How Many Liters of Oil Does the Camry Transmission Need?
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The amount of transmission oil required for a Camry depends on the oil change method: 1. Approximately 6 liters for conventional gravity oil change; 2. Around 12 liters for machine exchange oil change. The Camry is a mid-size sedan with the following dimensions: length 4885mm, width 1840mm, height 1455mm, wheelbase 2825mm, fuel tank capacity 60 liters, and trunk capacity 593 liters. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine producing maximum power of 131kW at 6600rpm and peak torque of 210Nm between 4400-5200rpm, paired with a 10-speed continuously variable transmission.
The other day when I took my eighth-generation Camry in for maintenance, the mechanic said while unscrewing the engine guard: 'The transmission fluid quantity for this car is quite particular. The 2.0L CVT transmission requires exactly 4 liters for a gravity fluid change, but the 2.5L model with the 8AT transmission needs 5.8 liters. The hybrid version is even more special—despite its different E-CVT structure, it still takes 3.5 liters per change. Remember, never use the wrong type: AT models must use Toyota WS-standard transmission fluid, while hybrids require TC fluid. Using the wrong type can wear out the steel belts. Some shops might try to upsell you on a machine flush claiming it needs 12 liters, but a gravity change is perfectly adequate—it’s all specified in the maintenance manual.' As he poured the fluid, he repeatedly checked the dipstick marks—ensuring it stayed within the HOT range at idle when the engine was warm for accurate measurement.
Last time I helped my neighbor address the transmission jerking issue in his 2015 Camry. Actual testing revealed it was caused by incorrect fluid level. The older 2.0L model with 4AT transmission requires exactly 6.5 liters when replacing the filter after dropping the pan - that's 2 liters more than a standard gravity drain. The key is oil temperature: when cold, the level should reach the middle of dipstick; after warming up when fluid expands, the level must stay about 3mm below the HOT mark. A pro tip: if you experience gearshift delay after fluid change, check if the level exceeds maximum - overfilling causes abnormal oil pressure.
