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2000 Toyota Solara — V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Solara V6.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Toyota Solara V6 arrives as a passenger-car coupe and convertible built on the Camry platform, pairing a V6 engine with a four-speed automatic and an EPA-rated 17/25/20 mpg combined cycle that reflects its era's balance of refinement and usable power. Its powertrain calls for 3.8 quarts of 5W-30 API-spec oil, a straightforward maintenance baseline that aligns with the model's generally uncomplicated service profile. Owner-reported issues for this model year total just ten complaints — dominated by the Engine & Engine Cooling category — with zero recalls recorded, placing the 2000 well below the generation's 2004 peak of 161 complaints and only modestly above the 1998 low of one. That positioning suggests a mature, stable point in the Solara's first-generation run where most early-production variability had already been resolved.

Model year200420032002200120001999

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 a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. 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.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-65HR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780103010
Fuel filter2330020040 alt 2330079545
Front wiper blades8522206020 alt 8521204031
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 9091603090

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.2 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Track (front / rear)61 / 59.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

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 Bolts159 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

RefrigerantR12
Refrigerant Capacity1.76 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard 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 Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 miTiming Belt (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.

The 2000 Toyota Solara represents the fourth year of this generation and sits at a notable inflection point in the federal record. Complaints rose sharply from 2 in 1999 to 10 in 2000, and TSBs increased from 10 to 13, signaling the beginning of escalating reliability concerns—though this target year still predates the dramatic spike that begins in 2002 (86 complaints, 3 investigations). The 2000 model had no recalls or NHTSA investigations, unlike model years 2004–2008 which accumulated recalls and multiple investigations. The top complaint areas were Engine & Engine Cooling (5) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), with one crash complaint and no fire complaints recorded. The data suggests 2000 falls just before the significant deterioration in the model's reliability record, making it a comparatively safer choice within this generation compared to the troubled 2002–2008 model years.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension1
Visibility1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TC001022002-05-24Power TrainSUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENTS. *TT
BO023012001-09-14Seat BeltsSUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. *JG
4352001-03-13StructureTHIS ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGE STATES THAT TOYOTA IS OFFERING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK…
BO002012001-01-26Seat BeltsTOYOTA CUSTOMERS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THEIR SEAT BELTS MAY…
BR004002000-10-20Service Brakes, HydraulicINFORMATION REGARDING BRAKE PAD CLICKING NOISE. *JB

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 2000 Solara V6 take?

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

Does the 2000 Solara have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.