I was thinking of doing a 1000 mile oil change on my car as well. Thank you for this video showing me how I can do it. Will always lubricate the O ring.
I have always done a first oil change at 1000 miles, get that break in oil and the damaging microscopic metal pieces out of there. However, I have zero faith in 0W anything in my car. My Grand Highlander calls for that as well, but with the option for 5W-20 which I opted for. The Toyota tech even called the 0W-8 oil apple juice. Toyota does that for one reason, maximize the MPG’s….. I’ll sacrifice a mile or two for better wear protection over the long haul.
You don't think Toyota has tested this oil weight in their engines by the engineers for years before you even see it on the lot? Yep, they do.....Tighter tolerances in modern engines make a huge difference. The engineers are further ahead in engine development in relationship to oil weight than you think.
@@Jay-nc7vk well of course they do skippy. And you don’t think the manufacturers would sacrifice longevity for a couple MPG’s as part of marketing and sales, please, don’t be naive. Plenty of independent oil experts even here on you tube that would tell you the same thing. Same for the recommended first oil change… Toyota recommends 10k…. But for some reason a whole bunch of people on here concur with the 1K first change recommendation. So….. is Toyota right about one but wrong about the other? I’ll stick with my tried and true (and expert supported agreement) to do a first change at 1K, AND, I’ll use the thickest oil acceptable to meet my warranty.
@@Astrocop17What are you talking about? Plenty of Toyotas last 200k+ miles. My Corolla calls for a 0w20 and there are corollas well over 200k miles that use 0w20. It’s not an apple juice. That oil is the most appropriate type of oil for your engine.0W is just thinner and it flows easily in cold weather. I don’t trust manufacturers either as they call the transmission fluid a life time fluid but I change mines. But you shouldnt mess with what goes in your engine. Just change it more often.
@@khawajarashid7799 I have two in my driveway/garage right now, and have had 6 others so I’m pretty well versed on Toyotas thank you very much. Read carefully, I didn’t call it apple juice, the TOYOTA TECH DID. I will abide by my warranty, by, putting in the thicker option 5W-20 recommended in my owners manual
@Astrocop17 dude toyota tech doesn't mean anything. They are just mechanics with a toyota uniform.The same mechanics will tell you that the transmission fluid shouldn't be changed.they are not engineers who designed these engines.If your owner manual recommends a 0w-8, you should use that as it flows better in these tiny 1.6L engines. But if yours says 5w-20 as the main oil and not an alternate, you can use it.
I purchased my wife a 2020 Camry SE has the same 2.5l engine, but I think her transmission is different she has the 8 speed automatic. All 2025 models are Hybrids now correct? By the way cars been awesome no issues in 4 years still got 3 years of payments left. Costs me $80 at the Toyota dealer to do ours so I would rather pay them then to have to go through the hassle of doing it myself LOL:P I have seen this engine in 2018 models hitting 300k miles and they did every 5k mile oil changes which is what we do. If hers had turbos I would do it every 3k those turbos are rough on oil. There is a huge benefit to doing a break in change early especially if you want to try and get 500k or more miles out of it. The 2.5l engines in these camries have been rock solid. If you have not already seen Carcarenut check out his channel hes a Toyota Master Tech for many years.
Replace the drain plug with a fumoto drain valve , it's makes oil changes easy and less mess . I have one on my 2004 Toyota tacoma since new , at 300k now it never has given me a problem .
Siempre he hecho lo mismo. Poseo un Corolla Cross 2024 con 7,500 millas. Su primer cambio a las 1,000 millas y el segundo a las 5,500. Lo aprendí de mi abuelo, nunca cambiaré aceite cada 10,000 millas.
@kurojack6874 mobil 1 is good. Castrol is another good one, too. Valvoline if there's none of the grades available. If $$$ is short, then a store brand with the grade is not bad till you have the cash to change it to the good thing.
this is the same engine as 18-24 camry A25A-FKS. I use 0W-16(recommended)or 0W-20. It will also take 5W-30 if you cannot find thinner oil. Just change it back to 8/16/20 at 5000 miles.
