Correct engine oil for 2003 camry

[cranswick]

Hi l topped up the engine oil in my 2003 toyota camry , l just want to make sure l used the correct oil the oil l used was correct and wont cause any problems, l used valvoline 10W - 30 W on the packet it said ' Dura blend for direct injection and trubo injection engines" does it matter if my engine is not direct injection, is this oil OK

heres is a link of what l used Valvoline 1L DuraBlend 10W-30 Engine Oil - Bunnings Australia

 

[campbeam]

Good action to have topped up the engine oil. Your best reference for the engine oil specification is your owners manual [i.e. vehicle manufacturer]. Alternative source is the lubrication guide from engine oil manufacturers.

https://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/

http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/NulonAus/

What is very important is the oil change interval. Compared to engine repairs, oil is cheap.

"Old school" recommendation is an oil change interval based upon 5000 kms or 6 months. There are quite a number of posts on this Forum supporting this "Old school" recommendation.

Quite simply, if you want to avoid expensive engine repairs, use a quality known brand engine oil with a suitable oil viscosity for your engine and have regular oil change intervals.