Fuel Information - Lexus LFA Owner's Manual

6-1. Specifications

Fuel information

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research Octane
Number 96) or higher is required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
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To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Gasoline quality
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In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Gasoline quality standards
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Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
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specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
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levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
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improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
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Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
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avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
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clean intake systems.
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