2012–2017 XV50 (7th generation)
2012–2017 Toyota Camry Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. 6-spd U760E total fill ~6.9 qt (6.5 L); a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3.5–4 qt. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~3.9 qt WS. No dipstick, level set by overflow check at 104–113°F.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.5L: ~7.7 qt (7.3 L); V6: ~9.6 qt (9.1 L); Hybrid: 7.6 qt engine loop + 3.4 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..
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2012–2017 Toyota Camry fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.5L: ~7.7 qt (7.3 L); V6: ~9.6 qt (9.1 L); Hybrid: 7.6 qt engine loop + 3.4 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k. |
| Transmission | Toyota WS ATF. 6-spd U760E total fill ~6.9 qt (6.5 L); a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3.5–4 qt. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~3.9 qt WS. No dipstick, level set by overflow check at 104–113°F. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Toyota Camry model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota Camry built from 2012 through 2017 — the XV50 (7th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2017 Toyota Camry
- 2012Generation launch; hybrid (AVV50) joins the lineup with 43/39 mpg (LE)
- 2014.5Mid-year 'SE Sport' package added
- 2015Facelift year: revised tire-pressure monitoring system introduced alongside the new sheetmetal and interior
- 2015–2017Major facelift: nearly every exterior panel except the roof changed, new interior, stiffer structure/suspension, new XSE trim with 18-in wheels. Mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over.
- 2016Carries over with no significant changes from the 2015 facelift; a Camry Special Edition trim added
2012–2017 Toyota Camry fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry take?
- Toyota WS ATF. 6-spd U760E total fill ~6.9 qt (6.5 L); a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3.5–4 qt. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~3.9 qt WS. No dipstick, level set by overflow check at 104–113°F.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry use?
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.5L: ~7.7 qt (7.3 L); V6: ~9.6 qt (9.1 L); Hybrid: 7.6 qt engine loop + 3.4 qt inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..
What brake fluid does a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Camry XV50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota parts catalog, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element (parts.toyota.com)
- NHTSA TSB library, T-SB-0034-14 torque converter shudder
- TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Camry placard pressures
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Camry / Camry Hybrid EPA ratings
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2015 Camry redesign
