2018 Toyota Camry maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2018 Camry, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2018 Toyota Camry oil change interval is every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $35–$75). Normal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10,000-mile interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the 2.5L A25A-FKS, SAE 0W-20 on the 3.5L V6 2GR-FKS. If the certified oil is not available, 5W-20 mineral oil may be used, but it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval; if the certified oil was not used at the last oil change, replace the oil and filter at the next 5,000-mile service. Capacity with filter: A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L), ILSAC GF-5 (V6). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of the oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
Service intervals
From the 2018 Toyota Camry schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & Filter (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Safety itemNormal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10,000-mile interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the 2.5L A25A-FKS, SAE 0W-20 on the 3.5L V6 2GR-FKS. If the certified oil is not available, 5W-20 mineral oil may be used, but it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval; if the certified oil was not used at the last oil change, replace the oil and filter at the next 5,000-mile service. Capacity with filter: A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L), ILSAC GF-5 (V6). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of the oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery). | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $35–$75 | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (2.5L Hybrid)Safety itemNormal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10,000-mile interval applies only with SAE 0W-16 oil: if 0W-16 was not used at the last oil change, replace the oil and filter at the next 5,000-mile service. Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of the oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery). | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $35–$75 | |
| Tire Rotation (2.5L Hybrid)Every 5,000 mi / 6 months on all XV70 Camry and Camry Hybrid. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Tire Rotation (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Every 5,000 mi / 6 months on all XV70 Camry and Camry Hybrid. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.5L Hybrid)Replace at every 10,000 mi / 12 months service (Camry-specific; Corolla/Highlander replace at 30k). Applies to gas and hybrid. | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Replace at every 10,000 mi / 12 months service (Camry-specific; Corolla/Highlander replace at 30k). Applies to gas and hybrid. | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.5L Hybrid)Replace every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): inspect the engine air filter at every 5,000-mile service. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $30–$60 | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Replace every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): inspect the engine air filter at every 5,000-mile service. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $30–$60 | |
| Spark Plugs (2.5L Hybrid)2.5L gas and hybrid: replace at 120,000 mi / 144 months. DENSO FC16HR-Q8 iridium, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | $150–$300 | |
| Spark Plugs (2.5L)2.5L gas and hybrid: replace at 120,000 mi / 144 months. DENSO FC16HR-Q8 iridium, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | $150–$300 | |
| Spark Plugs (V6)3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) only: replace at 60,000 mi / 72 months (and again at 120,000). DENSO FK20HBR8, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). Required under the Emissions Control Warranty. | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | $150–$300 | |
| Engine Coolant (2.5L Hybrid)Safety itemFirst replacement at 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months; inspected at every 15,000-mile service. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (or equivalent non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate long-life hybrid OAT ethylene-glycol coolant). Capacity (reference, both units given): A25A-FKS 7.3 qt (6.9 L); 2GR-FKS V6 9.1 qt (8.6 L); hybrid gasoline engine circuit 6.4 qt (6.1 L). | 100,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 161,000 km / 120 mo | $120–$200 | |
| Engine Coolant (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Safety itemFirst replacement at 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months; inspected at every 15,000-mile service. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (or equivalent non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate long-life hybrid OAT ethylene-glycol coolant). Capacity (reference, both units given): A25A-FKS 7.3 qt (6.9 L); 2GR-FKS V6 9.1 qt (8.6 L); hybrid gasoline engine circuit 6.4 qt (6.1 L). | 100,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 161,000 km / 120 mo | $120–$200 | |
| Inverter Coolant (Hybrid)Hybrid only: separate power control unit circuit. First replacement at 150,000 mi / 180 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months. Capacity (reference): power control unit 1.9 qt (1.8 L). | 150,000 mi / 180 mo≈ 241,000 km / 180 mo | — | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect level/condition) (2.5L Hybrid)Toyota's US schedule only inspects brake fluid level/condition (under 'Inspect and adjust all fluid levels' at every 5,000-mile service); it schedules no time-based replacement. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect level/condition) (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Toyota's US schedule only inspects brake fluid level/condition (under 'Inspect and adjust all fluid levels' at every 5,000-mile service); it schedules no time-based replacement. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (2.5L Hybrid)Safety itemVisually inspect brake linings/drums and pads/discs every 5,000 mi / 6 months; at every 30,000 mi / 36 months inspect with 'thickness measurement and disc runout', plus brake lines and hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Safety itemVisually inspect brake linings/drums and pads/discs every 5,000 mi / 6 months; at every 30,000 mi / 36 months inspect with 'thickness measurement and disc runout', plus brake lines and hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-speed, inspect)Gas 8-speed automatic. Normal schedule only inspects 'Automatic transmission for signs of leakage' and 'Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections' every 30,000 mi / 36 months; no normal replacement. Severe: replace at 60,000 and 120,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading, or with extensive idling/low-speed driving for a long distance. Capacity (reference): A25A-FKS 7.7 qt (7.3 L); 2GR-FKS 7.9 qt (7.5 L); Toyota Genuine ATF WS. