Fuel Information - Toyota Avalon Operating Manual

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher required for optimum engine per-
formance. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower
than 87 may result in engine knocking and significantly reduced
performance. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage
and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane
unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
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Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
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Gasoline quality standards
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Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
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The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
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The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
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