Toyota 3C Engine for Sale | 2.2L Diesel – Tested & Reliable

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Toyota 3C Engine – 2.2L Diesel Efficiency & Reliability

The Toyota 3C engine is a 2.2-liter inline-4 diesel engine, celebrated for its fuel efficiency, mechanical simplicity, and long-term reliability. As a successor to the 2C engine, the 3C offers slightly more power and better drivability, while still being easy to maintain.

This engine is found in a range of Toyota models including the Toyota Corolla (diesel models), Caldina, LiteAce, TownAce, and some JDM sedans and vans from the 1990s to early 2000s. It’s available in both naturally aspirated (3C) and turbocharged (3C-T or 3C-TE) variants, making it suitable for everything from economy cars to family vans.

The naturally aspirated 3C features an SOHC 8-valve design, with a mechanical fuel injection system that performs reliably in all types of conditions—especially where electronic systems are a concern. It’s perfect for daily drivers, engine swaps, or restoring older diesel Toyotas.

Key Specifications:

• Engine Code: 3C

• Displacement: 2.2L (2184cc)

• Configuration: Inline-4, SOHC, 8-valve

• Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Fuel System: Mechanical Fuel Injection

• Fits: Toyota Corolla Diesel, Caldina, LiteAce, TownAce, Carina (varies by model/year)

All 3C engines are compression-tested, cleaned, and quality-assured before shipping. We offer a startup warranty, installation support, and worldwide fast shipping.

Upgrade or replace with the Toyota 3C engine—a trusted, economical diesel powerplant with decades of proven performance.