The lubrication system in Toyota Camry V50 cars is of a forced type: oil is supplied under pressure from an oil pump, which has a chain drive from the crankshaft with a distribution regulator using VVT-i technology and an oil cooler.
The filter is located in the lower part of the crankcase and is a collapsible structure with a replaceable insert - a filter element in the form of a paper cartridge with special impregnation.
Original article numbers for standard filters on Camry, depending on the manufacturer, can be: 0415231090 - Japanese assembly, 04152-YZZA1 or 04152-YZZE1 - other assembly plants. They are produced under the official Toyota brand under license in South Korea, Thailand, Europe and China.
According to technical regulations, replacing the oil filter is recommended every 15 thousand kilometers or one year of operation. With increased engine loads in winter with extremely low temperatures, the filter is changed every 7-9 thousand km, or before the new season, simultaneously with oil of a certain viscosity index.
Signs of oil filter wear
The service life of the components and elements of the cylinder-piston group, gas distribution mechanism and fuel consumption depend on the effective operation of the engine oil filtration system. The use of a worn oil filter leads to serious damage to the power unit and expensive repairs.
An incorrectly functioning clogged filter is determined by the following signs:
- The engine starts with malfunctions and loss of speed at idle - contaminated oil gets into the moving components of the unit, which can cause the pistons to jam.
- There is a large excess consumption of oil in the system - the level is below normal.
- Temperature sensors malfunction during startup; upon repeated starts, the temperature stabilizes.
- At high speeds, an extraneous hum is heard in the engine, overheating of the mechanisms occurs and a drop in power.
- The sealing ring on the filter seat becomes covered with black deposits and carbon deposits.
- The oil filter housing leaks at the seals, cracks and fasteners may appear.
- Increased fuel consumption, exhaust gases contain smoky impurities - wear of oil scraper rings and “oil starvation”.
To monitor the car’s lubrication system, it is recommended to regularly check the oil level using a dipstick, visually determining the degree of contamination, and also inspect the filter itself every 4-5 thousand km for damage and wear.
Which oil should you choose?
Many people wonder what kind of oil to pour into the Toyota Camry engine. Lubricant selection is based on API tolerance parameters and SAE viscosity parameters. It is recommended to pour car oil created by a Japanese manufacturer. There are analogues on the market that are in no way inferior and even superior to the original oil. Therefore, when choosing a lubricant, you should focus on:
Each of the manufacturers listed above adds its own additives, so mixing them is not recommended. If a car owner plans to change the brand of lubricant, it is recommended to flush the power unit system before replacing.
Selection of original and analogues
Modern oil filters differ in design features and filter membrane materials. High-quality analogues can be made from synthetic materials using natural fibers. There are several types of mechanical cleaning filters:
- Conventional paper (cartridge made of corrugated porous cardboard)
- Mesh made of synthetics and composite materials
- Combined – natural felt in special impregnation with paper
- Synthetic with plates made of artificial materials
- Composite - plates with threads based on metal-ceramic inserts.
Each type has its own degree of purification and service life. Manufacturers indicate the service life, but do not always provide complete information about the composition of the filter elements and the filtration fineness. The best modern oil filters are produced using FILTECH technology from Bosch.
Such consumables are capable of retaining contaminant particles and wear products of parts up to 40 microns in size. However, some of them are susceptible to temperature changes - at extremely low temperatures, the cartridges freeze and efficiency decreases.
To select analogs, use the technical parameters of fastening elements and the dimensions of the cartridge or housing.
Camry XV50 (55)
The instructions for the Toyota Camry V50 (55) instruct you to fill in Toyota oil. Or other lubricants that fully comply with the manufacturer's requirements. The viscosity and type of oil is determined by the type of engine Camry XV50 (55).
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Engines 2.0 6AR-FSE and 2.5 2AR-FE
The volume of Toyota oil required for replacement is the same for both power plants:
2.0 6AR-FSE and 2.5 2AR-FE – 4.1 without replacing the oil filter and 4.4 liters including the oil filter.
If you adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations, then the lubricant viscosity of Toyota Camry 2.0 6AR-FSE and 2.5 2AR-FE engines should be selected according to the scheme.
