Toyota2008–2011Technical specifications

Camry 3.5: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3.5-litre petrol (engine code 2GR-FE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (2GR-FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Years: 2008–2011
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 2GR-FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 204 kW (277 hp)
Engine size: 3,456 cc
Cylinders: 6 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 6.1 litres

All 116 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	3456
Compression ratio :1	10,8
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
Ignition system Type	SFI
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	EFI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	Mass
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Firing order	1-2-3-4-5-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) takes 6.1 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 9.0 litres.

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	➞10°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A3
Engine with filter(s) litres	6.1
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Toyota ATF WS
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
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If 'D' shift indicator flashes (transmission fluid temperature is above 45°C): Switch ignition OFF. Allow transmission fluid to cool, then repeat steps 2-7.
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	6.6
Automatic transmission fluid
Coolant Type	Toyota SLLC
Coolant Colour	Pink
Cooling system - total capacity litres	9.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II/III
Power steering fluid litres	1.0

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 8,5 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	25 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8,5 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	171 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	7-10

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/650±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	650±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,3 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2400-2600
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,2
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12,0 (48)
Alternator output A/V/rpm	30/13,2-14,8/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure
Compression pressure bar	9,8-14,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	—
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,23
Thermostat opens °C	80-84

Fuel system

Lambda sensor heater resistance
System pressure bar	3,0-3,4
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	310-326/80
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	1630-3225
Injector Ohm	11,6-12,4
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	—
Throttle motor Ohm	0,3-100

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	FK20HR11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
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Cylinder head bolts
Tighten	18 Nm
Tighten	36 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Stage 1	—
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Bolts 20 and 23: Bolt length = 45 mm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	—
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Big end bearings
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Sump bolts	—
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine or filling engine with oil to allow sealant to dry.
Sump drain bolt	40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	-/83 Nm
After installing driveplate wait 1 hour before starting engine.
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	250 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	100 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine.
Camshaft/rocker cover	—
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Inlet manifold to cylinder head	21 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	21 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	62 Nm
Water pump	—
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Bolts C may be re-used if Three Bond 1344 is applied to bolt threads.
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	21 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	20 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	15 Nm
Assemble components within 3 minutes. Do not start engine for 1 hour.
Oil filter	25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	294 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	80 Nm
Steering wheel	50 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	70 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Steering track rod end
Brake caliper to carrier Front	34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	107 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	27 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	62 Nm
ABS sensor Front	8 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	500±50
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	130+15
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota Camry 3.5?

The firing order for the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

How much oil does the Toyota Camry 3.5 take?

The Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) takes 6.1 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Camry 3.5?

Valve clearances on the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Camry 3.5?

Brake discs on the Toyota Camry 3.5 (2008–2011) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 8,5 mm rear.