When you buy a new or used Toyota Camry, you want it to stay in it's best condition for as long as you own it. To do this, it's important to keep up with your Toyota Camry maintenance schedule so that it can get you around Elgin and to your Streamwood job without issue. Part of your maintenance schedule requires you to get a Toyota Camry oil change every so often. You can always bring your Toyota Camry in to the Elgin Toyota service center for your oil change, or you can learn how to change oil in a Toyota Camry at your South Elgin home! Follow along with Elgin Toyota as we go through the oil change process!
How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
If you're a new car owner - or even someone who's owned a few Toyota models - you may be wondering how often you should change the oil in your Toyota Camry. In general it's recommended that you perform a Toyota Camry oil change every six months or every 5,000 miles if you're using conventional oil. If you're using synthetic oil you can change your oil once a year or every 10,000 miles. Having your oil changed on time is important to the health of your engine, as oil breaks down as it ages and loses its constitution.
How to Change Oil in a Toyota Camry
When it's time to get a Toyota Camry oil change, you can either schedule service at Elgin Toyota or you can perform it at your Barlett home. If you plan on doing your oil change at home, you will need to follow the steps below, beginning with getting all the necessary parts from your local Elgin autostore.
Parts:
- Funnel
- Rags
- Oil Filter
- Oil Collection Pan
- Oil (Check owner's manual for how many quarts)
Directions:
- Take your oil collection pan and put it under your Camry, remove the oil pan plug, and allow the oil to drain. This could take up to 15 minutes.
- Remove the old oil filter and replace it with a new one, taking time to smear some of the new oil on the oil filter ring to ensure a tight seal and that it won't dry out.
- Replace the oil pan plug.
- Unscrew the engine oil bottle cap.
- Use a paper or plastic funnel to add the right amount of oil. You can find out how much you need in your owner's manual. Keep in mind the measurements will be in quarts.
- While adding the oil, make sure there's no oil leaking from the bottom of your Camry.
- Frequently check the oil dipstick to make sure you don't add too much oil.
- Reset the maintenance light if it is illuminated.
Get Toyota Camry Service at Elgin Toyota!
Learning how to change oil in a Toyota Camry is an easy and quick process, but if you're more comfortable having your oil changed at our dealership, then you're always welcome to schedule an appointment online with our service team! We also offer service specials to help you save on routine maintenance like a Toyota Camry oil change! Trust our highly trained technicians to take care of your Toyota Camry!
