This mechanic was shocked to discover that the new 2025 Toyota Camry requires one of the thinnest motor oils on the market: The 0W-8 motor oil.
Posted on the Automotive in the Field (@automotiveinthefield) TikTok account, the video has racked up over 161,000 views.
In the 11-second video, the mechanic approaches a 2025 Toyota Camry and lifts the camera to show a sticker under the hood. “You know, all these manufacturers that keep you guessing,” he begins.
“0W-8, huh? That’s the first I’ve seen of that. What’s it, water?” he asks as the video ends.
Is 0W-8 too thin to trust?
This isn’t the first time a TikToker has criticized Toyota for using 0W-8 motor oil and questioned its viscosity. In May, TikToker Faye’s viral video questioned the wisdom of using such a thin motor oil for the 2025 Toyota Camry.
At any rate, leading motor oil manufacturers assure drivers that they precisely engineer the low viscosity of 0W-8 oil to meet the specific needs of advanced and hybrid vehicles, including the new Camry.
Mobil states that its Mobil 1 0W-8 motor oil “engineers today’s advanced and hybrid engines […] to improve fuel economy and extend engine life for vehicles of all ages.”
The comments don’t trust 0W-8 oil either
People flooded the comments section, echoing Automotive in the Field’s concerns about 0W-8 motor oil.
A commenter jokingly wrote, “I work at Toyota it’s apple juice[,] bro.”
Another person said, “As a Toyota tech, I can confirm it might as well be water [tired face emoji].”
One comment read, “2026 is using 0w0 or air.”
It wasn’t all jokes. One comment pointed out the increased costs of oil changes for vehicles that use 0W-8 motor oil.
“[The] [best] part is it’s $20 a quart from Toyota. Used in the new Prius, the Crown[,] and some trim levels of Corolla. [It’s] [like] $127 in parts for an oil change on them now.”
@automotivenfield Will extra virgin olive oil work as a substitute?🤣
♬ original sound – Automotive In The Field
The Automotive in the Field TikTok account did not immediately respond to the Daily Dot’s request for comment. Additionally, we reached out to Toyota for a comment as well.
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