2008 Camry - Good Car? What fluids?

[Greg L]

My potential purchase for a 2011 Malibu fell thru & now looking at a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid.


Anyone had experience with this model and 2AZ-FXE engine? I assume it will need all fluids changed, regardless of what the dealer has done. And does this motor use 5w20 or 0w20?


Any recommendations on the coolant type & transmission fluid? (This dealer is a Honda dealer and acquired this car used from 2nd owner.)


GL

p.s. All original miles on this car are daily commuter miles in South Bay of San Jose, CA area.

 

[Mau]

Wrong section, please post in here -> https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=63&page=1

 

[cancov]

I'm confident this car spec's for the WS ATF. Valvoline MaxLife Dexron/Mercon, I'm believe from my last trip to the ATF isle, is WS rated if you're looking conventional, Amsoil (ATL) for synthetic.

There are many opinions as to what viscosity this motor can handle. In the US, all you will see is 0W20, but I read here earlier last month that an Australian manual for a Prius stated that xW20, xW30, xWW40 and even xW50 was satisfactory. I do understand that the Camry Hybride and Prius are (2) different animals, but still, it proves that oil viscosity recommendations vary with country, depending on, most notably, that country's hand in the oil business. The post even had the manual scanned, so that we were not just going on someone's word.

 

[Spector]

If this is a CVT transmission special ATF fluid is needed, very expensive and not easy to find outside of dealer