2018 Toyota Camry 2.5L Oil Change Updated Version

[@RobertKirtlandJAGBAR]

I really appreciate this second video on changing the 2018 Toyota Camry Oil. This video is a marked improvement over the previous video.

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@markymark2820]

Got a 2023 xse and about to do the first oil change. My Toyota warranty only covers oil changes every 10k but I'm doing it every 5k. I don't care how many people tell me it's only needed every 10k it's not going to change my mind. My last Toyota lasted more than 300k miles changing the oil every 5k and I don't plan on changing how I do things anytime soon.

[@eso1666]

Correction: 1- OEM filter is $5.97 at Toyota dealer 2- Torque specs: A- drain plug = 30 ft/lb B- Filter = 18 ft/lb

[@bigbluerios]

Just bought my son this car and I do all the oil changes to my vehicles so thank you for this update.

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks for watching.

[@Hernsama]

Why not get your son to do it himself?

[@bigbluerios]

@@Hernsama well after him seeing me do it. Update...he now does his own oil change! Proud daddy here

[@jerrylynn5291]

5000 mile oil change is best. My dad always told me oil is cheap, engines are expensive.

[@williamwaters4506]

My father said the same thing but oils have drastically changed throughout the years. These synthetic oils are miles apart from organic oils and they keep improving. Spark plugs can last 100,000 miles.

[@LarryB-inFL]

Better than the old video! While I grew up not even thinking about it, nowadays I personally have stopped allowing my hands to get coated with oil; there are some good reasons to believe that you absorb more "bad stuff" thru your skin than you'd think. Nitrile gloves are cheap...and make cleanup faster too.

[@pmann8921]

The long tip on the original drain plug is a pilot so the plug doesn't get cross threaded. That pilot is designed to fit and slide in on the threads in the oil pan to keep the plug straight.

[@BrianRoosa]

Thanks! Changing my oil for the first time. Three dislikes are the people that complained last time that you did their "uhh..." Voice. Really appreciate this video

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@EseJandro]

Hey man happy New year to you and your family, quick question I've heard that when you have your car up on blocks like that it's not a good idea to change your oil because it's at an angle?? I don't know if it makes much of a difference, I was just wondering your opinions on it.

[@gerechoppers]

The plug is at the rear of the oil pan on this car, so I believe all the oil is draining when the car is at an angle like that. When I put the required 4.8 quarts in it, it shows the proper level on the dip stick. Based on that, I don’t think I’m leaving any oil in the engine once it’s drained. On my BMWs, the drain plug isn’t quite at the very rear of the oil pan. So, once the oil has drained, I lower the cars until they’re level and a little more oil drains out.

[@EseJandro]

@@gerechoppers makes sense! Thanks for the response!

[@gerechoppers]

You’re welcome. If you’re not already a subscriber, doing so would be much appreciated.

[@oriondragos5876]

You can get the OEM toyota filters at Walmart too for about $6.50

[@gerechoppers]

Cool, I check there next time I change the oil in the Camry. Thanks.

[@randyjackson347]

I found them the other week they had eight I bought all of them.. The Toyota dealership charges twice that where I live.

[@oriondragos5876]

They are on sale at my local dealer for $5.50

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Just make sure is not counterfeit ones knowing Walmart it might be

[@Faisal-sf1gh]

They don’t carry YZZN1 the recommended one

[@tylerjones477]

The owners manual on my 2011 2.5 says I can use 0w 20 or 0w30 or 5w20 or 5w30 or 10w30 or 15w 40 long as I’m not living somewhere that get below freezing temps and I live in Kentucky and it stays fairly warm except dead winter then I can just put thinner oil back in it. But people don’t realize the thinner the oil the worse it is for the vehicle the more watered down the oil

[@gregk2476]

Thank you. I'll be doing the first oil change on my 2023 soon. Much appreciated.

[@Element0f_1]

Definitely an upgrade from your original, thanks man !

[@williamwaters4506]

Why do some repair shops tighten the oil filter so tight that it is near impossible to get it off?

[@artempetiukh7504]

This guy did the awesome job! Thank you so much! I subscribed. For sure

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks. And, thanks for watching!!

[@appleguy6708]

Better brother more information filters only matter if you don’t change it often great job man

[@ElecTechie]

Do you like your 2018 Camry? and That question is to any others in the comments .. I just bought a 2018 Camry SE with moonroof with 17K miles on it .. lease return .. pick it up Weds ..

