Fuel; Operation In Foreign Countries - Toyota LAND CRUISER Owner's Manual

Fuel

Selecting the proper fuel is essential
for satisfactory engine performance.
Engine damage caused by use of improp-
er fuels is not covered under Toyota's new
vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Do not use improper fuels. If improp-
er fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
FUEL TYPE
Use only diesel fuel.
CETANE NUMBER
Select cetane number 50 (cetane index
45) or higher.
Use of fuel with an cetane number lower
than stated will cause persistent heavy
knocking. If severe, this will lead to en-
gine damage.
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If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your steady speed on level roads, consult your steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice However, occasionally, you may notice However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel- light knocking for a short time while accel- light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal erating or driving up hills. This is normal erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern. and there is no need for concern. and there is no need for concern.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Vehicles without sub fuel tank system Vehicles without sub fuel tank Vehicles without sub fuel tank
90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.)
Vehicles with sub fuel tank system Vehicles with sub fuel tank system Vehicles with sub fuel tank system
Main fuel tank Main fuel tank Main fuel tank
90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.)
Sub fuel tank Sub fuel tank Sub fuel tank Sub fuel tank Sub fuel tank
90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.) 90 L (23.8 gal., 19.8 Imp. gal.)
Operation in foreign
countries
If you plan to drive your Toyota in
another country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel.