engine oil type

[vwagon]

Just bought 1996 wagon LE V-6 3 liter engine, our first Camry. Looking for engine oil type/brand recomendations.

[touringcamry]

Chevron Supreme, Castrol, Valvoline, Mobil, etc

Any major brand will suffice.

[Tom 2000]

The major brand oils are all good. The key is to change it frequently and use a good quality oil filter.

What part of Colorado do you live in?

If you're anywhere on the front range, park your car in a garage every night, I would just stick with standard 5W-30 weight oil. However, if you live in the mountains and leave your car outside every night - really cold, I would consider synthetic (same weight).

I personally use Castrol GTX, but I've used Pennzoil, Valvoline as well as Mobil 1.

[Tom 2000]

Since I mentioned oil filters, I've always bought Toyota Oil filters from the dealer.

Sometimes, the local dealer has them for 20% off.

[ASG14]

Originally Posted by Tom 2000

Since I mentioned oil filters, I've always bought Toyota Oil filters from the dealer.

Sometimes, the local dealer has them for 20% off.

Same here. Only use Toyota filters. Got 5 of them a while back cheap.

I also use Mobile One synthetic. you just need to make sure you have no oil leaks before you use Synthetic.