[@gerechoppers]

Yes, it’s been a great car for my wife. Ours has around 67k miles on it now with zero problems. The other day I jokingly told her I was thinking about getting her a different car and her response was, “No, I’m good…I really like this car.” So, I would say she’s very happy with it. I’m sure you will be too. I’ve got a few other videos about this car if you’re interested. Thanks for watching.

[@youbreakifix544]

Lol that piece is to make sure it goes in the hole before tightening the bolt the other one you got it’s possible u can meet the threads up if you don’t put it directly straight

[@gerechoppers]

👍🏻. The first one without the nub on it is the factory one. I guess I’ve just never seen one with the nub on it. Thanks.

[@Element0f_1]

Lol the Japanese engineers think of everything 🤣

[@paulsong8933]

the flat part on the plug is called a nipple and is commonly used for ease of guidance of the screw into the channel to prevent the screw falling down or to prevent cross threading. Were you saying you put some engine oil on the filter before screwing or were you talking about the lithium grease? (8:13)

[@gerechoppers]

Just a little motor oil to lubricate the gasket before you screw on the filter.

[@serafinsilva1055]

I pull the drain plug first THEN take the cap off. As you said, it creates a vacuum. (the vacuum helps to keep the oil from rushing out all over your arm.

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll definitely try that next time.

[@Jay-wm5cf]

i got rhino ramps at walmart for like 38$ on special

[@peterrudy9207]

15:16 I have the same orange filter in my 2020 Toyota Camry . I don't understand why they make it this color , how to see the dirt !? So , I replaced it with a purolator with white filtering material .

[@deanhenthorn1890]

What’s your opinion about placing strong magnets on filter body to catch metal particles inside the filter. Is it a Can’t Hurt or a Old Wives Tale?

[@gerechoppers]

I’ve never heard of that. I guess it can’t hurt, but a good quality filter would probably catch any metal particles anyway. Plus, I’d think that you would want them to get caught in the filter element and not be stuck to the inside wall of the filter. Just my two cents.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

@@gerechoppers As long as it’s caught and not circulating? It seems to make sense, just wondering. Depends on how the oil flows through the filter body.

[@damienbell3155]

I worked at toyota scion Lexus 13 yrs , it’s a huge difference from using a toyota filter vs a farm. It’s all in the cartridge element. There’s a toyota demonstration on the running of used oil ,,,,,using yota vs aftermarket filter. Huge cleaning difference. Walmart sells toyo filter around $8 might as well use oem filter. They take a piece of the cartridge and show you the fillings under microscope. Trust me.

[@gerechoppers]

All subsequent oil changes on this car have been made with a Toyota filter. Thanks for watching.

[@damienbell3155]

@@gerechoppers that’s awesome I’m actually on the premise of purchasing a used 18’ Camry today. Test drive yesterday. I’m really enjoy watching the apple software download. This is a great car. I’ve noticed you haven’t posted in a while is the Camry still doing great. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Kyle-ex3gy]

I dumped all 5 quarts in. Is it ok?

[@damoncrowfeather4655]

Great video! Just a side note.. When checking your engine oil level, the engine should be at normal operating temperature. The reason for this is because, as the fluid heats-up it will expand.. So, checking your oil on a cold engine will appear to be slightly low, even though it has the proper amount of oil. So, get your engine up to normal temp, kill the engine, wait five minutes, then check the oil level. You would be surprised how many ppl don't do this correctly.

[@LarryB-inFL]

I understand, and agree it will expand a bit, BUT, I am NOT convinced that the dipstick mark is placed there based on warm/hot oil! Remember, the auto companies specify checking your oil BEFORE starting the car.

[@damoncrowfeather4655]

@@LarryB-inFL.. the dipstick has either hashmarks or dots.. the top mark is the full mark when the engine is up to temp. The lower dot is the 1 quart low mark when up to temp. Most mfg's state that if the oil falls anywhere between the two marks, it's fine to drive. The thinner oils used in modern engines today expands quite a bit, maybe more than you realize.

[@LarryB-inFL]

@@damoncrowfeather4655 It expands a lot? Easy to make assertions: Show me the data!

[@damoncrowfeather4655]

@@LarryB-inFL The marks are there for full and quart low.. when the oil is at operating temp. In a automobile that requires around 6 quarts of oil. When the oil temp reaches around 200 degrees F, the oil will expand around 6 to 7 percent.. So, the volume increase is equivalent to adding almost another half a quart of oil to the engine.

[@majhoolmaroof2065]

Gemreat instructions. THANK YOU!

[@fredlao6655]

Good video , looks like typical oil change . Money saver .

