What Type of Engine Oil is Suitable for the Sixth-Generation Camry?

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McPenelope
07/29/25 4:51pm
In regions with generally higher temperatures, you can use 5W-40 engine oil; in the frigid northern areas, 5W-30 engine oil is suitable. Camry Engine Oil Replacement Cycle: It is usually done simultaneously with the oil filter replacement, with a cycle of 250 hours or one month. Functions of Engine Oil: Engine lubricating oil serves to lubricate and reduce friction, assist in cooling, seal against leaks, prevent rust and corrosion, and provide shock absorption for the engine. It is hailed as the 'blood' of the car. Engine oil consists of two parts: base oil and additives. The base oil is the main component of the lubricating oil, determining its basic properties, while the additives compensate for and improve the shortcomings of the base oil, imparting certain new properties, making them an essential part of the lubricating oil.
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