Toyota Camry Solara 2004-2008

The Toyota Camry Solara, produced from 2004 to 2008, continued offering a stylish and sporty alternative to the regular Camry sedan, focusing on comfort and practicality. This generation maintained the coupe and convertible body styles, with a refined and contemporary exterior design. The Solara's chassis and suspension were tuned to provide a comfortable and smooth ride, making it an ideal choice for long-distance cruising. Inside, it featured a well-appointed cabin with comfortable seating, intuitive controls, and an emphasis on passenger comfort, especially in the front seats.

In terms of technology, the Camry Solara integrated modern amenities for its time, including an optional touchscreen navigation system, available leather upholstery, and a premium sound system. Safety features included standard airbags, antilock brakes, and stability control. While it continued to offer a more engaging driving experience than the regular Camry, the Solara was not positioned as a high-performance vehicle, making it suitable for those who valued a blend of style, comfort, and Toyota's renowned reliability. In summary, the Toyota Camry Solara from 2004 to 2008 remained an appealing choice for buyers seeking a midsize coupe or convertible that combined sporty design with practicality and comfort.

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

Chassis

• Type: XV30

Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 18FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.5 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• 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: 3.6 L. (3.8 qt, 3.2 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: 6.2 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, 4.2 Imp. qt.)

Brakes

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

Steering

• Type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III

Powertrain

Engine

• 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4
• 3.3 L 3MZ-FE V6

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Low Beam Light Bulb:
  • D4S
  • H11
• High Beam Light Bulb: 9011
• Fog Light Bulb: H11 LED
• Side Marker Light Bulb: 3457A
• Turn Signal Light Bulb: 3457A
• Parking Light Bulb: 3457A
• Daytime Running Light Bulb: 9011

Rear Lights

• Reverse/Back-Up Light Bulb: 921
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
• License Plate Light Bulb: 194
• Parking Light Bulb: 3457A
• Turn Signal Light Bulb: 7440A

Interior Lights

• Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: DE3175
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 2721
• Trunk or Cargo Area Light: 2825
• Dome Light Bulb: 578
• Map Light Bulb: 168
• Courtesy Light Bulb: 194