[@poluticon]

question about the rhino ramps, do they fit under the new Camry? I was thinking of getting them for my 2018 Camry but the car is pretty low I didn't know if they would work

[@gerechoppers]

They work on my 2018 Camry just fine. That’s what I’m using in this video.

[@lankerlanker743]

@@gerechoppers do you have a problem with the ramps sliding while trying to drive the car up on them?

[@jerrysterling7023]

What's a good way to document you did oil changes when you supposed to according to Toyota

[@gerechoppers]

I just keep an Excel spreadsheet for mine. I’m not sure if there’s a way to put that into a system like Car Fax though. I also make an entry into “Notes” on my iPhone to keep track of all of my car’s next oil changes at a quick glance.

[@beethoven8256]

I'm gonna start using 0w-20 right now. Because I live in Hawaii, hot environment. Then I'll change it to 0W-16 next oil change. I also Use Castrol Edge, I reccomend it.

[@madmechanic7976]

The oil journals look to be of a larger diameter on the FRAM filter. I think I'll stick with the frame. ASE/Ford senior Master Technician ME. 😂

[@ironmaiden8625]

The video is labeled 2018 Camry. It sounded like you said "2019" in the intro? I have a 2019. Are there any changes between those 2 years, and how much oil do you add to the new oil filter before installation? Thanks!

[@gerechoppers]

It’s a 2018, but 2019 is the same as long as it’s the 2.5L 4 cylinder, non-hybrid. As far as the oil filter, I go a little more than halfway full. Anymore than that and it usually just spills out when you turn the filter sideways to put it on anyway. Thanks for watching my video.

[@ironmaiden8625]

@@gerechoppers Thank you sir. It's a 2.5 liter, non hybrid. I appreciate your videos!

[@elihernandez330]

Are you gonna do a transmission drain and refill too. My technician friend said it's a good thing to do. He said filter changes aren't really equired until you get to 150k if you drain at 60-70k then do it every 40k

[@gerechoppers]

I want to do a transmission service on the car soon. But, information has been hard to find on doing it. I looked about 6 months ago and all I could find was an obscure video that was in a foreign language. I’m going to do it, I just have to get off my butt and find some more information before I attempt it. Thanks for watching.

[@elihernandez330]

@@gerechoppers can't imagine the 8 speed being totally different than the 6 speed I did a drain and fill on. Stuff changes but not that much.

[@guidedbygreen1480]

@@elihernandez330 lots different, care car nut has a good video in it

[@timcunningham6932]

When u do trans drain put a qt of Lucas trans treatment in place of one qt of fluid it’ll improve shifts and works great.

[@lutherhutchinson9650]

Nice video. Until the end when you explained how to reset the "MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" light. I have never had to reset mine and you never showed what you are using to scroll up and down to get to the actual settings.

[@UsamaKhan-cv2lr]

This oil give you 10k mile ?

[@penguinkernel]

Thanks for the video. Car just came off toyota care plus. Whole drain plug was all leaking and barely torqued. Im suprised it was only 1/4 quart low from full. I think they also mangled the drain plug as it wouldnt spin freely half way in. I'll get one of those dorman plugs next time. I told my gf (her car) and she was furious. I will maintain here on out. Fram or Supertech filters are excellent.

[@romankim3198]

Can I put 0w30 in this engine?

[@michaelmichalec8797]

Do you think an oil filter wrench will fit in that area? Thanks

[@gerechoppers]

Yes. I have a small traditional one that works well on that car too, I just prefer the one I used in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@noliuntalan5314]

its hard to find engine oil 0W16 , where did u get it from?

[@gerechoppers]

I got it from my local Walmart. It’s getting easier to find now.

[@noliuntalan5314]

@@gerechoppers thanks

[@luptonpittman6520]

Any Toyota dealership

[@prule1335]

Do the ramps slide when you try to drive up on them?

[@gerechoppers]

No. It’s usually not too much of a problem with front wheel drive cars. These ramps have “non-slip” rubber pieces on the bottom that also help. On the other hand, metal ramps on a smooth concrete floor aren’t that great.

[@rickj1983]

Walmart sells 0w-16 online. I get it all the time. I will not use anything but this oil for my 2022 Camry. For a 2018, whatever the OM says to use. The filter for the 2022 Camry is $5 at the dealer. They aren't very big, about the size of a guys fist.

[@williampytak859]

You did lube the rubber gasket in the last video

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks for watching both videos. Someone made the comment that I didn’t and I couldn’t remember if I had showed that on camera or not.

