1989 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Toyota Camry takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.1 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.1 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, AWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, AWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, FWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, FWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.5 V, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Sedan, 2.5 V, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Wagon, 2.0 S, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Wagon, 2.0 S, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| DX, 4D Wagon, 2.5 V — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, AWD — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 S, FWD — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 V — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 S — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 V — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camry
1989 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.7 quarts (6.34 L) — Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Toyota Camry take?
The 1989 Toyota Camry takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1989 Toyota Camry take?
The 1989 Toyota Camry holds 4.1 quarts with a filter change, or 3.9 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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