2021 Toyota Camry Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Toyota Camry oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5L takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Hybrid LE takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Hybrid SE takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XLE takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XSE takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LE, 4WD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LE, FWD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SE Nightshade Edition, 4WD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SE Nightshade Edition, FWD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SE, FWD takes 0W-16 (4.8 quarts with filter); the TRD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Hybrid LE: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Hybrid SE: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XLE: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XSE: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LE, 4WD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LE, FWD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SE Nightshade Edition, 4WD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SE Nightshade Edition, FWD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SE, FWD: 0W-16, 4.8 quarts with filter
- TRD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.60 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. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.60 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. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid LE — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid SE — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid XLE — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid XSE — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| LE, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| LE, FWD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| SE Nightshade Edition, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| SE Nightshade Edition, FWD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| SE, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| SE, FWD — 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| TRD — 3.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.60 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. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
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2021 Toyota Camry factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.3 quarts (6.9 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 Toyota Camry take?
It depends on the engine: 2.5L uses 0W-16; 2.5L uses 0W-16; 2.5L uses 0W-16; 2.5L uses 0W-16; 3.5L uses 0W-20; 3.5L uses 0W-20; Hybrid LE uses 0W-16; Hybrid SE uses 0W-16; Hybrid XLE uses 0W-16; Hybrid XSE uses 0W-16; LE, 4WD uses 0W-16; LE, FWD uses 0W-16; SE Nightshade Edition, 4WD uses 0W-16; SE Nightshade Edition, FWD uses 0W-16; SE, 4WD uses 0W-16; SE, FWD uses 0W-16; TRD uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2021 Toyota Camry take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Hybrid LE holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Hybrid SE holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Hybrid XLE holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Hybrid XSE holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LE, 4WD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LE, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SE Nightshade Edition, 4WD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SE Nightshade Edition, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SE, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; TRD holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Toyota Camry?
Yes. 0W-16 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Toyota Camry. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.