Toyota Camry coolant flush:$110 to $170at most shops, 2026
The Camry has been the best-selling midsize sedan in the US for most of the past two decades. As of 2025 it is hybrid-only, with the 2.5L Atkinson plus electric replacing both the older non-hybrid 2.5L and the discontinued 3.5L V6. The coolant flush story is straightforward Toyota SLLC pink with a 100,000-mile first interval.
DIY
$30 - $60
Engine side only on hybrid
Chain / indy
$110 - $170
Machine flush
Toyota dealer
$180 - $280
Hybrid +$20-40
Camry spec card
Cooling systemGeneration pricing
Camry pricing across generations
6th gen (2007-2011)
$100 - $1502.4L 2AZ-FE four, 3.5L 2GR-FE V6. Some early model years had a specific Toyota interval shortcut from oil-only services.
7th gen (2012-2017)
$105 - $1552.5L 2AR-FE four, 3.5L V6, hybrid intro. SLLC throughout, simple radiator drain layout.
8th gen (2018-2024)
$110 - $1652.5L A25A-FKS four, 3.5L V6 (until 2024), 2.5L hybrid. Refined engine bay layout, easier petcock access.
9th gen Hybrid only (2025+)
$120 - $1702.5L Atkinson hybrid. Inverter circuit dealer-managed. Refined air-bleed procedure.
Camry XSE V6 (2018-2024)
$120 - $1703.5L V6 with sport tune. Same SLLC, larger capacity (~2.4 gal).
Camry TRD (2020-2024)
$120 - $170Track-tuned V6 with sport exhaust. Coolant system unchanged from XSE.
Hybrid notes
What the 2025+ hybrid Camry changes
Toyota made the 2025 Camry hybrid-only, dropping the 2.5L non-hybrid and the 3.5L V6 from the lineup. The hybrid powertrain uses a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle engine paired with electric motors. The engine's cooling circuit runs the same SLLC pink as every other Camry, with the same 100,000-mile first interval and 50,000-mile subsequent interval.
What changes is the second cooling circuit. The inverter, the power control unit, and the electric motors generate heat that needs its own thermal management. This circuit uses a specialized non-conductive coolant in a much smaller capacity (about 0.5 gallons). The inverter coolant is service-replaced at extended intervals (typically 100,000 to 150,000 miles per the Toyota service schedule) and is not part of a routine engine-coolant flush.
For a 2025+ Camry owner the practical impact is modest. The engine flush still costs about what it always cost. The inverter coolant is dealer territory and is not something to think about until the maintenance minder prompts. A chain quick-lube doing a Camry flush is doing only the engine side. They do not touch the inverter circuit, which is correct.
Pricing at the dealer for a 2025+ hybrid Camry runs about $20 to $40 above the discontinued non-hybrid. The increase covers the technician's checklist time on the inverter circuit and the air-bleed procedure on the engine side, which is slightly more involved on the hybrid due to the electric water pump.
Hybrid Camry DIY caveats
- Engine-side flush at home: yes, similar to the non-hybrid procedure.
- Inverter circuit: dealer or hybrid specialist only. Requires scan tool to bleed.
- Air bleed on engine side: the electric water pump may need scan-tool command for full purge.
- If the maintenance minder prompts for inverter coolant: that is dealer territory regardless of how you handle the engine flush.
Common questions
Toyota Camry coolant flush FAQ
How much does a Toyota Camry coolant flush cost in 2026?
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A Toyota Camry coolant flush costs $110 to $170 at most independent shops in 2026. Chain quick-lubes stocking Asian Vehicle Pink charge $109 to $149. Toyota and Lexus dealers charge $180 to $260 with Toyota Genuine SLLC. The 2025-onward 9th gen Camry is hybrid-only, which adds $20 to $40 to the dealer price.
What coolant does the Toyota Camry use?
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All Camrys 2004 and newer use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC), the pre-diluted pink PHOAT formulation. Toyota part 00272-SLLC2. Verified aftermarket alternatives are Zerex Asian Vehicle Pink, Prestone Asian Vehicles Pink, and Peak Asian Vehicle Pink. Older Camrys (pre-2004) used a green silicate IAT that should not be mixed with SLLC.
How often should the Camry coolant be flushed?
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Toyota specifies 100,000 miles or 10 years for the first flush on factory-fill SLLC. Subsequent flushes at 50,000 miles or 5 years. The hybrid Camry follows the same engine-side interval; the inverter cooling has its own dealer-managed service.
How much SLLC does a Camry hold?
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The 2.5L hybrid Camry (current and 2018-2024) holds about 2.0 gallons of pre-diluted SLLC for the engine cooling system. The discontinued 3.5L V6 (through 2024) held about 2.4 gallons. The older 2.5L non-hybrid (2018-2024) held the same 2.0 gallons as the hybrid engine side.
Is a Camry coolant flush DIY-able?
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Yes for the non-hybrid 2.5L. The procedure mirrors the Corolla with slightly more coolant. Time about 75 to 90 minutes, parts $30 to $60. The hybrid engine side is also DIY-able if you only do the engine circuit and leave the inverter circuit to the dealer.
Was the Camry V6 cooling system different?
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Slightly. The 3.5L V6 Camry held about 0.4 gallons more coolant than the 2.5L four-cylinder due to the larger engine block volume. Same SLLC, same interval, same flush procedure. The V6 was discontinued for the 2025 model year when Camry went hybrid-only.
Is the new hybrid Camry more expensive to flush?
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The dealer price for the 2025+ hybrid Camry runs $190 to $280 versus $180 to $230 for the discontinued non-hybrid. Most of the upcharge covers the inverter circuit check, even though the inverter coolant itself is not flushed at the same appointment unless it is due.
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