91 Camry Manual??? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

boston_0129 · 07-08-2009, 03:18 PM

Hi
So I've had my 91 4 cyl for a few weeks now, and want to give it an oil change, since the car is now under new management. Only problem is, it has no owner's manual. Mobil's website suggested I could put 10w40 in there- is that the proper oil for this engine?

The service manual on Camrystuff didn't specify an oil.

edit: I know the thread title is deceptive, I just realized that but alas cannot change it.

midnightrunner · 07-08-2009, 03:41 PM

Ah, the old 3sfe. We have had a 91 since brand new (now falling apart with rust) but the engine is, of course, still good. I have put 10w-30, 10w-40 and I believe even 5w-30 in the engine. Basically, whatever was lying around would be put in. I will say that I recommend valvoline Maxlife as it seems that the oil leaks less as compared to penzoil. Castrol maybe good as well, have not tried it in awhile.

atobe · 07-08-2009, 05:12 PM

depends if it's burning oil or not.. i run 10-30 myself but i'm not losing any oil... 10-40 is fine too

zppeacock · 07-08-2009, 07:41 PM

I run 5w30 Valvoline Max Life in my camry. I got 250k on it, no oil consumption or leaking. All orginal motor and trans.

Mike Gerber · 07-08-2009, 10:53 PM

See if there is an oil recomendation on the oil cap in the engine compartment. If not, call Toyota corporate customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and ask them what the recommended oil weight is for your car. You can also try to pickup an owner's manual on Ebay.

Mike