What kind of oil should I put into the Toyota Camry V40 engine?

The Toyota Camry V40 sedan is a seventh generation car; its production began in 2006. The car is popular and in demand among domestic car enthusiasts, since it is equipped with truly reliable gasoline engines. The range of power units of the seventh generation model includes two gasoline engines with a displacement of 2.4 and 3.5 liters. Next, you can find out which Toyota Camry 40 oil the vehicle manufacturer recommends using.

About tolerances

Gasoline engines:

• 2AZ-FE, 2GR-FE

For Toyota cars, the Japanese company produces its own line of motor oils, which differ in tolerances, viscosity, base and amount of additives.

Suitable oil for Toyota Camry V40 engine

Original oil

Since all currently existing copies of the Toyota Camry V40 are used cars, it is worth pouring a more viscous lubricant into the car’s engine. If you use branded Toyota Motor Oil SN 0W-20, you will probably start overusing lubricant. Therefore, branded oil Toyota Engine Oil SN 5W-40 or Toyota Motor Oil SN 5W-30 is recommended .

A liquid with a viscosity index of 5W-40 according to SAE is aimed more at “European” ones, however, oil can be poured into “American” and “Arab” ones. Toyota Camry 40 oil for a 2.4-liter engine can be an alternative, but must meet the API quality standard SM or higher. It is permissible to use semi-synthetics in both 2AZ-FE and 2GR-FE.

Approved analogues by tolerance

Video instructions: replacement in Camry 3.5

The above recommendations are also relevant for other Toyota models, which, depending on the production period, were equipped with the same engines as the Camry 40.

But not all modifications were available for Russia and most CIS countries, but nevertheless they can be found on our roads. Some of them were available outside Russian-speaking countries and were released for Japan, the USA, Europe and Southeast Asia.

1. TOYOTA oil
2. Oil for Camry
3. Engine oil for Toyota Camry XV40

What kind of oil should I fill in the Toyota Camry v40 2.4 engine?

The selection of oil for the Toyota Camry v40 2.4 engine is carried out according to the same characteristics as described earlier. If we approach the issue in more depth, then excellent options would be:

• TOYOTA-LEXUS ORIGINAL 5W30 4L (Metal canister)

• MOL ESSENCE 5W30 A3\B4-04 SL\CF (Quite a rare oil for us)

• CASTROL Magnatec 5W-30 AP

• ZIC X5 5W-30 Dexos1

Selection of oil for the Toyota Camry V40 engine - video

Reasons for increased oil consumption

Each engine consumes a certain amount of consumable fluid during operation, if it is in good working order, this figure is low and almost unnoticeable, but the engine has begun to consume too much, which means that the Camry model is experiencing certain difficulties. Increased consumption does not appear by chance: it is recommended to diagnose the power unit; lost time can lead to serious damage, the correction of which will require serious financial costs.

Not all the oil is removed by oil scraper rings when the engine is running and sent to the sump. A small part of it burns out: for example, for a Camry V40 2.4 produced in 2007 or a similar car with an engine capacity of 2.5 liters, the natural consumption is 0.05% - 0.25% of the total amount of liquid.

Consumption on a new engine is practically not noticeable; on used cars, for example, 2007 and older, this process is more relevant, since natural wear and tear occurs, which is why the power unit’s appetite increases greatly. If you replace the engine regularly, but at the same time you have to pour more water with enviable consistency, this means that you need to look for a malfunction. It can be simple or complex. The main causes of complex faults can be the following:

1. wear of piston rings. It occurs as a result of friction of parts. If the rings are worn, a gap will appear through which oil will escape through the Camry V40 2.4 exhaust system. If the motor has been overheated, the rings may be stuck. You can notice this by the exhaust, which has acquired a blue tint;
2. Cylinder walls can also wear out during vehicle operation. These elements can be bored to a certain size or the block can be replaced completely. The first option is a little cheaper;
3. It happens that the Camry V40 2.4 eats oil due to a problem with the valve stem seals. These are seals that may lose elasticity. Replacing them is quite difficult technically, but relatively inexpensive. Complete disassembly of the car engine is not required;
4. A common problem on 2007 Camrys is when oil drips from under the cylinder head gasket. The problem arises due to the age of the car. New Camrys usually do not suffer from this problem, but it is still recommended to check the tightness of the bolts. If the car is old, it is recommended to change the gasket. Over time it burns out;
5. An increase in consumption can be caused by worn oil seals on the crankshaft. It happens that the seals are squeezed out. Replacing them is quite expensive. This part most often deteriorates due to low-quality engine oil, old age, and low temperatures during operation;
6. Camrys have turbocharged engines: if such an engine begins to “eat” oil, the reason may lie in a worn bushing installed in the turbine rotor. In this case, the liquid evaporates very quickly and there is a risk of destroying the engine, since it runs dry;
7. The oil filter can also cause a leak. You can find out about this by simply looking under the car: you will see oil stains under it. This usually happens if, after a scheduled replacement on the Camry 40, the filter was not tightened correctly. It is not difficult to correct the situation by simply tightening the filter properly;
8. Pay attention to the cylinder head cover; it happens that a leak starts from under it. It is tightened using bolts and they are not always tightened to the end. Poor quality oil is another common reason for frequent oil changes. If you don’t want to spend money on expensive oil, then you can buy Lukoil products - the price is affordable, and the quality is quite good. If oil consumption decreases after replacing with a better quality one, then the reason was precisely the fluid manufacturer;
9. affects oil consumption and how many revolutions the engine develops: the higher it is, the more oil is required. That is why motorists with an aggressive driving style need to not only change fluids more often, but also pour them more often.