Stick to 0w30 or 5w30 these new oil viscosity is just to make sure the engine doesn’t last long I got a 23 Camry and a 25 Camry both use 5w30 in summer and 0w30 in winter
@@hass1337The thinner oil is for CAFE and emissions. With that said these motors like thinner oil. The best is 0w20 for longevity. I wouldn’t use 5w30 as it doesn’t flow as well during frigid conditions.
@@hass1337 there is risk of preventing the very small narrow passages in the VVTI System with a 30 grade on the higher end. This is not me talking out of my butt but you can re-search this I would highly recommend no higher viscosity than a 5W 20
My Toyota van sienna 2022 oil filter uses a canister type filter, understanding is this is to save the earth by not filling up the garbage dumps with more trash, But it’s more of a pain than just changing out a spin on filter, this filter looks like a spin on, have they gone back to spin on filters?
@@dsfgdsg233 right. i will also switch to mobile 1 at some point in time. i cant change oil myself, my friend has a workshop i will take my own oil and i will pay him 20 bucks to change. the only thing is that Toyota oil which Mobile makes might be having proprietary additives.
@@yassermian9913 you’re good, i guarantee you changing your oil more frequently (every 3000mi) have much more benefits than using “OEM” Engine oil. Full synthetic oil are generally similar in performance across all the big brands, some have more additives and some perform better in the cold, but they’re all decently good.
Per the owner's manual, the '25 Camry can use 0W-16 for only ONE oil change, then you have to go back to 0W-8 (which is no longer difficult to get). Do not use higher winter oil. And you check the oil level when the engine is up to operating temperature and the oil has expanded.
@@rachelgreen1368 That "asian water" is made by Mobil Oil. Me thinks you have a very weird bias about engine lubricants. Do you design oil formulations for Liquid Moly perhaps?
Good job! Yeah for years in my Toyotas I only use OEM filters in fact only OEM parts over all. Sometimes more expensive upfront but on my 310,000 mile 2009 Corolla it’s kept it running like a fine machine never regretted it
Checked my 2025 Camry SE oil level, only a bit oil drop at the tip of dipstick, and very thin oil film (hard to see) up to the top mark. Is normal (because of 0w8)?
I'm not sure if you look at 8:30 that's how it looked for me which was visible. On camera my thumb was accidently covering the top mark. It was about halfway between both dots for me and fairly visible. Did you wipe it off with a rag or paper towel then reinsert (and take it out again) to check?
@@WackyPossum Thank you! Yes I checked with clean dipstick many times as worried of low level due to possible oil burning. The film on my dipstick is nearly invisible, and even the drop on the tip end is way more colorless than yours. My car is also just over 1k miles. Will do my first oil change within a week as per your video. Then will know what's up with the oil level. Again appreciate the video that's what I've been looking for since day 1 with the new car.
The crush washer can be reused a couple of times. You should never prefill an oil filter. Unfiltered oil will go into the engine, besides this filter goes on sideways. All the oil would run out.
Why need to change the oil at 1,000 miles? The debris in the oil will be filtered through the oil filter. That’s what the oil filter is for. It’s a total myth that people is circling in the internet that you need to change the oil on your first 1000 or 2000 miles, but there is no science behind this theory, otherwise the manufacturer would had suggested in the maintenance guidebook. It’s just a simple physics and logic.
Nope, the new engines require 0w8. My 2019 Prius takes 0w16 and SAYS I can use 0w20 but must go back to original weight. Oil rings clog up & it hurts mpgs too. It not like old school & I'm a senior.
these modern car engine's oil pumps are electronic and calibrated for 0w-8, so experts say that stick to what Toyota's says. but i don't agree with Toyota saying that change your oil at 10k miles. Even Toyota experts say change at 5k or less.
@@yassermian9913 That's baloney. The oil pumps aren't "calibrated" for 0w8. Australian Toyotas have the exact same engines and the oil recommendations allow up to 5w40. 0w8 is only to satisfy American C.A.F. E. requirements.
