What size wrench do you need for oil plug?
GearWrench 16mm Magnetic Drain Plug Socket 3/8 Inch Drive 6 Point.
How do you change the oil on a 2011 Toyota Camry?
Directions:
- Place the oil collection pan under the Camry, remove the plug, and drain the oil.
- Remove the old oil filter and replace it with a new one.
- Replace the oil drain plug.
- Unscrew the engine oil cap.
- Use funnel to add the amount of oil recommended in your owner’s manual (in quarts).
What type of oil does a 2011 Toyota Camry use?
Engine Oil 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and starting in cold weather. If 0W-20 is not available 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Does 2011 Toyota Camry require synthetic oil?
The 2011 Camry uses SAE 5W-30 oil and Toyota recommends using synthetic whenever You need to change it. This means You will need fewer oil changes, usually only 7,500 miles with synthetic compared to the 3,500 to 5,000 miles with conventional.
Can you use a longer oil drain plug?
There is a prevailing attitude that as long as an oil drain plug has the same thread pitch you can use it in any vehicle that uses that size plug. Nothing could be further from the truth. Some vehicles have a reinforced drain plug hole and others do not.
How much should you torque oil drain plug?
Torque the oil drain plug to 25 to 30 foot-pounds.
Where are the spark plugs on a Toyota Camry?
Use a torque wrench to loosen the bolt above the spark plug. You should see four bolts (on the four cylinder) or six bolts (on a V6), and these bolts indicate where the spark plugs are. Squeeze on the harness connected to the spark plug, and then pull the harness up and off.
Where do you put the oil cap on a Toyota Camry?
Open the hood of the car and set the hood prop rod in place to keep it open. Locate the oil cap and remove it. Motivx Pro Tip: Set the oil cap on your hood latch, so that the hood will not close at the end of your oil change if you forget to put the cap back on.
How often should you replace the spark plugs on a Toyota Camry?
No matter your experience with performing maintenance on your car, this is a fairly easy project that should take you less than an hour to complete. This article applies to the Toyota Camry (2007-2011). Toyota recommends replacing your spark plugs every 50,000 to 60,000 miles, or so, to keep your engine working well.
Do you need tools to do an oil change on a Camry?
You may need to purchase some tools the first time you perform this oil change yourself, but they are a worthwhile investment that you can use over and over again throughout the life of your vehicle (s). Start by driving your Camry onto the plastic ramps or car lift, whichever one you have.