The Toyota A140E 4-speed automatic transmission was assembled by the company from 1985 to 2001 and was installed on a number of popular models with power units up to 2.2 liters. In addition to the electronically controlled version of the gearbox, there was also a hydraulic one with the index A140L.
This series includes: A140, A240, A340, A440, A540.
Specifications
| Production years | 1985 – 2001 |
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 200 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 75,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 75,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Gear ratios Toyota A140E
Using the example of a Toyota Celica 1998 with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.944 |
| 1st | 2.810 |
| 2nd | 1.549 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.706 |
| Reverse | 2.296 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Camry 3 (XV10) in 1991 – 1996; Camry 4 (XV20) in 1996 – 2001;
- Toyota Celica 4 (T160) in 1985 – 1989; Celica 6 (T200) in 1993 – 1999;
- Toyota Curren 1 (T200) in 1994 – 1998;
- Toyota Solara 1 (XV20) in 1998 – 2001;
- Chevrolet Prizm 1 (E110) in 1997 – 2001.
Disadvantages of the Toyota A140E gearbox
- On runs up to 200,000 km, only oil pump oil seal leaks occur.
- Further operation is directly proportional to the frequency of oil changes.
- Wear products clog the solenoids, causing jerky operation.
- A well-maintained transmission can travel hundreds of thousands of kilometers without repairs.
