TOYOTA CAMRY 3.5L 6-cyl Engine Code 2GR-FE

[Merkava_4]

Up through 2011, that engine was ran with 5W-30. In 2012, the switch was made to 0W-20.

What's the difference between a 2011 2GR-FE and a 2014 2GR-FE that would require a different viscosity?

 

[GSCJR]

The cap on my 2010 2GR-FE calls for 0w-20. Dealer installed 5w-20 during it's service and so did I once, but now switched to 0w-20. Manual says to use 0w-20 but 5w-20 is ok and needs to be changed back to 0w-20 at next service. The manual from my 2003 1MZ-FE says to use 5w-30 and 10w-30 is ok but needs to be changed back to 5w-30 at next service, go figure. Reading between the lines, these engines will run on just about anything. Take your pick

 

[Merkava_4]

Quote:
2010 TOYOTA CAMRY 3.5L 6-cyl Engine Code 2GR-FE
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Maximum Performance SAE 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT)
Plus XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT)
Performance OE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT)
All TEMPS......5W-30


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According to Amsoil, which gets their information straight from the manufacturers, you're supposed to be running 5W-30 in your 2010 2GR-FE.

 

[Doog]

My 2012 Avalon 2GR-FE specs 5w30 and 5000 OCI. The 2013 goes to 0w20 and 10,000 OCI. The wife's 2008 2GR-FE is also 5w30.

 

[TomB985]

The 2GR-FE in our 2011 Sienna specs 0w20 oil. I don't think there is anything different with the engine that requires it over 5w30. I believe they specify the thinner oil for better cold starting performance and fuel economy.

Never have heard anyone damaging anything from oil that's too thin. Of course now that I say that someone will show up and prove me wrong.