Car is tilted up in the front. Not all the oil will be drained. Car should be jacked up to be level for draining and filling. Should use a torque wrench to tighten drain plug. Over tighten especially with aluminum oil pan will strip the thread. Happen to me once and never over torque plug again. Filling with 4.5 quarts when you did not drain all the oil. Sounds like over filling. Then checking oil level with cat tilted gives wrong reading. So many things done wrong. Sorry but not useful video.
Many people know how to do an oil change but few will know the nuances of doing it on a new model car. No one at the time made an oil change showing the process for the 2025 Camry. This video would have answered my own questions about the car had it existed. I checked sources and posts online and also referred to the manual. Many questions were answered such as how many bolts were on the skid plate and socket size. The oil filter number, socket size for the oil drain plug, the location of the front jack point, the recommended oil to name a few. It also showed the ease of removing the skid plate and the engine bay. Since I wasn't able to easily find these answers all in one spot I made a video for everyone else to refer to. Oil level was checked on a level surface and was correct, I would say it was very useful but to each their own.
Even if the car is level that oil pan is designed to retain at least half a quart of oil with how far the drain hole is recessed. With the car tilted back like that it's probably helping drain just a little bit more out.
@@davec3400 i believe you are right. if you are changing the brand of oil then dont put the plug back and put half or one qurart to rinse the engine so that the old brand is gone after that put the plug in and put rest of the new brand. I saw that technique which a certified lubricant expert was doing. he was changing oil for engine break-in period. but i thought this technique can be used if u are changing brands e.g. velvoline to mobile 1 etc etc
Smart man! 90% of people would do a break in oil change at 1k. This car should last forever
If only more people actually did that. I’m sure most owners don’t even with a scheduled maintenance plan under warranty
I was thinking of doing a 1000 mile oil change on my car as well. Thank you for this video showing me how I can do it. Will always lubricate the O ring.
The Toyota filter comes pre lubed
I have always done a first oil change at 1000 miles, get that break in oil and the damaging microscopic metal pieces out of there. However, I have zero faith in 0W anything in my car. My Grand Highlander calls for that as well, but with the option for 5W-20 which I opted for. The Toyota tech even called the 0W-8 oil apple juice. Toyota does that for one reason, maximize the MPG’s….. I’ll sacrifice a mile or two for better wear protection over the long haul.
You don't think Toyota has tested this oil weight in their engines by the engineers for years before you even see it on the lot? Yep, they do.....Tighter tolerances in modern engines make a huge difference. The engineers are further ahead in engine development in relationship to oil weight than you think.
@@Jay-nc7vk well of course they do skippy. And you don’t think the manufacturers would sacrifice longevity for a couple MPG’s as part of marketing and sales, please, don’t be naive. Plenty of independent oil experts even here on you tube that would tell you the same thing. Same for the recommended first oil change… Toyota recommends 10k…. But for some reason a whole bunch of people on here concur with the 1K first change recommendation. So….. is Toyota right about one but wrong about the other? I’ll stick with my tried and true (and expert supported agreement) to do a first change at 1K, AND, I’ll use the thickest oil acceptable to meet my warranty.
@@Astrocop17What are you talking about? Plenty of Toyotas last 200k+ miles. My Corolla calls for a 0w20 and there are corollas well over 200k miles that use 0w20. It’s not an apple juice. That oil is the most appropriate type of oil for your engine.0W is just thinner and it flows easily in cold weather. I don’t trust manufacturers either as they call the transmission fluid a life time fluid but I change mines. But you shouldnt mess with what goes in your engine. Just change it more often.
@@khawajarashid7799 I have two in my driveway/garage right now, and have had 6 others so I’m pretty well versed on Toyotas thank you very much. Read carefully, I didn’t call it apple juice, the TOYOTA TECH DID. I will abide by my warranty, by, putting in the thicker option 5W-20 recommended in my owners manual
@Astrocop17 dude toyota tech doesn't mean anything. They are just mechanics with a toyota uniform.The same mechanics will tell you that the transmission fluid shouldn't be changed.they are not engineers who designed these engines.If your owner manual recommends a 0w-8, you should use that as it flows better in these tiny 1.6L engines. But if yours says 5w-20 as the main oil and not an alternate, you can use it.
