2003 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 2003 Toyota Camry oil type depends on the engine: the LE, 2.4 E, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.4 E, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.0 F, U140E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.0 F, U151E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.4 E, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.4 E, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.0 F, U140E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.0 F, U151E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the XLE, 2.4 E takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the XLE, 3.0 F, U140E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the XLE, 3.0 F, U151E takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LE, 2.4 E, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.4 E, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.0 F, U140E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.0 F, U151E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 E, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.4 E, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 F, U140E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 F, U151E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XLE, 2.4 E: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XLE, 3.0 F, U140E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XLE, 3.0 F, U151E: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE, 2.4 E, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.4 E, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 3.0 F, U140E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| LE, 3.0 F, U151E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.4 E, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.4 E, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 3.0 F, U140E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 3.0 F, U151E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XLE, 2.4 E — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| XLE, 3.0 F, U140E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| XLE, 3.0 F, U151E — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camry
2003 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.6 quarts (6.24 L) — TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2003 Toyota Camry take?
It depends on the engine: LE, 2.4 E, Automatic uses 5W-30; LE, 2.4 E, Standard uses 5W-30; LE, 3.0 F, U140E uses 5W-30; LE, 3.0 F, U151E uses 5W-30; SE, 2.4 E, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2.4 E, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 3.0 F, U140E uses 5W-30; SE, 3.0 F, U151E uses 5W-30; XLE, 2.4 E uses 5W-30; XLE, 3.0 F, U140E uses 5W-30; XLE, 3.0 F, U151E uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2003 Toyota Camry take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LE, 2.4 E, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2.4 E, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 3.0 F, U140E holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LE, 3.0 F, U151E holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 E, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.4 E, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 F, U140E holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 F, U151E holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XLE, 2.4 E holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XLE, 3.0 F, U140E holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XLE, 3.0 F, U151E holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2003 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2003 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.