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Fuel information
When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line in your vehicle.
For optimum engine performance,
select premium unleaded gasoline
with a Research Octane Number of
95 (Octane rating 91) or higher.
If this premium type cannot be
obtained, you may temporarily use
unleaded gasoline with a Research
Octane Number as low as 91
(Octane rating as low as 87).
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a
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gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended
gasoline where the ethanol content is up to
10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended
gasoline to be used has an Octane Number
that follows the above.
If your engine knocks
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Consult your Lexus dealer.
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You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
8-1. Specifications
NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
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Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
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Do not use gasoline with metallic addi-
tives, for example manganese, iron or
lead, otherwise it may cause damage
on your engine or emission control
system
Do not add aftermarket fuel additives
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which contain metallic additives.
Bioethanol fuel sold under names such
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as "E50" or "E85" and fuel containing
a large amount of ethanol should not
be used. Your vehicle can use gasoline
mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use
of fuel with more than 10% ethanol
content (E10) will damage the vehicle's
fuel system. You must ensure that refu-
eling is carried out only from a source
where fuel specification and quality
can be guaranteed. In case of any
doubt, ask your Lexus dealer.
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Do not use the methanol blended gas-
oline such as M15, M85, M100.
The use of gasoline containing metha-
nol may cause engine damage or fail-
ure.
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