A “Toyota 1NZ automatic transmission” is a transmission system paired with the Toyota 1NZ engine (a 1.5-liter engine). This is generally a Toyota U transmission, such as the U340E model, which is a 4-speed automatic transaxle used in vehicles like the Toyota Echo, Yaris, and Corolla.
Understanding the Parts:
- Toyota 1NZ: This is the code for a 1.5-liter engine used in many Toyota vehicles.
- Automatic Transmission: This is the mechanism that transfers power from the engine to the wheels, automatically changing gears without a manual clutch and gear lever.
Common Applications:
The Toyota 1NZ engine, when paired with an automatic transmission, is commonly found in: Toyota Echo, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Vios, Scion xA and xB, and Certain models of the Toyota Corolla.
What it Does:
The transmission system handles the engine’s power and uses different gear ratios to control the vehicle’s speed. In an automatic, it does this without driver intervention, making it a convenient choice for everyday driving.
The 1NZ engine itself is a 1.5L (1497cc) inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC engine with VVT-i. While there isn’t a specific “1NZ automatic transmission,” the 1NZ engine is commonly paired with the Toyota U340E/U341E 4-speed automatic transaxle. Key characteristics of this transmission include a 4-speed automatic configuration and specific gear ratios, such as 2.847 (1st), 1.552 (2nd), 1.000 (3rd), 0.700 (4th), 2.343 (Reverse), and 4.237 (Final).
Engine Specifications (1NZ-FE)
- Displacement: 1.5 L (1,497 cc)
- Engine Type: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
- Valvetrain: VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) on the intake camshaft
- Block: Aluminum cylinder block
- Oil Capacity: Varies, but approximately 4.3 to 4.4 liters for the AT version in some models
- Fluid Type: Toyota CVT Fluid TC is used in some CVT applications, while traditional ATs might use Toyota ATF Type T-IV.
Transmission Specifications (U340E/U341E Transaxle)
- Type: 4-speed automatic transaxle
- Gear Ratios:
- 1st: 2.847
- 2nd: 1.552
- 3rd: 1.000
- 4th: 0.700
- Reverse: 2.343
- Final Drive: 4.237
- Common Applications: Toyota Echo, Vios, Yaris, and some Corolla models.
Important Considerations
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Model & Year:
Transmission specifications can vary significantly depending on the vehicle’s make, model, and year.
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CVT vs. Automatic:Some 1NZ-FE engines were paired with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT), which have different characteristics than the 4-speed automatic (like the U340E/U341E).
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