I purchased my wife a 2020 Camry SE has the same 2.5l engine, but I think her transmission is different she has the 8 speed automatic. All 2025 models are Hybrids now correct? By the way cars been awesome no issues in 4 years still got 3 years of payments left. Costs me $80 at the Toyota dealer to do ours so I would rather pay them then to have to go through the hassle of doing it myself LOL:P I have seen this engine in 2018 models hitting 300k miles and they did every 5k mile oil changes which is what we do. If hers had turbos I would do it every 3k those turbos are rough on oil. There is a huge benefit to doing a break in change early especially if you want to try and get 500k or more miles out of it. The 2.5l engines in these camries have been rock solid. If you have not already seen Carcarenut check out his channel hes a Toyota Master Tech for many years.
Yes, you are correct the 2025 model Camry are all hybrids. I also believe that 5000 mile oil changes is good practice and I too watch the CarCareNut.
Thank you for doing an early oil change. I didn't get to mine until almost 1500 miles.
Cool, spin on filter, no insert crap.
hate spin on filters.
Look online for a Toyota oil funnel that screws in the top of the valve cover it will stop all the mess on top of the engine
Replace the drain plug with a fumoto drain valve , it's makes oil changes easy and less mess . I have one on my 2004 Toyota tacoma since new , at 300k now it never has given me a problem .
Nice to see a 2025 Camry non hybrid, I thought 2025 were only hybrid models. Nice 😊
2025 Camrys only come in hybrid in North America (which I assume he’s at).
Edit: Added model year
Just changed on my '25 SE at ~1,200 miles, the drained oil was way much darker, it's near totally brown-black.
That color is awesome
Siempre he hecho lo mismo. Poseo un Corolla Cross 2024 con 7,500 millas. Su primer cambio a las 1,000 millas y el segundo a las 5,500. Lo aprendí de mi abuelo, nunca cambiaré aceite cada 10,000 millas.
Toyota says 0w-16 can be used in place of the 0w-8. I would switch that to the 0w-16 if it was my car.
Same
Why try to find the lost ark of motor oil when there’s the next best option
Mobil 1 ESP 0w30. At the least a quality 0w20.
@kurojack6874 mobil 1 is good. Castrol is another good one, too.
Valvoline if there's none of the grades available.
If $$$ is short, then a store brand with the grade is not bad till you have the cash to change it to the good thing.
Thanks for the video, it was needed
Just realizing if you put 18 inch rims on your Camry le it would look pretty badass
The rubber O ring on stock Toyota OEM filters are already pre-lubricated, so don't need to rub engine oil on it anymore
Well said
Old habits.
He an idiot. How can he not see the lube?
0:13 Very similar pedestrian sound from 2023-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, but with less noise from 2023 Toyota Prius 5th generation
this is the same engine as 18-24 camry A25A-FKS. I use 0W-16(recommended)or 0W-20. It will also take 5W-30 if you cannot find thinner oil. Just change it back to 8/16/20 at 5000 miles.
Stick to 0w30 or 5w30 these new oil viscosity is just to make sure the engine doesn’t last long I got a 23 Camry and a 25 Camry both use 5w30 in summer and 0w30 in winter
@@hass1337The thinner oil is for CAFE and emissions. With that said these motors like thinner oil. The best is 0w20 for longevity. I wouldn’t use 5w30 as it doesn’t flow as well during frigid conditions.
@@hass1337 there is risk of preventing the very small narrow passages in the VVTI System with a 30 grade on the higher end. This is not me talking out of my butt but you can re-search this I would highly recommend no higher viscosity than a 5W 20
A25A-FXS. The new ones supposedly use revised software for improved fuel efficiency. Someone please confirm this.
