How To Read Oil Container Label - Toyota Camry 2018 Owner's Manual

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8-1. Specifications

How to read oil container label:

API registered marks is added

to some oil containers to help

you select the oil you should

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

"Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use

Toyota approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to sat-

isfy the following grade and viscosity.

Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for

good fuel economy and good start-

ing 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.

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold

startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of

the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the

oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher

value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or

under extreme load conditions.

Outside temperature