Description
The Toyota 5K is a 1.5-liter (1,486 cc) gasoline/petrol, inline 4-cylinder engine belonging to Toyota’s K-series engine family. It is an older, simple engine that was produced primarily from 1983 to 1996 and was used extensively in Toyota commercial vans, pickups and utility vehicles.
5K is Toyota’s engine identification code. It is part of the older K engine family, which includes engines such as the 3K, 4K, 5K and 7K.
The 5K is essentially a larger-displacement development of the 4K. It retains the basic OHV/pushrod architecture rather than using the modern DOHC design found in newer Toyota engines.
| Feature | 5K | Modern 1.5L Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,486 cc | Around 1,496 cc |
| Design | OHV/pushrod | DOHC |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| VVT-i | No | Yes |
| Fuel system | Often carburetor | Electronic injection |
| Turbo | No | Usually no |
| Technology | Older/simple | Modern |
| Typical use | Older commercial/utility vehicles | Modern passenger/commercial vehicles |
The Toyota 5K is a 1,486 cc naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine with an OHV/pushrod 8-valve design, 80.5 × 73.0 mm bore/stroke, and roughly 74 hp in a common specification. It is best known for its use in older Toyota LiteAce, TownAce, Kijang/Tamaraw, Corolla Van and other utility vehicles.
5K is Toyota’s engine identification code. It is part of the older K engine family, which includes engines such as the 3K, 4K, 5K and 7K.
The 5K is essentially a larger-displacement development of the 4K. It retains the basic OHV/pushrod architecture rather than using the modern DOHC design found in newer Toyota engines.
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