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2000 Toyota Echo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Echo.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Toyota Echo opens the 2000–2005 model run, with an engine specified for 3 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, an automatic 4-speed transmission, and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. Within the model’s six-year complaint history, this first-year Echo accumulated the highest owner-reported count at 98, compared with a low of one in 2004, and was subject to three recalls, with Service Brakes, Hydraulic listed as the top complaint area. That makes the 2000 Echo the most-documented year of the line and the natural reference point for studying the model’s most commonly reported issues.

Model year20052004200320012000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/34/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 21 · 310 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZF1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 21 · 310 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnRHOEM · verified
Tire size155-80R13OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZF1
Engine air filter1780121030
Fuel filter233000A020 alt 2321721030
Spark plug9091901176 alt 9008091184
Front wiper blades8522233180 alt 8521244032
Serpentine belt9091602711 alt 9091602500
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length163.4 in
Overall width65.4 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase93.3 in
Curb weight2035 lb
Track (front / rear)57.1 / 56.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 34 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Echo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2000 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec108 hpFWD
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec108 hpFWD
2000Sedan 1.5L I-48.80 sec17.00 sec108 hpFWD
2004Sedan 1.5L I-49.80 sec17.60 sec108 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts96 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsBolts: 7 ft-lbs, Screws: 8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeSK16R11
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.01 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number21
Standard BCI Cranking Performance310 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 na ohms
Engine Compression156-213 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.787 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.787 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.709 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Toyota Echo recorded 98 complaints, 3 recalls, and 80 technical service bulletins, the highest complaint count in the 2000‑2005 span. Complaints fell to 59 in 2001, 61 in 2002, 29 in 2003, and reached a low of 1 in 2004 before rising slightly to 5 in 2005. Recalls followed a similar downward trend, dropping from 3 in 2000 to 2 in 2001‑2002, then to zero from 2003 onward; no investigations were reported in any year. The leading complaint areas for 2000 were Service Brakes‑Hydraulic (23), Air Bags (16), Vehicle Speed Control (9), and Electrical System (7), with 29 crash‑related and 1 fire‑related complaints. Given the higher complaint and recall activity in 2000 relative to later model years, this year appears less favorable for purchase compared with the 2003‑2005 Echoes.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
80
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
98
Owner complaints
29 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 98 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic23
Air Bags16
Vehicle Speed Control9
Electrical System7
Power Train5
Engine & Engine Cooling5
Equipment4
Suspension3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V256000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineReported 07/09/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VACUUM PORT. ALSO, OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IN STATES OTHER THAN THE RECALL STATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. IF THE ECHO OWNER BELIEVES THAT…

01V326000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:VacuumReported 10/10/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DUE TO A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS WHICH CONSIST OF COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LOAD APPLIED FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND OTHER… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND FRONT BRAKE PADS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 80 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…
T-SB-0061-23 Rev22024-12-05StructureToyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev12024-07-12StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Echo take?

3 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Echo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Echo get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 34 highway / 30 combined mpg.