Camry XV50 oil viscosity selection diagram for 2.0 engine
At very low temperatures, lubricants with indexes: 0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30 are suitable. If ultra-low temperatures are not expected before the upcoming replacement, then 10W-30 and 15W-40 grease can be used.
Characteristics of the Toyota Camry V40 oil filter
| Threaded fastening | Installation height dimension | Fastener diameter size |
| M18x1.5 | 67 mm | 28 mm |
For accurate selection for a specific model, use the article number or catalog number that corresponds to the VIN of the car.
| Brand | Manufacturer country | Original/analogue | vendor code | Price |
| Toyota | Japan | original | 0415231090 | 450 rubles |
| Toyota | Korea | original | 04152-YZZA1 | 380 rubles |
| Toyota | China | original | 90915-YZZE2 | 350 rubles |
| NIPPARTS | Japan | analogue | N1312027 | 400 rubles |
| MANN | Germany | analogue | HU 7019 z | 550 rubles |
| OEM (Toyota) | Germany | analogue | 90915-YZZJ4 | 480 rubles |
| BOSCH | Germany | analogue | 0451 103 276 | 340 rubles |
| JAPANPARTS | Italy | analogue | FO-214S | 220 rubles |
| BLUE PRINT | Great Britain | analogue | BLUE PRINT UK analogue ADT32108 190 rubles | 190 rubles |
All analog oil filters for Toyota Camry are produced under license at factories in Korea, Europe and China - they are no worse in quality than the original ones, but you should be wary of counterfeit copies.
Transmission oil change interval
The Toyota Camry V50 service manual does not regulate changing the automatic transmission oil. But once every 40 thousand km you need to check the condition of the fluid. If the driver drives the car at top speed, the fluid should be changed at intervals of 80 thousand kilometers.
Experts recommend changing the oil when it gets dirty. Aisin boxes are sensitive to the purity of the liquid. In pursuit of dynamics and fuel economy, engineers complicated the design and added loads. The automatic transmission torque converter lockup is already engaged in 2nd gear, so when actively driving, the clutch wears out, contaminating the ATF.
The electronics of the Toyota Camry automatic transmission are configured so that all components operate at the limit. To prevent the box from being overloaded, the following requirements apply to the transmission fluid:
- good fluidity when cold;
- sufficient viscosity in working condition;
- operating temperature 110 - 130℃.
Repairing a Toyota Camry automatic transmission will cost at least 100,000 rubles, and finding a technician who is guaranteed to repair a complex unit is not easy. Therefore, do not forget to monitor the purity of the liquid, and renew it as soon as it loses its transparency.
How to spot a fake
When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the following signs:
- Appearance and packaging design - all information must be in a clear font and contain a barcode, full product specifications, technical description and certificate icons. Any grammatical error or poor-quality print indicates that it is a fake.
- The filter housing and elements must not have cracks, chips, uneven paint or signs of corrosion.
- Threaded connections, O-rings and check valve are smooth, without visible defects or nicks.
The filter membrane is in the shape of a regular ribbed accordion with equal distances between layers, of a single color.
Practical advice on choosing oil in an automatic transmission Toyota Camry V50
U660/U760 runs on Toyota ATF WS lubricant. It is not advisable to fill a Toyota Camry automatic transmission with another type of oil. This may damage the transmission. To avoid counterfeits, buy lubricants from official sellers.
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Original oil
The original Toyota Camry automatic transmission oil is synthetic Toyota ATF WS with low viscosity, meeting the requirements of the JWS 3324 standard. ATF WS is produced in Japan and the USA.
Liquid parameters:
- color - red;
- viscosity index - 171;
- viscosity at 40℃ - 23.67 cSt; at 100℃ - 5.36 cSt;
- pour point - -44℃;
- the presence of esters in the composition indicates a decrease in wear and friction.
Articles for ordering ATF WS: 1 l 08886-81210; 4 l 08886-02305; 20 l 08886-02303. Liter volume is sold in a plastic bottle, 4 liter and 20 liter canisters are made of iron.
Oil volume in box:
- with engine 1AZ-FE or 6AR-FSE - 6.7 liters of fluid;
- s2AR-FE5 - 6.5 l;
- with 2GR-FE 5 - 6.5 l.
Analogs
It is not recommended to mix original ATF WS and analogues. An unpredictable chemical reaction can ruin the automatic transmission. If you need to switch to another fluid, make a complete replacement.
