5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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I'd like to start doing oil changes myself on the Camry (2007 w/ V6), since I do them myself on other vehicles. I've had the Camry on Mobile 1 oil since the break in period.
The issue I currently have is which filter to use.
Napa doesn't have a "gold" level filter for the 2007 V6 engine (though I think their computer may have the engine listed as a 3 liter - odd).
Autozone carries Mobil 1 filters, but they have to order 1 for this engine.
Murray's/O'Reilly's carries Mobil 1 filters, but they don't even show a Mobil 1 filter for this car being available.
What's the best filter to use if I'm trying to go 7500 to 10k miles between changes? Is an OEM filter from the dealer ok with that type of mileage?
#1. I wouldnt even go 7500-10,000 between oil changes. There is a reason why they have you do oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles.
#2. Go on eBay and buy OEM Toyota filters
#3. Thats all you need to know.
Since you're (2007) most likely under the powertrain warranty still, I wouldn't go over 5000 miles between oil changes. And keep you receipts.
In 2004 Toyota reduced their oil change interval from 7500 miles down to 5000 miles for all models because of sludge concerns, while GM and Honda pushed them to 12.5K miles. And Europeans are running upwards of 15-20K miles on synthetics! So go figure, but don't try 15-20K miles in yours. I would believe Toyota, it isn't designed for extended drain intervals.
If you look up the schedules on Toyota.com the new interval supersedes what's in the manuals for older models.
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Originally Posted by sdrone
I'd like to start doing oil changes myself on the Camry (2007 w/ V6), since I do them myself on other vehicles. I've had the Camry on Mobile 1 oil since the break in period.
The issue I currently have is which filter to use.
Napa doesn't have a "gold" level filter for the 2007 V6 engine (though I think their computer may have the engine listed as a 3 liter - odd).
Autozone carries Mobil 1 filters, but they have to order 1 for this engine.
Murray's/O'Reilly's carries Mobil 1 filters, but they don't even show a Mobil 1 filter for this car being available.
What's the best filter to use if I'm trying to go 7500 to 10k miles between changes? Is an OEM filter from the dealer ok with that type of mileage?
Fram sells a filter that is virtually identical to the Toyota oem filter except that the Fram is generally more expensive. Buy oem filters from the dealer or by mail order and change every 5k miles.
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less waste, think about how much steel is getting thrown away from the millions of traditional oil filters being thrown away everyday. canister filters make so much more sense.
Is there any background on why Toyota chose to do the oil filter with a cartridge/element on this car rather than the usual one piece?
This is my first toyota; are other Toyotas like this? I know from a friend that his BMWs both have oil filters like this.
I think my uncle said his 2008 Sienna uses the cartridge. His 2007 Scion tC used canisters. I think Toyota will slowly switch over to the filter. Clean up is a lot messier.
This is how I did my oil changes on my Dakota using Mobil 1 syn:
6000 mile intervals.
0 miles - drained oil/replace filter. Topped off fluids.
3000 miles - replaced filter only. Topped off fluids.
6000 miles - drained oil/replaced filter. Topped off fluids.
my OCI is 10k/6mo whichever comes first, with valvoline synpower 5w-30 or mobil 1 0w-30 ( depending on what's on sale at wallyworld when i'm shopping). uniform oil analysis has confirmed that both these synthetics and a few dino oils are well capable of these intervals in this engine (2GR-FE).
for more in depth info of UOA's and oil in general, there's a wealth of knowledge to be found on bobistheoilguy.com
toyota's switching to the canister filters with replaceable elements in general to have a more environmentally concious appearance and also because of input from a few of it's european born engineers. as has been said, companies like bmw and benz have been using this design for oodles of years. also it makes them more money in the service dept as these elements go for $5-$6 a pop whereas a purolator would run you $3 ish if they used a spin-on filter. STP makes a replacement element for our engines but it costs about $9, so i buy mine from toyota or in bulk on ebay.
at first i too was put off by it, but now after a few oil changes i've come to accept and endorse it.
European cars have been using the cartridge inserts forever (MB, BMW, Audi/VW, Volvo...). I'd expect more and more manufacturers around the world to adopt this. It's also cheaper to ship around.
The reason for the inserts is: "It can be fully incinerated and sits in a housing that is firmly fixed to the engine and does not have to be replaced, as it is a “lifetime component”. Only the filter element has to be replaced; it consists of the filter medium and the end disks. This reduction in the replacement parts results in a high level of economy and environmental friendliness."
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I would believe Toyota, it isn't designed for extended drain intervals. 
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