2003 camry oil use

[cranswick]

hi l have a 2003 camry, its using about 1 litre per 5,000 km on country highways, how worried should l be with that oil use, its 5w-30w

[Baxter190388]

It is a common issue with the 2azfe engine, nothing to worry about

[cranswick]

thanks the last couple of years l noticed its using more oil, so 1 litre per 5000 km would be pity normal for a 20 year old camry with 300,000 kms;

is 5W -30W the best oil and what  brand is best or are all the brands like pity much the same

Edited May 16, 2023 by cranswick

[campbeam]

Check your owner's manual for the oil viscosity ranges recommended for your specific vehicle. Additional option is to search the Lube Guides for Penrite and/or Nulon.

I buy my engine oil when on special and stay with proven brand name oils e.g. Penrite, Nulon, Gulf Western, Castrol, Shell, etc.