2AZ-FE engine
The 2AZ-FE engine is fitted to 4 generation(s): Toyota Camry, Toyota Ipsum, Toyota Estima.
Common problems and what to check
Engine: Toyota 2AZ-FE (2.4)
- oil consumption due to stuck piston rings (especially before 2009)
- stripped cylinder head bolt threads in the aluminum block
- water pump leak
What to check when buying: oil consumption per the owner and carbon deposits on spark plugs; coolant traces under the cylinder head.
Tip: Change oil more often than scheduled (7–8k km); overheating raises the risk of stripped threads.