CARspec is often asked what preventative maintenance their Toyota Camry needs at any given time.  Here’s what we recommend at CARspec, taking into account Minnesota road conditions, weather and other severe service requirements we see here in the cold north.

1997-2001 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder (5S-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement
  • Every 90,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement, timing belt replacement

1997-2001 Toyota Camry 6-cylinder (1MZ-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement
  • Every 90,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, timing belt replacement

2002-2003 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement
  • Every 90,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement
  • Every 120,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement

2002-2003 Toyota Camry 6-cylinder (1MZ-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement
  • Every 90,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, timing belt replacement
  • Every 120,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, coolant replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement

2004-2006 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, transmission fluid replacement
  • Every 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement
  • Every 120,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement
  • Every 50,000 miles after 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement

2004-2006 Toyota Camry 6-cylinder (3MZ-FE)

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, transmission fluid replacement
  • Every 90,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, timing belt replacement
  • Every 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement
  • Every 120,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, transmission fluid replacement, spark plug replacement
  • Every 50,000 miles after 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement

2007+ Toyota Camry 4-cylinder (2AZ/2AR-FE), 6-cylinder (2GR-FE), hybrid (2AZ-FXE/2AR-FXE)

Starting in the 2010 model year for 4-cylinder models and 2012 model year for 6-cylinder and hybrid models, Toyota specify a 10,000 mile oil change interval.  CARspec continues to recommend a 5,000 mile oil change interval (severe service interval) due to the cold weather.  The maintenance guide reflects this but is not required as per Toyota.  CARspec is happy to perform 5,000 mile service intervals without an oil change, but have found a more frequent interval beneficial to overall longevity.

  • Every 5,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection
  • Every 15,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection
  • Every 30,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement,
  • Every 60,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement
  • Every 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement (hybrid system coolant if applicable)
  • Every 120,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, full inspection, inspect and replace cabin air filter as needed, engine air filter replacement, spark plug replacement
  • Every 50,000 miles after 100,000 miles – oil change, tire rotation, brake inspection, coolant replacement (hybrid system coolant if applicable)

For 2007+ Camry Hybrid models CARSpec also recommends the hybrid transaxle fluid be changed at 100,000 miles.  This is not required maintenance per Toyota but recommended to help ensure proper operation.

As Minnesota’s premier independent Toyota, Lexus and Scion Specialist we hope this helps any owner understand their Camry’s maintenance needs!

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