Fuel information
You must only use unleaded
gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with
a Research Octane Number of
91 or higher for optimum
engine performance.
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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 accel-
erating 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
control system.
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Do not add aftermarket fuel addi-
tives which contain metallic addi-
tives.
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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 dam-
age or failure.
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