Toyota 1FZ-FE engine

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Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Head gasket failure on early engines Every version One source so far

What to check: Look for coolant loss, milky oil and white exhaust, and ask whether the gasket was done.

80/20 Automotive says early 1FZs suffered head gasket failures, which were largely fixed by the end of the 1990s.

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Worn cooling hoses Every version One source so far

What to check: Squeeze the radiator hoses and look for coolant at their ends.

80/20 Automotive says the external radiator hoses are known to wear out and leak past 100,000 miles.

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