1997 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Toyota Camry oil type depends on the engine: the CE, 2.2 G, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.8 quarts with filter); the CE, 2.2 G, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.8 quarts with filter); the CE, 3.0 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.2 G takes 5W-30 (3.8 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.0 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the XLE, 2.2 G takes 5W-30 (3.8 quarts with filter); the XLE, 3.0 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- CE, 2.2 G, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.8 quarts with filter
- CE, 2.2 G, Standard: 5W-30, 3.8 quarts with filter
- CE, 3.0 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.2 G: 5W-30, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.0 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XLE, 2.2 G: 5W-30, 3.8 quarts with filter
- XLE, 3.0 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE, 2.2 G, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.80 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| CE, 2.2 G, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.80 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| CE, 3.0 F — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.2 G — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.80 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| LE, 3.0 F — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XLE, 2.2 G — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.80 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| XLE, 3.0 F — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camry
1997 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.5 quarts (6.15 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Toyota Camry take?
It depends on the engine: CE, 2.2 G, Automatic uses 5W-30; CE, 2.2 G, Standard uses 5W-30; CE, 3.0 F uses 5W-30; LE, 2.2 G uses 5W-30; LE, 3.0 F uses 5W-30; XLE, 2.2 G uses 5W-30; XLE, 3.0 F uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Toyota Camry take?
Capacity depends on the engine: CE, 2.2 G, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; CE, 2.2 G, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; CE, 3.0 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2.2 G holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LE, 3.0 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XLE, 2.2 G holds 3.8 quarts with filter; XLE, 3.0 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.