Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD

Toyota 4-Runner 2003 4.7 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2005. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.7 litres, which produces power of 235 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 434 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 450 000 to 750 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Toyota 4-Runner 4.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.8 litres.

Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD has part time 4WD (four-wheel drive must be engaged and must not be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 14.1 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 12.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 87 litres or 22.99 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Toyota 4-Runner version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 2WD AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 13.5 litres per 100 km.
Toyota 4-Runner 2003

Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD technical data

Model: Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. January 
Engine: 4664 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 235 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 434 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 14.1 (combined) 15.7 (urban) 12.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 87 litres (23 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.76m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Ground clearance: 231 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 1195 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2050 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2500 kg

Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD engine 2UZ-FE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 4663 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 94 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12.3 litres (13 quarts)
Power 230 - 235 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 410 - 434 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Lexus LX Lexus GX

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Toyota 4-Runner crossover [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Toyota 4 Runner 4.0i 2WD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

4.0 Petrol 245 HP 12.2 l/100km Rear wheel
Toyota 4 Runner 4.0i 4WD

Most powerfull version (245 HP)

4.0 Petrol 245 HP 12.6 l/100km All wheel
Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 2WD 4.7 Petrol 235 HP 13.5 l/100km Rear wheel
Toyota 4 Runner 4.7i 4WD 4.7 Petrol 235 HP 14.1 l/100km All wheel
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