What type of oil should I use?

Asked by CountryBoy875 Mar 04, 2013 at 01:45 PM about the 1987 Toyota Camry DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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what does the label say? 10W-30....synthetic if you want to get pricey. personally have trouble trusting synthetic as the amount of crud will keep accumulating that the filter cannot remove from the oil stream...what's it like 8 buck for a filter....get real.

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Change your engine oil regularly, using an API certified, grade SJ or better engine oil, either "Energy Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade. 5W30 is the preferred viscosity for all weather protection, but you may use 10W30 if temperatures are expected to stay above 0 degrees Fahrenheit until your next oil change. 10W30 may also be appropriate if your Camry has high mileage or extreme engine wear.

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I would suggest AMSOIL, they have a feature to search your car make/model that will help you track down what you need. http://www.amsoil.com/AmsoilLogin/LeadsModalLander.aspx?type=catalog&zo=5242643

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i have over 100.000 miles on my 04 Toyota camry it burns oil like crazy its not a leek im asking what oil should i put or what is it i should do

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Change PCV valve. Use oil type specified in manual. Rings/piston drain holes could be issue. I'd just keep oil level at proper level using quality synthetic brand and change oil per manual

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What oil can I use for my Toyota Camry 98 it has 355 k

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My toyota camry 2007 is burn oil crazy. Wat the the oil i could use in my please every week i put oil always empty please i need help

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For 2007 Camry there was a recall for that engine. I placed another engine in mine before I knew that. Take it to the dealer.

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Which type oil for Toyota camery 1996 American specification

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What tipe of oli you recommended Toyota Camry 2005 14000 miles

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For people that have issues with 2007 oil consumption issues. There was an engineering problem with that motor. The bottom piston rings would end up sticking to the piston after about 100,000 miles which causes the consumption issue. BG products sells a 2 part bottom engine cleaner that should correct this problem. I personally own a 2007 with 77,000 miles and I do not have this problem. Per Toyota I changed from 5W30 to 0W20 full synthetic that I change every 5000 miles and I also put a half quart of Marvel's Mystery oil in with my right before I do my changes and drive the car 25 to 50 miles. This should keep those bottom rings in good shape for the life of the car. Time will tell!

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Well I just brought me a 97 Toyota camery and my dad and his brother are coming this weekend to put in a new transmission due to my current leak issue other then that my car has a brand new engine motor and battery and despite my transmission leak my car runs awsome at least til the transmission fluid drains all the way out...on that note I'm getting 5 w30 and transmission fluid my pops and uncles are macanics so my car will be BK on the road in no time

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Please suggestions for 2004 Camry with 285.000 miles?

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HI. I have toyota camry hybrid 2010 2.4. what you think RHEINOL oil ???? it will be good?? this is made by germany oil.

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I work for a taxi company and my boss changes the oil on all his Toyota Camry Hybrids at 10,000 k or 6 thousand miles, so far they all got 400,000 k or 250,000 miles. Right now i'm driving a Toyota Camry Hybrid with 518,000k or 310,000 m. He's uses 0w20.....great cars too drive!

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i have camry 2007 and using 20w-50 since long but i read the owner manual it says 5w-20. My car has clocked 200,000 kms and i dont know which oil to use now. keep using 20w-50 or switch to 5w-20(as per manual) or to choose something inbetween 5w-30 or 10w-30

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@Mobilink I've thought about going to a thicker weight too, but worried about oil starving certain components. How long have you been running 20w-50? I just bought my 07 Camry with 292,000 miles on the clock. She'll go through about 1.5qts of 5w-20 full syntheticbetween gas fill ups or 1qt of 5w-30 full synthetic. I just ordered a jug of Amazon basic 10w- 30 full synthetic. The only thing I've noticed that helps is mixing a qt of 15w-40 diesel oil with the 5w- 30. I also just ordered a can of BG 109, maybe it'll help.

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i guess in this condition 20w-50 will serve the purpose. I never felt anything apart from high fuel milage in city rest the car works really fine even in winters. ive been using this oil from last 4 years without knowing what actually car manufacturer recommends.

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plus there was no oil starving. I change the oil after 3000kms and its at the same top level.

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