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1998 Toyota Camry — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 Camry V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1998 Toyota Camry V6 is a midsize passenger car that sits on Toyota’s reliable body platform and is powered by a robust V6 engine, requiring 3.8 quarts of 5W‑30 API‑approved oil for optimal performance. Its automatic four‑speed transmission delivers a respectable EPA rating of 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. While the model received six recalls that year, the 1998 Camry’s overall complaint volume—647 owner reports with the most frequent issue in service brakes and hydraulics—remains moderate compared to the series’ peak of 3,613 complaints in 2007 and a low of 11 in 2014, indicating a solid, if not exemplary, reliability standing within its decade of production.

Model year200520042003200120001999199819951994

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1 alt 90915YZZD1
Engine air filter1780103010
Fuel filter2330079545 alt 2330020040
Front wiper blades8522236041 alt 85212AA010
Serpentine belt900809112283 alt 909160235683
Thermostat9091603090 alt 90916A3003

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight2998 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 59.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 1998 XLE V6
194 hpHorsepower (as tested)
209 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1998XLE V6 3.0L V67.80 sec15.90 sec194 hpFWD
1997CE V6 3.0L V67.00 sec15.40 sec194 hpFWD
1997LE V6 3.0L V67.70 sec15.90 sec194 hpFWD
1997LE V6 3.0L V67.90 sec16.00 sec194 hpFWD
1999Solara SE V6 Coupe 3.0L V66.90 sec15.30 sec200 hpFWD
1999Solara SE V6 Coupe 3.0L V67.10 sec15.60 sec200 hpFWD
2000LE V6 3.0L V68.00 sec16.10 sec194 hpFWD
2001Solara SE V6 Convertible 3.0L V68.20 sec16.00 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, ATF in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.8 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts80 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts239 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9200-16,700 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity4.90 oz
Optional BCI Group Number24F
Optional BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.4-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142-178 psi
Engine Compression145-218 psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-78 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 36-71 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle34 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit0.0059 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 1.102 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Final Drive (drain & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data positions the 1998 Camry at the apex of complaint activity for its generation, with 647 complaints representing a sharp increase from 476 in 1996 and 587 in 1997, before tapering to 621 in 1999 and 538 in 2000. Recall campaigns held steady at six—matching 1999 and 2000 while exceeding 1997’s four—and technical service bulletins remained consistent at 140, indicating manufacturer service support stayed stable despite the spike in consumer reports. The highest-volume complaint areas were Service Brakes, Hydraulic (98), Engine & Engine Cooling (87), Vehicle Speed Control (70), and Suspension (55), with 65 crash-related and 33 fire-related incidents recorded, though the data does not specify underlying causes. As 1998 represents the peak of the federal filing curve within this model run, prospective buyers should prioritize 1999 or 2000 examples showing lower complaint volumes with equivalent recall coverage, though a documented service history addressing the high-incidence brake and engine categories can mitigate the statistical risk.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
140
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
647
Owner complaints
65 involved a crash · 33 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 647 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic98
Engine & Engine Cooling87
Vehicle Speed Control70
Suspension55
Air Bags39
Tires39
Structure32
Seat Belts31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

01V012000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 16/01/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 140 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0043-142024-01-22EquipmentOBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0057-182023-05-30EquipmentTSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new…
TTT0636202022-03-17Back Over PreventionTT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1998 Camry V6 take?

3.8 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1998 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V6 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.