2008 Toyota Camry Solara Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Toyota Camry Solara oil type depends on the engine: the SE, 2D Convertible takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SLE, 2D Convertible takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SLE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SLE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Convertible takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- SE, 2D Convertible: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SLE, 2D Convertible: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SLE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SLE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Convertible: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE, 2D Convertible — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| SLE, 2D Convertible — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| SLE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| SLE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Convertible — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A — 3.3L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camry Solara
2008 Toyota Camry Solara factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.8 quarts (9.27 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara take?
It depends on the engine: SE, 2D Convertible uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A uses 5W-30; SLE, 2D Convertible uses 5W-30; SLE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E uses 5W-20; SLE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A uses 5W-30; Sport, 2D Convertible uses 5W-30; Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic uses 5W-20; Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard uses 5W-20; Sport, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara take?
Capacity depends on the engine: SE, 2D Convertible holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SLE, 2D Convertible holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SLE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SLE, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Convertible holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Coupe, 2.4 E, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 2D Coupe, 3.3 A holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Toyota Camry Solara?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.