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Scion tC

The coupé that carried the brand, and the one Scion designed for the market rather than imported from Japan. The first generation is Avensis underneath with the 2.4 2AZ-FE — an engine with a documented oil-consumption history from worn piston rings, which is the thing to establish before believing a catalyst or misfire code on a high-mileage car. The second generation moves to the 2.5 2AR-FE and a six-speed automatic, and does not share that pattern.

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Scion tC, front view
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Generations

  • ANT10 2004–2010

    Avensis underneath with the 2.4 2AZ-FE — oil consumption from worn rings is the fault behind many of its catalyst and misfire codes.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Platform
    Toyota MC
    Engines
    • 2.4 — 2AZ-FE · petrol · 220–224 Nm (162–165 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    5-speed E350 manual · 4-speed U241E automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive
  • AGT20 2011–2016

    The 2.5 2AR-FE with a six-speed automatic; the earlier car's oil-consumption pattern does not carry over.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Platform
    Toyota New MC
    Engines
    • 2.5 — 2AR-FE · petrol · 134 kW (180 hp) · 235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    6-speed EB60 manual · 6-speed U760E automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel drive

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