1991 Toyota Corolla Type of engine

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA
120,354 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAMINE
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Hi ,i have a 91 corolla that i always change the oil every 30000 mile at . I have the oil change at a shop and three dys later the engine blew on my way back home from work.I took the car to the same place i have the oil changed .they checked it and there was a big hole on the engine block righ next to the jonction with the oil panel. They told me i have to change the engine,so i went to a junk yard aske for a used engine .But the asked me what type of emission is the engine? I real don't know how to disting ish that?
whould you please help me out?
Mar 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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There are two engines available in 1991, the 4AFE (most common) and the 4AGE (rare).

There are also the Federal/Canada and the California engine. The difference being the CA engine is equipped with EGR, the Federal/Canada is not.

The EGR is located to the rear of throttle body on intake manifold.

There is also a sticker on hood with would say "EGR equipped" or Federal/Canada.
Apr 1, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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WILLIAM OLIVER
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call dealer and let they know the vin number and the will able to let you know what engine do you have ..
Apr 2, 2009 at 7:13 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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I am not sure if the VIN will tell you if it is EGR equipped or not. Both 4AFE (EGR and non-EGR) are engine code "6".
The 4AFE has one timing belt camshaft cog, the 4AGE has two.
Apr 2, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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