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Hybrid Transaxle Fluid (eCVT, inspect)Camry Hybrid transaxle. Normal schedule only inspects 'Automatic transmission for signs of leakage' every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe: replace at 60,000 and 120,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading. Capacity (reference): 4.1 qt (3.9 L), Toyota Genuine ATF WS. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionGas engines only (hybrid guides list no accessory drive belt). Initial inspection at 60,000 mi / 72 months, then every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Suspension & Steering Inspection (2.5L Hybrid)Inspect ball joints and dust covers, steering gear, steering linkage and boots, drive shaft boots and brake lines/hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): ball joints, drive shaft boots and steering linkage at every 5,000-mile service. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Suspension & Steering Inspection (2.5L / 3.5L V6)Inspect ball joints and dust covers, steering gear, steering linkage and boots, drive shaft boots and brake lines/hoses every 15,000 mi / 18 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): ball joints, drive shaft boots and steering linkage at every 5,000-mile service. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| HV Battery Cooling Intake Filter (clean)Hybrid only: inspect the HV battery cooling intake filter every 5,000 mi and clean it every 20,000 mi, per Toyota bulletin T-SB-0062-20 (June 2020) for 2007-2020 Camry Hybrid. With extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery), clean it at every 5,000-mile service. | 20,000 mi≈ 32,000 km | — | |
| Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster (V6)3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) only: replace the vacuum pump for the brake booster at 120,000 mi / 144 months. | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | — | |
| Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster (2.5L, inspect)2.5L A25A-FKS (non-hybrid) only: inspect the vacuum pump for the brake booster at 120,000 mi / 144 months. | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | — |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
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GarageHub · Free · Your AI MechanicOpenThe 2018 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan known for reliability and longevity when properly maintained. This schedule covers the standard 2.5L, the optional 3.5L V6 and the Camry Hybrid, with intervals aligned to Toyota's factory recommendations for maximum engine life and resale value.
What happens if you skip it
- Neglecting transmission fluid changes causes sluggish shifting, transmission overheating, and costly internal damage (repairs $2,000–$4,000+).
- Ignoring coolant flushes allows corrosion inside the engine block and radiator, risking head gasket failure and overheating.
- Skipping suspension inspections masks worn struts and control arms, compromising handling, tire wear, and safety in emergency maneuvers.
- Overdue battery replacement can leave you stranded and may damage the alternator if the battery voltage drops too low.
Common issues at higher mileage
- 80,000+ mi
- Worn front struts and suspension components cause clunking noises over bumps and uneven tire wear; replacement costs $600–$1,200.
- 100,000+ mi
- Transmission fluid degradation leads to delayed engagement and rough shifting; fluid change or transmission service becomes urgent.
- 120,000+ mi
- Spark plug fouling and carbon buildup cause rough idle and check-engine light; OEM iridium plugs are recommended for longevity.
- 90,000+ mi
- Water pump bearing wear (especially 3.5L V6) can cause coolant leaks; proactive replacement during coolant service prevents engine damage.
- 100,000+ mi
- Brake pad wear accelerates on models with aggressive driving patterns; rotors may require resurfacing or replacement alongside pads.
Common questions about the 2018 Toyota Camry
How often does a 2018 Toyota Camry need an oil change?
The 2018 Toyota Camry oil change interval is every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $35–$75). Normal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months. The 10,000-mile interval applies only with the certified oil: SAE 0W-16 on the 2.5L A25A-FKS, SAE 0W-20 on the 3.5L V6 2GR-FKS. If the certified oil is not available, 5W-20 mineral oil may be used, but it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval; if the certified oil was not used at the last oil change, replace the oil and filter at the next 5,000-mile service. Capacity with filter: A25A-FKS 4.8 qt (4.5 L); 2GR-FKS V6 5.7 qt (5.4 L). Oil grade: API SN/RC (2.5L), ILSAC GF-5 (V6). Severe: replace every 5,000 mi / 6 months, regardless of the oil used, when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery).
What maintenance does a 2018 Toyota Camry need?
The services not to skip on a 2018 Toyota Camry: engine oil & filter (2.5l / 3.5l v6) every 10,000 mi / 12 mo; engine oil & filter (2.5l hybrid) every 10,000 mi / 12 mo; engine coolant (2.5l hybrid) every 100,000 mi / 120 mo; engine coolant (2.5l / 3.5l v6) every 100,000 mi / 120 mo; brake inspection (2.5l hybrid) every 5,000 mi / 6 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.
What goes wrong on a Toyota Camry at higher mileage?
What owners report as the miles add up — 80,000+ mi: Worn front struts and suspension components cause clunking noises over bumps and uneven tire wear; replacement costs $600–$1,200. 100,000+ mi: Transmission fluid degradation leads to delayed engagement and rough shifting; fluid change or transmission service becomes urgent. 120,000+ mi: Spark plug fouling and carbon buildup cause rough idle and check-engine light; OEM iridium plugs are recommended for longevity. 90,000+ mi: Water pump bearing wear (especially 3.5L V6) can cause coolant leaks; proactive replacement during coolant service prevents engine damage. 100,000+ mi: Brake pad wear accelerates on models with aggressive driving patterns; rotors may require resurfacing or replacement alongside pads.
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