2011 TOYOTA CAMRY engine

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
●
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key system: Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is OFF. With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the
electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 380)
Vehicles without smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With
the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P. 380)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due
to dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.

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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury:
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission).
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Engine compar tment
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
Power steering fluid
reservoir (P. 382)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 376)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 374)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 381)Fuse box ( P. 410)
Battery ( P. 384)
Radiator ( P. 380)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 380)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 386)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 379)

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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Power steering fluid
reservoir (P. 382)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 376)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 374)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 381)Fuse box ( P. 410)
Battery ( P. 384)
Radiator ( P. 380)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 380)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 386)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 379)

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Engine compartment cover (3.5 L V6 [2GR-FE] engine)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
■ Installing the clips

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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
Low
Full
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine Low
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 4 9 1
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3