2008 Toyota Camry - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Toyota Camry belongs to a Toyota Camry lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 41 model years, from 1983 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.4L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1983) and later (2026) Camry model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional or synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around visibility (189), structure (130), engine (121). A representative report reads: "The dashboard in my 2008 Toyota Camry LE has deteriorated over time and has melted, becoming sticky and glossy. This condition causes sunlight to reflect off..." There are 8 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...E ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 21 city / 31 highway MPG, 25 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional or Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| Oil filter | Fram PH4967 |
| EPA combined | 25 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 8 |
| Technical service bulletins | 26 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.