Corolla E120 · 2002–2007

Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i Corolla E120 · 110 hp (2002 to 2007)

The Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i of the Corolla E120 generation uses the 3ZZ-FE 1.6 petrol engine with 110 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 110 PS / 81 kW
Displacement: 1 598 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: 3ZZ-FE 1.6
Period covered: 2002–2007
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

110 hp (81 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2002 to 2007.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The 3ZZ-FE 1.6 engine is also fitted to: Toyota Corolla (Corolla E110).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SL/SM/SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i Corolla E120?

The 3ZZ-FE 1.6 petrol engine (1 598 cc), 110 hp (81 kW).

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Which oil for the Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i?

A API SL/SM/SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 3ZZ-FE 1.6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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