The 22RE as it was originally released had a max power rating of 105 horsepower at 4800 RPM and a peak torque of 137 lb-ft at 2800 RPM. This was the case until the already mentioned major change in 1985.
In 1985 the max horsepower increased to 114 at the same engine speed while the peak torque was 140 lb-ft at 3600 RPM.
The Toyota 22RE was one of the final engines from the long history of Toyota R family engines. The 4 cylinder 2.4 liter engine manufactured by Toyota was well-known and documented for its reliability.
The majority of the applications that this engine was used in were not for North America. In North America, the most common uses of this engine were in the Toyota pickup truck from 1984 until 1995 and in the Toyota 4Runner from 1985 until 1995.
In addition to being used in these applications, the engine was also placed in the Toyota Hilux, Celica, and Corona, in addition to the Volkswagen Taro, which was essentially a re-badged Toyota Hilux.
Tip! The majority of the time most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about our engines. We hop into the car, turn the key and head out to wherever we're going. When we do notice the engine, however, it's usually when we hear it making sounds we're not accustomed to hearing or when the car feels a little different than it did before.
Engines need to be looked after. They need a check-up every now and then, and they also require some regular maintenance to keep them in good running condition. To help you take proper care of your engine and to keep it from creating serious problems, here’s a list of 10 ways to proactively protect your engine shared by Auto.howstuffworks.com.