Toyota Camry service schedule
Here’s a detailed Toyota Camry service and maintenance schedule, based on official manufacturer guidelines and community consensus. Intervals apply to modern non-hybrid Camrys (including 2.4 L, 2.5 L, and 3.5 L V6 models):
🕒 Standard Maintenance Intervals
Toyota recommends servicing your Camry at every 5,000 miles (≈8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first. Key tasks:
- Change engine oil & filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect fluid levels, brake components, wiper blades
- Reset maintenance light
(toyotadm.com, services.firestonecompleteautocare.com)
🧰 Every 10,000 miles (12 months)
Includes everything above, plus:
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace engine oil & filter (if using annual schedule)
(toyotadm.com)
🔎 Every 15,000 miles (18 months)
Includes previous items, plus:
- Inspect brake pads/linings, ball joints, dust seals
- Check drive shaft boots, engine coolant, exhaust, radiator, condenser
- Inspect steering gear/linkage & hoses
(wellesleytoyota.com, toyotadm.com)
🌬️ Every 30,000 miles (36 months)
Along with the above:
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine coolant (if due)
- Inspect automatic transmission (fluid, hoses, leaks)
- Check fuel lines, tank band, vapor hoses, radiators
(camryforums.com, wellesleytoyota.com, joemyerstoyota.com, butlertoyotajacksonville.com, toyotadm.com)
⚙️ Every 60,000 miles (72 months)
In addition to prior checks:
- Inspect drive belts
- For V6 (3.5 L 2GR‑FKS): Replace spark plugs
- For 4‑cylinder (e.g., 2.5 L A25A‑FKS): Replace spark plugs at 120,000 miles/12 years
(toyota.com, toyotadm.com)
🔧 Extended Intervals & Fluids
Per Reddit Toyota tech consensus:
- Spark plugs:
- 4‑cyl: 120,000 mi / 12 yr
- V6: 60,000 mi / 6 yr
(gtautomotive.com, reddit.com)
- Engine coolant: First change at 100,000 mi / 10 yr, then every 50,000 mi / 5 yr
(reddit.com) - Brake fluid: Industry standard every 3 years
(reddit.com) - Transmission fluid: Every 120,000 mi / 12 yr (or 60,000 mi / 6 yr under severe use)
(reddit.com) - AWD drivetrain fluids (if non-hybrid AWD): Change every 30,000 mi / 3 yr (or 15,000 / 1.5 yr severe)
(reddit.com)
📋 Quick-View Maintenance Table
| Interval | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Every 5 k mi / 6 mo | Oil/filter, tires, inspect brakes/fluids/wipers |
| 10 k mi / 12 mo | |
| 15 k mi / 18 mo | |
| 30 k mi / 36 mo | |
| 60 k mi / 72 mo | |
| 120 k mi / 6–12 yr | Spark plugs (4‑cyl), coolant refresh, brake fluid, transferable fluids, etc. |
✅ Pro Tips for Owners
- Use full synthetic oil and genuine Toyota filters—enables longer intervals with proper monitoring.
- Watch driving conditions—city/short-trip/frequent towing accelerate wear; follow severe schedule if applicable.
- Let your Oil Life Monitor guide decisions, but still follow major service milestones.
(services.firestonecompleteautocare.com, butlertoyotajacksonville.com, toyotaofdanvers.com, reddit.com) - Prioritize fluid changes (coolant, brake, trans) to prevent system damage.
- Keep service records to protect the warranty and resale value.
📚 Reference Materials & Links
- Toyota’s Warranty & Maintenance Guide (PDF) for Camry models (toyota.com)
- Toyota dealer/service center schedules outlining 5k, 15k, 30k intervals (wellesleytoyota.com)
- Community insights on extended maintenance intervals (reddit.com)
🧷 Summary
Stick with the 5k-mile / 6-month basic schedule, supplement with deeper inspections at 15k, 30k, and 60k intervals. Extend with major replacements (coolant, spark plugs, fluids) up to 120k–150k depending on engine type. Always align maintenance with your owner’s manual for the most accurate guidance.
