1985 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Toyota Camry oil type depends on the engine: the DX, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, C51 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, S50 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, C51: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, S50: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 85Deg.F), 10W-40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F), 30 (Above 50Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, C51 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, S50 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 15W-40, 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 3.80 QTS. | — |
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1985 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Toyota Camry take?
It depends on the engine: DX, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; DX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C uses 5W-30; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Automatic uses 5W-30; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, C51 uses 5W-30; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, S50 uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Toyota Camry take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, 4D Hatchback holds 4.2 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, C51 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, Standard, S50 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Hatchback holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.