1990 MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Model

Body

Engine ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾Fuel

⁽³⁾Ignition

Camry

2.0L (3S-FE)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

VZV

2.5L V6 (2VZ-FE)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

Celica

1.6L (4A-FE)

PFI⁽⁴⁾

⁽⁵⁾

ST (4WD)

2.0L (3S-GTE)

PFI⁽⁸⁾

⁽⁵⁾

2.2L (5S-FE)

PFI⁽⁴⁾

⁽⁵⁾

Corolla

1.6L (4A-FE)

PFI⁽⁴⁾

⁽⁵⁾

1.6L (4A-GE)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

Cressida

3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GE)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

Land Cruiser

4.0L 6-Cyl. (3F-E)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

Pickup

2.4L (22R)

2-Bbl.

⁽⁵⁾

2.4L (22R-E)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

VZN

3.0L V6 (3VZ-E)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

Supra

3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GE)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

3.0L 6-Cyl. (7M-GTE)

PFI⁽⁸⁾

⁽⁶⁾

Tercel

1.5L (3E)

1-Bbl.⁽⁷⁾

⁽⁵⁾

1.5L (3E-E)

PFI⁽⁴⁾

⁽⁵⁾

4Runner

2.4L (22R-E)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

VZN

3.0L V6 (3VZ-E)

PFI

⁽⁵⁾

⁽¹⁾	All engines are in-line 4-cylinder type unless otherwise noted. Engine can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or number stamped on engine block. VIN is located on stamped plate on left side of instrument panel. VIN is also found in other locations. See Figure-10.

⁽²⁾	PFI is port fuel injection.

⁽³⁾	All except carbureted vehicles have computer controlled ignition timing advance.

⁽⁴⁾	Uses "D" Jetronic-type PFI with Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor.

⁽⁵⁾	Distributorless ignition system.

⁽⁶⁾	Distributorless ignition system.

⁽⁷⁾	Computer-controlled feedback carburetor.

⁽⁸⁾	Turbocharged.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

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