Is the 3.0 L v6 engine in a 2005 Toyota Camry lE a non-interference engine? And are these cars reliable?
That 3.0L V6 is a non-interference engine. They are very reliable cars and will last a long time.
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Excellent engines. If I'm not mistaken, the same engine in the ES330. They just have a bit higher repair cost than 4 cylinder engines.
The ES330s with the 3.3L V6 (3MZ-FE) actually do have an interference engine - I have that engine in my 2006 Sienna. But, all the Lexus 300 models or Toyotas with the 3.0L V6 are non-interference.
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The ES330 engine is non-interference.
@Yaser - That's a common misconception. Lexus changed the ES300 to the ES330 for the 2004 model year. This is when they replaced the 3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) with the 3.3L V6 (3MZ-FE) - hence the name change from 300 to 330. This 3MZ-FE is interference - check out this article: https://www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=150
They used this 3MZ-FE in the ES330 until it was replaced by the 3.5L V6 (non-interference) in 2007 in the ES 350.
The 3.5L V6 has a timing chain, so don't have to mess around with timing belts.
I’m sorry but it seems your data is not correct. The 3.3 liter Toyota engine is a non-inference. Check other sources.
Based on the numerous forums and articles I've read and talking to my mechanic, I'm going to conclude that the 3.3L 3MZ-FE is an interference engine. I've read stories on forums of the belt snapping and engine being salvageable, but I've also read stories of the valves getting bent. My 2006 Sienna has this engine and I was advised by multiple shops that it's especially important to change the timing belt on these every 90K-100K miles. Anyways, I'm just going to go with 90K mile changes to be safe!!
Scotty has ES330. Right?
I believe he has the ES 300 since it's a 2002.
yeah I watched a video he said "i love this car i mean i have customers with these es300s they run and run some have over 400k.........." so it is an es300