@@PFinkoloTL87 Yes, they run more in EV mode
I appreciate the video I gave you a 👍. If you ever change your transmission fluid can you please do a video thnx looking forward to it.
That’s the best to do first oil change at 1k 💪
please make more videos showing your self your really good at how to videos
thank you for making this vdieo.
Lefty loosy, righty tighty and put Some oil in the filter. 😎
اسحب مقياس العمق واتركه جانبا قبل تعبئة الزيت في المحرك سيساعد على خروج الهواء من فتحة المقياس وبالتالي استيعاب المحرك للزيت بدون مقاومة
0w-8 is crazy that shi look like water🤣🤣🤣
Always pre fill the filter
Love the disclaimer lol
My Toyota van sienna 2022 oil filter uses a canister type filter, understanding is this is to save the earth by not filling up the garbage dumps with more trash,
But it’s more of a pain than just changing out a spin on filter, this filter looks like a spin on, have they gone back to spin on filters?
Yes they have, this is a spin on filter for the 2025 Camry.
Whats with Toyota just making the front a big grill?
Toyota likes the snowplow look for their front ends.
wise decision, but why not getting original Toyota oil. also i believe Toyota must have given you10k and 20k free oil change right?
because it's just rebranded mobil 1, might as well get it cheaper by buying mobil 1.
@@dsfgdsg233 right. i will also switch to mobile 1 at some point in time. i cant change oil myself, my friend has a workshop i will take my own oil and i will pay him 20 bucks to change. the only thing is that Toyota oil which Mobile makes might be having proprietary additives.
@@yassermian9913 you’re good, i guarantee you changing your oil more frequently (every 3000mi) have much more benefits than using “OEM” Engine oil. Full synthetic oil are generally similar in performance across all the big brands, some have more additives and some perform better in the cold, but they’re all decently good.
@@dsfgdsg233 According to a sample test somewhere online (Toyota GMO vs Mobil 1) the additive package is a bit different, which surprised me.
I like to run it for 3-4 minutes and then check or leaks at the drain plug and the filter.
I've never seen anyone use a impact to lose the drain plug. Lol
Per the owner's manual, the '25 Camry can use 0W-16 for only ONE oil change, then you have to go back to 0W-8 (which is no longer difficult to get). Do not use higher winter oil. And you check the oil level when the engine is up to operating temperature and the oil has expanded.
0w8 is water. I always use 0w40.
@@rachelgreen1368 In a car that specifies 0W-8?? Why? Are you more experienced at knowing what oil is best for your engine than the manufacturer?
@@rachelgreen1368 unless you drive like a maniac or live in a extremely hot climate theres no need for 0w40
l like real oil with Euro approvals from Porsche and Mercedes. Not Asian water.
@@rachelgreen1368 That "asian water" is made by Mobil Oil. Me thinks you have a very weird bias about engine lubricants. Do you design oil formulations for Liquid Moly perhaps?
Good job! Yeah for years in my Toyotas I only use OEM filters in fact only OEM parts over all. Sometimes more expensive upfront but on my 310,000 mile 2009 Corolla it’s kept it running like a fine machine never regretted it
i did not see you torque the drain bolt other than that a good job
I bought mine used, and the service book states the first oil change was done at 10k. 😬
i do my oil changes every 3000 miles
you will not have any engine problem and it might run 400k miles
Checked my 2025 Camry SE oil level, only a bit oil drop at the tip of dipstick, and very thin oil film (hard to see) up to the top mark. Is normal (because of 0w8)?
I'm not sure if you look at 8:30 that's how it looked for me which was visible. On camera my thumb was accidently covering the top mark. It was about halfway between both dots for me and fairly visible. Did you wipe it off with a rag or paper towel then reinsert (and take it out again) to check?
@@WackyPossum Thank you! Yes I checked with clean dipstick many times as worried of low level due to possible oil burning. The film on my dipstick is nearly invisible, and even the drop on the tip end is way more colorless than yours. My car is also just over 1k miles. Will do my first oil change within a week as per your video. Then will know what's up with the oil level. Again appreciate the video that's what I've been looking for since day 1 with the new car.
