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8-1. Specifications
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane
Number of 95 or higher for optimum engine performance.
If this premium type cannot be obtained, you may temporarily
use unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number as low
as 91.
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Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota 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 a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
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If your engine knocks
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Consult your Toyota dealer.
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You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
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Notice on fuel quality
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Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
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Do not use gasoline with metallic additives, for example manganese, iron
or lead, otherwise it may cause damage on your engine or emission con-
trol system.
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Do not add aftermarket fuel additives which contain metallic additives.
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Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100.
The use of gasoline containing methanol may cause engine damage or
failure.
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