2007-03-05 15:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by Carmen G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Toyota only makes a CE, LE, or XLE in a 1998 Camry. You have a 1999. Don't use the door lable as the year of your vehicle. However they all call for 5W-30 for all temperatures and 10W-30 for temperatures above 0 deg F. If your vehicle has close to 100,000 miles then I would just keep using 10W-40. Its a thicker viscosity oil for older more mileage vehicles. If you live in freezing temperatures then you may want to do another oil change and add 5W-30. Don't stress over it. If you feel like you need to do something then just change the oil.
2007-03-05 15:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you aren't in an area with temperatures hitting below zero on the old fahrenberg scale, it isn't a problem, no matter what the manual says, unless there is a turbocharger in the car. There is no need to drain and refill until the next change is due. 10-30 is not for colder areas than 10-40. Both 10-30 and 10-40 are rated down to -20 Celcius. 10-40 is rated for a maximum higher temperature, which probably will not occur unless you are pulling a trailer. http://www.chevron.ca/ProductsServices/Retail/MotorOilLabel.htm
2007-03-05 23:19:07 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be that big of a deal. 10w40 is for areas of the country where the weather doesn't get that cold. If you're in a cold area just drain the oil out and refill it with 10w30.
2007-03-05 23:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Moral Orel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It calls for 5w30 , but if it has high miles it should be ok. If you want to you can just change it and the filter again. Just dont mix the different oils.
2007-03-05 23:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by JENELLE B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to put in the recommended weight out of the manual,if you dont have a manual you can find it on the internet.
2007-03-05 23:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Johnny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to use 5W30..... the lower the number the thinner the oil, and for small engines it is better to get oil that is thinner and will flow better.
2007-03-06 00:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. I run 20W-50 in MY Camry in summer and 10w-40 in the (California) winter,
2007-03-05 23:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and 10-w-40 isn't going to hurt it,but if temperature is really cold right now where your at,you might want 30 weight in it if its warm weather now, its not going to hurt a thing,and he can change it back anytime he wants to,but if the temperature is staying 40 or above,it will be fine,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-03-05 23:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It wont hurt, it's thinner when cold and thicker when hot, and down here it gets pretty hot.
2007-03-06 00:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by James B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