--- title: "2012-2017 Toyota Camry Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "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.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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.. ## 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) | Note: 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. - [2012 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012) - [2013 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2013) - [2014 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2014) - [2015 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2015) - [2016 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2016) - [2017 Camry](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2017) ## What changed during the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Generation launch; hybrid (AVV50) joins the lineup with 43/39 mpg (LE) | | 2014.5 | Mid-year 'SE Sport' package added | | 2015 | Facelift year: revised tire-pressure monitoring system introduced alongside the new sheetmetal and interior | | 2015-2017 | Major 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. | | 2016 | Carries 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)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/camry_50u.htm) - [Toyota parts catalog, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element (parts.toyota.com)](https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota_2017_Camry/Engine-Oil-Filter-Element/69279893/04152YZZA1.html) - [NHTSA TSB library, T-SB-0034-14 torque converter shudder](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10060723-2280.pdf) - [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Camry placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/camry/2012) - [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Camry / Camry Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Camry.shtml) - [Toyota USA Newsroom, 2015 Camry redesign](https://pressroom.toyota.com/2015-toyota-camry-top-class-redesign/) ## Other Toyota Camry generations - [2025 Toyota Camry fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2025/fluids) - [2018-2024 Toyota Camry fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2018-2024/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/fluids). ## More for the 2012-2017 Toyota Camry - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/camry/2012-2017/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.