Would it be safe to use a synthetic or synthetic blend oil in my 2006 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder that has 85,000 miles on it? Would I be better off staying with conventional oil?

10

Asked by trw01 Aug 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM about the 2006 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2 Answers

345

If you're not having any problems with conventional then stick with it. I'm guessing you're asking because you've heard that synthetic oil contains detergents that can clean off the "gunk" that standard oil leaves behind on internal components and valves. Some people experience leaks after switching to synthetic because of that process. I use synthetic on both of my vehicles (and many other past vehicles) and never had problems - it also lets me drive longer without needing to change the oil. If you read responses from others with questions similar to this you will see a mixed bag when it comes to results from switching to synthetic or synblend. Take your car to your Toyota dealer and ask for their opinion when you do your next oil change and I'm sure they'll steer you in the right direction.

3 people found this helpful.
20

What if the Camry is used? I just bought a 2006 Camry LE, I dont know what type oil the previous owners were using, trad or syn.

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    34,290
  • #2
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    19,180
  • #3
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    5,530
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
52 Great Deals out of 978 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Corolla
143 Great Deals out of 2,269 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Civic
206 Great Deals out of 4,071 listings starting at $2,877
Used Toyota RAV4
151 Great Deals out of 3,007 listings starting at $4,500
Used Toyota Camry Hybrid
19 Great Deals out of 205 listings starting at $7,995
Used Toyota Avalon
3 Great Deals out of 36 listings starting at $6,995
Used Toyota Tacoma
36 Great Deals out of 786 listings starting at $9,975
Used Nissan Altima
35 Great Deals out of 667 listings starting at $1,995
Used Lexus IS
18 Great Deals out of 399 listings starting at $599
Used Toyota 4Runner
26 Great Deals out of 536 listings starting at $14,791
Used Toyota Highlander
32 Great Deals out of 835 listings starting at $7,498
Used Lexus ES
17 Great Deals out of 214 listings starting at $5,900
Used Dodge Charger
36 Great Deals out of 865 listings starting at $5,995
Used Honda CR-V
187 Great Deals out of 5,043 listings starting at $440

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.