[@BrianRoosa]

Yea I remember it too

[@hugosalgado820]

U need a full screen on the dass

[@gerechoppers]

I agree.

[@TLFIN]

Part number for the Wix filter please?

[@gerechoppers]

WL 10332

[@viktorkatona7521]

Very useful video! Thanks. No gloves on? ;-)

[@gerechoppers]

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. Lol

[@watchmanexpert]

@@gerechoppers question I have Nissan Titan 2010 use magic s fluid for the trasmission , my question is , is safe to mix hem fluid transmission with valvoline full synthetic ? of course the valvoline is compatible with magic s , but u know the Nissan total hold 11 qt but when u drain only came on 4 qt so the valvoline will mix with the OEM fluid .thanks

[@gerechoppers]

@@watchmanexpert I’m not familiar with those fluids, but as a general rule I would not recommend mixing any fluids that aren’t the same. I’d try Valvoline’s website and see if you can find any information there. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

[@fatbowe]

Way better...👍

[@fordwindsor351]

People who say Fram oil filters are junk are simply too ignorant to read facts about them.

[@luptonpittman6520]

No. We’ve seen the videos where they cut it open.

[@PedroMartinez-nv7mz]

Good information.

[@gerechoppers]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@timcunningham6932]

Every 5 K is best!

[@gerechoppers]

I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching.

[@kccodex8931]

Toyota learned their lesson, and got away from the bullshit cartridge type filters. Lexus is slow to the party.

[@jayjay_7174]

Thanks👍🏻

[@salman617]

If you used Mobil 1 oil, why wouldn’t you want to put Mobil 1 filter? 😂 Good demonstration tho

[@gerechoppers]

I just went with what was easily available at the time. I’ve used either genuine Toyota or WIX filters for every subsequent oil change since that one. Thanks for watching.

[@justin94block]

I ordered 5 OEM filters 2 years ago for $4 each. Just did an oil change and still have 1 more haha.

[@floridadog7773]

Synthetic oil should be good for 10,000 miles also....

[@Koghent]

You should know that there’s a long list of specifications that you have to meet that they don’t tell you about in order to qualify for 10,000 mile oil changes. Change your oil regardless of if its synthetic or not every 5,000 miles and you’ll never have an engine problem.

[@flucas6595]

10,000 miles is for someone who drive 90% highway miles on long trips and no cold weather. 5,000 oil changes is recommend for someone who drive mostly stop and go city/metropolitan area, short trips and living in cold climate.

[@elihernandez330]

I recommend you use 10w-30. The European owners manual which isn't constrained by bs USA environmental crap has the exact same engine and everything inside but gives true recommendations. The 2021 yaris hybrid comes with 0w-8 as a factory fill but the engine can use 8, 16, 20, and 30 weight oil without issue and can run 40 weight if used as a taxi or in similar situations. The 2018+ Camry can use 16, 20, 30 and 40 weight at the loss of almost unnoticeable mpg. Exact same engine code and specs no internal changes. My two toyota technician friends also said to use at least 30 weight oil in any toyota. Doesnt hurt it actually saves them. He said he's seen them become oil burners as early as 80k because of the thin ass oil, so yours may suffer sadly. He runs 15w-40 ford diesel oil in his 2017 tacoma since he says the anti wear package is one of the strongest you can get at any Walmart. Gonna run the ford diesel 10w-30 in my next toyota for sure.

[@gerechoppers]

Good information. It’s funny that the oil specs are different for the different markets. I guess it never crossed my mind that the thinner oil was for emissions. I’m sure you’ll spark a debate with other Toyota enthusiasts with this comment. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@gerechoppers]

Good information. It’s funny that the oil specs are different for the different markets. I guess it never crossed my mind that the thinner oil was for emissions. I’m sure you’ll spark a debate with other Toyota enthusiasts with this comment. Lol. Thanks for watching.

[@lankerlanker743]

@@gerechoppers may want to stick with 0w16..Check out what this Toyota Tech says: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpWxdKGPfc14o5o

[@GrandHuevotes]

not sure where you’re getting that from but i just checked several european owner manuals for various countries (there’s not a manual for just “europe” and they all say 0w-16. one manual seems to imply you can use higher viscosities only if the temperatures are high. also you don’t know what kind of hardware or software various cars are fitted with for their home country so it’s probably best to just follow what the manual says for your country. which is 0w-16 here.

[@foxmulder7616]

Mines at 200k+ miles always used 0w 16, still running good, not burning oil.