2011 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Toyota Camry oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Hybrid takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.5 F, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.5 F, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the LE, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 F, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 F, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the XLE, 2.5 F takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the XLE, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.5 F, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.5 F, Standard: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- LE, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 F, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 F, Standard: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- XLE, 2.5 F: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- XLE, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Base, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Hybrid — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.30 QTS. | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 engine oil may be used. However, SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| LE, 2.5 F, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| LE, 2.5 F, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| LE, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| SE, 2.5 F, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| SE, 2.5 F, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| SE, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| XLE, 2.5 F — 2.5L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| XLE, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camry
2011 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.5 quarts (7.09 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Toyota Camry take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 0W-20; Base, Standard uses 0W-20; Hybrid uses 5W-20; LE, 2.5 F, Automatic uses 0W-20; LE, 2.5 F, Standard uses 0W-20; LE, 3.5 K uses 5W-30; SE, 2.5 F, Automatic uses 0W-20; SE, 2.5 F, Standard uses 0W-20; SE, 3.5 K uses 5W-30; XLE, 2.5 F uses 0W-20; XLE, 3.5 K uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2011 Toyota Camry take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Hybrid holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 2.5 F, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; LE, 2.5 F, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter; LE, 3.5 K holds 6.4 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 F, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 F, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter; SE, 3.5 K holds 6.4 quarts with filter; XLE, 2.5 F holds 4.7 quarts with filter; XLE, 3.5 K holds 6.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.