2000 TOYOTA CAMRY oil viscosity

ENGINE OIL INSPECTION
1. CHECK OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, dis±
coloring or thinning.
If oil quality is visibly poor, replace it.
Oil grade:
API grade SG or SH, Energy Conserving II multi±
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity is as shown in the illustra±
tion.
TUNE±UP
ENGINE COOLANT INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
TANK
The engine coolant level should be between the
ªLOWº and ªFULLº lines at low temperature.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to
the ªFULLº
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should be no excessive deposits of rust or
scales around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole,
and the engine coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the engine coolant.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ªLº and ªFº marks
on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the ªFº
mark.
± 5S±FE ENGINEENGINE MECHANICALEG1±8

Engine oil (M/T)
Dry fill
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
w/o Oil filter change
Engine oil (A/T)
Dry fill
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
w/o Oil filter changeAPI grade SG or SH, Energy±Conserving II
mutigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil and recommended viscosity oil
08833±00080 Adhesive 1344,
THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
3.6 liters (3.8 US qts, 3.2 Imp. qts)
3.4 liters (3.6 US qts, 3.0 Imp. qts)
08826±00080 Seal packing or equivalent4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts)
4.3 liters (4.5 US qts, 3.8 imp. qts)
LUBRICANT
Oil pressure switch Oil panClassification
Capacity
Item
3.6 liters (3.8 US qts, 3.2 Imp. qts)
3.4 liters (3.6 US qts, 3.0 Imp. qts)
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OIL PRESSURE CHECK
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, dis±
coloring or thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SG or SH, Energy Conserving II multi±
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity is as shown in the illustra±
tion.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ªLº and ªFº marks
on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ªFº mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating
temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle
29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm
245 ± 490 kPa (2.5 ± 5.0 kg f/cm
, 36 ± 71 psi)
NOTICE:
wWhen inserting the oil dipstick, insert the curved tip
of the dipstick facing the same direction as the
curve of the guide.
wIf the dipstick gets caught while inserting it, do not
force it in. Reconfirm the direction of the dipstick.
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56CHASSISÐMANUAL TRANSAXLE
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
 DESCRIPTION
The 5S±FE engine model uses the same S51 manual transaxle as in the previous model.
The 1MZ±FE engine model ahs newly adopted the E153 manual transaxle. The basic construction and operation
of the E153 manual transaxle are the same as those of the '95 MR2. However, the differential gear ratio has been
changed to accommodate the characteristics of the engine.

Specifications
Model
NewPrevious'95 MR2
Transaxle TypeS51E153S51E153
Engine Type5S FE1MZ FE5S FE3S GTEItem5S±FE1MZ±FE5S±FE3S±GTE
1st3.5383.2303.5383.230
Gear2nd1.9601.9131.9601.913Gear
Ratio3rd1.2501.2581.2501.258
4th0.9450.9180.9450.918
5th0.731uuu
Reverse3.1533.5453.15347
Differential Gear Ratio3.9443.9333.9444.285
Oil Capacity
liters (US qts, Imp. qts)2.6 (2.7, 2.3)4.2 (4.4, 3.7)2.6 (2.7, 2.3)4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Oil ViscositySAE75W±90uuu
Oil Grade API, GL±4 OR GL±5uAPI GL±3, GL±4 OR GL±5u

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Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do±it±yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SJ, ºEnergy±Con-
servingº or ILSAC multigrade having
viscosity proper for your climate
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
See Chapter 7±2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON)II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with
same amperage rating as original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in ºRe-
placing light bulbsº in Chapter 7±3.)
Tools:
Screwdriver
Flat±bladed screwdriver

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Engine oil selection
Use API grade SJ, ºEnergy±Conservingº
or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W±30 is the best choice for your
vehicle, for good fuel economy, and
good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W±30 engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the engine
may become difficult to start, so SAE
5W±30engine oil is recommended.
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located any-
where on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W±30. ºEnergy±
Conservingº shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel±saving ca-
pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

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FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.

Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.

Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high±speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an express way, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see ºChecking the engine oil levelº in
Chapter 7±2.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

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Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7±2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-
erÐhe will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de±icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer 's directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle's paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
ºPº (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.
Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a
passenger±carrying vehicle. Towing a
trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend
on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your
safety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for
commercial purposes. Ask your local
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
sult your Toyota dealer for further in-
formation on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.