Toyota Camry Oil Type & Oil Change Process

After purchasing a new or used Toyota Camry, it’s essential to stay up to date with a regular maintenance schedule to ensure that your sedan keeps running properly in Smyrna. One of the easiest, yet most important services is a Toyota Camry oil change. Whether you choose to bring your vehicle into our Marietta service center for the service or would prefer the DIY route, you need to be familiar with the oil change process. So, what type of oil is recommended for the Toyota Camry? Marietta Toyota has all the information you need on the Toyota Camry oil type and more below!

What Type of Oil is Recommended for the Toyota Camry?

So, what is the recommended oil type for the Toyota Camry? The Toyota Camry oil type is 0W-20 synthetic oil. While any 0W-20 synthetic oil will work, Toyota makes a specific 0W-20 synthetic oil with a special additive that you can purchase right here at our Marietta dealership.  Contact us today or visit our parts center to learn more about our OEM products for sale, including Toyota Camry oil filters and wiper blade replacements!

Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: What’s the Difference?

If you’re like other Kennesaw drivers, you may be wondering what the difference is between synthetic and conventional oil. Here is a quick overview of synthetic vs. conventional oil:

• Synthetic oil: Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of artificially-made chemical compounds. Synthetic oil is known to flow quicker and more easily throughout your engine compared to conventional oil.
• Conventional oil: Conventional oil is made using refined crude oil. The slower flow of conventional oil is ideal for many older models, providing better lubrication and protection to the older engines.

Synthetic oil is quickly becoming the new standard in the automotive world. In a 2017 study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), synthetic oils outperformed conventional oils by an average of 47 percent! It’s worth noting, however, that the type of oil your car needs depends on your mileage, engine, and model year, so we always recommend consulting your owner’s manual.

Toyota Camry Oil Change Intervals

It’s suggested to change the engine oil in your Camry every six months or every 5,000 miles – whichever comes first. If you are using synthetic oil, then it should get changed every year or every 10,000 miles. You’ll also want to have your Toyota Camry oil filter changed at this time. Remember, the key is consistency, and we want to ensure that your vehicle’s engine will work properly.

How to Change Oil in a Toyota Camry

Drivers have two options with changing the oil in their Camry: bring it to the Marietta Toyota service department or you can do it yourself at home in Atlanta. If you choose the DIY route, these are the steps you will want to take.

Materials needed:

• Funnel
• Oil Collection Pan
• Oil (Check owner’s manual for how many quarts)
• Oil Filter
• Rags

Directions:

1. Place the oil collection pan under the Camry, remove the plug, and drain the oil.
2. Remove the oil filter and replace the oil filter with a new one.
3. Replace the oil drain plug.
4. Unscrew the engine oil cap.
5. Use the funnel to add the amount of oil recommended in your owner’s manual (in quarts).
6. While adding the oil, make sure there’s nothing leaking from the bottom of your Camry.
7. Check the oil dipstick, and add more engine oil as needed.
8. Reset the maintenance light if it is illuminated.

Schedule Your Toyota Camry Oil Change in Marietta

If you do not want to handle the Toyota Camry oil change yourself, that’s okay! Schedule a service appointment online with the Marietta Toyota service center. Our highly trained technicians will take care of everything for you. Contact us with any questions about the Toyota Camry oil type, synthetic vs. conventional oil, how to reset the tire pressure light, or a different topic! In the meantime, don’t forget to browse our service specials so you can save on your next appointment.