The wors oil filter, there are superior oil filters than Toyotas
WTF is 0W-8???
Bathwater
Nah I'd personally put 0w-20 if I had one but that's just me
Did you really scrape the bottom of your car as you entered the garage?
I thought all 2025 camry are all hybrids.
@@LouieRey-n1y they are
You should pre fill the oil filter before installation. Always replace the crush washer.
The crush washer can be reused a couple of times. You should never prefill an oil filter. Unfiltered oil will go into the engine, besides this filter goes on sideways. All the oil would run out.
NOOO!!! THEY WENT BACK TO THE UGLY SCREW CAN TYPE!!!😭😭😭 I like the one that you have to use a specific socket to remove the plastic cap.
Why need to change the oil at 1,000 miles? The debris in the oil will be filtered through the oil filter. That’s what the oil filter is for.
It’s a total myth that people is circling in the internet that you need to change the oil on your first 1000 or 2000 miles, but there is no science behind this theory, otherwise the manufacturer would had suggested in the maintenance guidebook.
It’s just a simple physics and logic.
I would have replaced crush washer. Never reuse.
That hurt when I saw power tool used on oil pan plug. Ouch.
0w8 water based 🤣
Always replace the crush washer
❤❤😂Then dealers will void warranty cause you did at home 😅
Not true.
@kenji424how would they know you changed it?
0w20-0w30 would be my choice
Nope, the new engines require 0w8. My 2019 Prius takes 0w16 and SAYS I can use 0w20 but must go back to original weight. Oil rings clog up & it hurts mpgs too. It not like old school & I'm a senior.
Stick to 0w30 the engine would last much longer
Agree, especially of you live in hot summer environment.
these modern car engine's oil pumps are electronic and calibrated for 0w-8, so experts say that stick to what Toyota's says. but i don't agree with Toyota saying that change your oil at 10k miles. Even Toyota experts say change at 5k or less.
@@yassermian9913 That's baloney. The oil pumps aren't "calibrated" for 0w8. Australian Toyotas have the exact same engines and the oil recommendations allow up to 5w40. 0w8 is only to satisfy American C.A.F. E. requirements.
Car is tilted up in the front. Not all the oil will be drained. Car should be jacked up to be level for draining and filling. Should use a torque wrench to tighten drain plug. Over tighten especially with aluminum oil pan will strip the thread. Happen to me once and never over torque plug again. Filling with 4.5 quarts when you did not drain all the oil. Sounds like over filling. Then checking oil level with cat tilted gives wrong reading. So many things done wrong. Sorry but not useful video.
hybrids should not be overfilled because engine start/stop happens at 800 rpm and it makes a huge splash inside engine.
Many people know how to do an oil change but few will know the nuances of doing it on a new model car. No one at the time made an oil change showing the process for the 2025 Camry. This video would have answered my own questions about the car had it existed. I checked sources and posts online and also referred to the manual. Many questions were answered such as how many bolts were on the skid plate and socket size. The oil filter number, socket size for the oil drain plug, the location of the front jack point, the recommended oil to name a few. It also showed the ease of removing the skid plate and the engine bay. Since I wasn't able to easily find these answers all in one spot I made a video for everyone else to refer to. Oil level was checked on a level surface and was correct, I would say it was very useful but to each their own.
@@WackyPossum
You did a great job and your video answered my questions.
Thanks .
Even if the car is level that oil pan is designed to retain at least half a quart of oil with how far the drain hole is recessed. With the car tilted back like that it's probably helping drain just a little bit more out.
@@davec3400 i believe you are right. if you are changing the brand of oil then dont put the plug back and put half or one qurart to rinse the engine so that the old brand is gone after that put the plug in and put rest of the new brand. I saw that technique which a certified lubricant expert was doing. he was changing oil for engine break-in period. but i thought this technique can be used if u are changing brands e.g. velvoline to mobile 1 etc etc