this 2.7-litre inline-four replaced the long-serving 22R-E and found its way ...

This 300,000-mile Toyota 3RZ-FE tells two stories at once. This first is how this 2.7-litre inline-four earned its anvil reputation, and the second is how neglect can still kill a tough motor. In a ...

It's no secret that Toyota engines are renowned for reliability, with several Toyota models likely to run more than 250,000 miles. That reputation extends to the Toyota 3RZ-FE engine. This 2.7-liter ...

A teardown of a 300,000-mile Toyota 3RZ-FE shows its toughness, but also how neglect can bring down even Toyota’s most durable four-cylinder. The 3RZ’s design blended rugged traditional components – ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...