Fluids with a viscosity of 5.5 - 6.0 cSt at 100℃ standard Dexron VI, Mercon LV and JWS 3324 are suitable as oil analogues for Toyota Camry automatic transmissions:
| Name | vendor code |
| Castrol Transmax DEXRON VI MERCON LV | 156CAA |
| Idemitsu ATF type TLS LV | 30040096-750 |
| G-Box ATF DX VI | 8034108190624 |
| Liqui Moly Top Tec ATF 1800 | 20662 |
| MAG1 ATF LOW-VIS | MGGLD6P6 |
| Ravenol ATF T-WS Lifetime | 4014835743397 |
| Totachi ATF WS | 4562374691292 |
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Self-replacement of the oil filter on a Toyota Camry
To dismantle and install a new consumable, you will need a “14” key.
Operating procedure:
- Using a socket wrench, remove the mounting bolt.
- Remove the oil filter housing and remove the O-ring.
- Insert the new cartridge into the housing.
- Reinstall the filter.
When installing, make sure that the O-ring fits evenly by tightening the housing carefully, first with your hands, then 3-4 turns with a wrench until it is completely sealed.
Checking the level
In the Toyota Camry V50, the automatic transmission lubrication level is checked by draining excess oil through an overflow flask located in the pan. Therefore, first add fresh ATF without starting the engine, and then adjust the level. We will fill the machine through the filler hole in the pan:
- Raise your Toyota Camry on a lift.
- Using a 10mm socket, unscrew the 2 bolts of the front left fender apron seal.
- If the car is hot, wait until the automatic transmission cools down to ⁓20℃.
- Unscrew the filler plug with a 24mm socket.
- Unscrew the overflow flask bolt with a 6 mm hexagon. If grease leaks, wait until it starts dripping. In this case, additional filling is not needed. Proceed to the warm-up phase.
- The flask must be tightened to a torque of 1.7 Nm, otherwise the level indicator will be incorrect. To check the tightness, insert a hexagon into the hole.
- Pour fluid using a syringe or other device into the automatic transmission filler hole until it begins to flow out of the flask. Screw both plugs with the old gaskets without tightening.
Now you need to warm up the oil, because as the temperature increases, it expands . To monitor the temperature, use a scanner or SST tool (09843-18040):
- Connect the scanner to the DLC3 diagnostic connector to monitor the oil temperature. It should not be higher than +40℃. Or connect pins 13 TC and 4 CG using SST to indicate codes.
- Start the engine to bleed the automatic transmission fluid.
- Start temperature detection mode. Switch the selector from position “P” to “D” and back with a delay of 6 s. Watch the gear indicator and move the lever between “D” and “N”. When the Toyota Camry enters the temperature detection mode, the “D” gear engaged indicator will light up for 2 seconds when the ATF heats up to the desired value.
- Turn off the scanner and disconnect the contacts. The temperature detection mode is maintained until the ignition is turned off.
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Set the oil level to normal:
- Raise the Toyota Camry.
- Remove the stopper of the overflow flask. Be careful, the liquid is hot!
- Wait until the excess drains out and the ATF begins to drip.
- If liquid does not flow out of the overflow flask, add lubricants until it flows out of the overflow flask.
After setting the level, tighten the control flask plug with a new gasket and a force of 40 Nm. The tightening torque of the filler hole is 49 Nm. Lower the Toyota Camry. Turn off the engine. Put the boot back in place.
Complete replacement of transmission fluid in automatic transmission
In the Toyota Camry 50 automatic transmission, a complete oil change is performed by displacing dirty lubricant using a machine. Fresh ATF in a volume of 12 - 16 liters is poured into the installation and connected to the radiator pipe. They start the engine. The device supplies lubricant, and the oil pump pumps it through the entire box. The procedure is completed when the drained and filled liquids are the same in color. After pumping, install a clean filter, wash the pan, set the level and reset the adaptation.
Hardware replacement is suitable for Toyota Camrys with low mileage, whose automatic transmissions are not heavily contaminated with wear products. If you pour a large flow into a worn box, sediment will rise and clog the channels of the valve body and solenoid valves. As a result, the automatic transmission will fail either immediately or after 500 km.