How much oil is in a Toyota Camry V40 engine

How many liters should I fill?

Complete oil change Toyota Camry V40:

• A 2.4 engine with a filter will require 4.3 liters of lubricant,
• A 3.5-liter engine should be filled with 6.1 liters of oil, taking into account the replacement of the oil filter.

Advice: it is better to always have a couple of liters of engine oil in stock so that if necessary, add the missing amount.

How often should you change the oil in the automatic transmission of a Toyota Camry V40 in order to avoid major repairs?

Oil change on Camry

1. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes. Cold oil causes poor flow from the engine; as a result, a lot of dirty oil may remain, which you will eventually mix with new oil. This will degrade the performance of the new oil.
2. To access the bottom of the car, it would be ideal to have an inspection hole, but in the absence of one, a regular jack with stands will do. Some models may have engine crankcase “protection” installed. It needs to be removed to access the drain plug.
3. For a better “drain” of waste fluid from the crankcase, unscrew the filler plug of the neck and you can also pull out the dipstick. The oil drains faster if there is a through hole.
4. We substitute a basin or any other container that can hold 5 liters of waste.
5. We unscrew the drain plug with a wrench (it is better if the ratchet wakes it up). It is best to immediately expect that the oil will be hot. At this stage of work you need to be most careful.

6. After completely draining the old dirty oil, which is black in color, remove the basin to the side.
7. An optional item is flushing the engine with a special flushing liquid. You will be surprised at the black oil that comes out with this liquid. This liquid is very easy to use. We fill it into the engine, after tightening the drain plug of course. We start the car for 3-5 minutes. At the same time, we drive and heat our liquid on an old oil filter. Afterwards, we turn it off and pour it into a free container.
8. We replace the oil filter with a new one. Before installing the new filter, pour about 100 g of fresh oil into it and also lubricate the rubber O-ring on it.

9. Fill in new oil. Having made sure that the drain plug is screwed in and a new oil filter is installed, we can begin to fill in new oil using the dipstick as a guide. The level should be between the minimum and maximum marks. Also, you need to remember that after the first start of the engine, some oil will leave and the level will drop.
10. Recheck the oil level using the dipstick after the first start. Let the engine idle for about 10 minutes.

What is the replacement interval?

Any good Toyota Camry 40 oil from the list above can provide reliable protection for engine components. According to the car maintenance manual, it should be changed once every 10 thousand km. However, recommendations are given taking into account ideal operating conditions. When the car is operated primarily on dusty city roads, and the driver adheres to an aggressive driving style, the material must be replaced every 5-7 thousand kilometers.

When to change

The manufacturer's recommended interval of 10-12,000 km leads to ring sticking, so you need to change the oil only after 5000-6000 km (this frequency will save you more than you would spend on more frequent changes).

This is especially true for those who move mainly around the city. At long intervals, even at 8000 km, problems with deposits and oil burn may appear.

Engine hours

The most optimal guideline for the oil change interval is engine hours: 250 engine hours - under heavy loads (mainly city traffic) and 320 engine hours - if without special loads (highway).

Engine hours: ...

Action scenario

It is necessary to warm up the engine to operating temperature. If the replacement option with flushing the power unit is used, then a special liquid from Toyota is poured into its depths 15 minutes after the shutdown in a volume of no more than half a liter. Then you should let the engine run for about another half hour.

The drain plug is unscrewed through the hole in the crankcase protection. Next, place a container designed to hold at least five liters of oil, since its volume in the engine is 4.3 liters. To drain the maximum amount, wait at least 20 minutes, since drops of waste are removed from the crankcase by gravity for a long time.

The flushing agent is not required to be used at every oil change. It is relevant when switching to its new modification.

The oil filter must be replaced together with the oil. For dismantling, it is advisable to use a puller.

The filter seat must be cleaned, its rubber seal must be lubricated, and the housing must be filled 2/3 of the volume with fresh oil.

Next, you should screw the plug on the crankcase and, making sure that the car is on a horizontally level area, pour 4.4 liters of new oil into the neck.

After starting the engine, the oil level will drop by about 100 grams, which will be the normal level on the dipstick.

The level should be re-checked after a test drive.