Toyota Camry Solara 1999-2003

The Toyota Camry Solara, produced from 1999 to 2003, represented a sportier and more stylish variant of the popular Camry sedan, offering a blend of performance and practicality. This generation featured a sleeker and more streamlined exterior design, with a coupe and convertible body style available. The Solara's chassis and suspension were tuned for a slightly sportier ride than the regular Camry, balancing comfort and handling. Inside, it offered a comfortable cabin with well-designed controls and ample seating space for front and rear passengers.

In terms of technology, the Camry Solara integrated modern features, such as a CD player, available leather upholstery, and an optional JBL premium audio system. Safety features included standard airbags and antilock brakes. While the Solara wasn't marketed as a high-performance sports car, it provided a more engaging driving experience than the standard Camry. It appealed to those seeking a stylish and sporty coupe or convertible with Toyota's renowned reputation for reliability.

Toyota Solara specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: XV20

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Oil capacity: 4.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: GF-5
• Drain Plug Torque:  33FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 5.0 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 70 L. (18.5 gal, 15.4 Imp. gal.

Lubrication system

• Capacity: 
  • 2AZ−FE engine: 3.8 L. (4.0 qt, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
  • 1MZ−FE engine: 4.7 L. (5.0 qt, 4.1 Imp. qt.)

Cooling System

• Type:
  • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
  •  Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
• Capacity: 
  • 2AZ−FE engine: 6.3 L. (6.5 qt, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
  • 1MZ−FE engine: 9.2 L. (9.7 qt, 8.1 Imp. qt.)

Clutch

• Type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Manual Transaxle

• Type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5 SAE 75W−90
• Capacity:  2.5 L (2.6 qt , 2.2 Imp qt.)

Automatic Transaxle

• Type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
• Capacity: 
  • 2AZ−FE engine: 3.9 L. (4.1 qt, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
  • 1MZ−FE engine: 4.75 L. (5.0 qt, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

Brakes

• Type:
  • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

Steering

• Type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III

Powertrain

Engine

•  2.2 L 5S-FE I4
• 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4
• 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 9006
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 1157NA
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1157NA
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: 9005
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9006

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb: 1157NA
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 3156
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK7
  • 157

Interior Lights

• Courtesy Light Bulb:
  • 194
  • DE3021
• Dome Light Bulb: DE3423
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 74
• Trunk Light Bulb: 194