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Toyota Carina (T21) 2.2 DT (91 hp) Automatic

Diesel engine with 91 hp (67 kW) and 142 lb-ft (192 Nm), built 1996–2001, sedan body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

Power91 hp (67 kW)

Torque142 lb-ft (192 Nm)

FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	2.2 DT (91 hp) Automatic
Engine code	3C-TE
Displacement	2.2 L (2,184 cm³)
Cylinders	4
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Valves per cylinder	2
Valvetrain	OHC
Fuel system	Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio	22-6
Bore	86 mm
Stroke	94 mm
Engine oil capacity	5.4 qt (5.1 l)

Performance

Power	91 hp (67 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque	142 lb-ft (192 Nm) @ 2200 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Diesel
Fuel tank	15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	177.0 in (4,495 mm)
Width	66.7 in (1,695 mm)
Height	55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Curb weight	2,491 lb (1,130 kg)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive

What to check on a Toyota Carina with this engine

On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Toyota Carina (T21) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power	Combined
1.5i (100 hp)	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)
1.5i (100 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	100 hp (74 kW)
1.8i (115 hp)	Gasoline	115 hp (85 kW)
2.0 DT (90 hp)	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 DT (90 hp) Automatic	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)
2.0i (135 hp)	Gasoline	135 hp (99 kW)
2.0i (135 hp) Automatic	Gasoline	135 hp (99 kW)
2.2 DT (91 hp)	Diesel	91 hp (67 kW)

← All Toyota Carina (T21) engines

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