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8-1. Specifications
RAV4_OM_OM42899E_(AE)
Fuel information
◆ Gasoline engine
X 3ZE-FE*
1
and 2AR-FE engines
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 91 or higher.
X 3ZR-FAE*
2
engine
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
For optimum engine performance, select premium unleaded gaso-
line with a Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.
If this premium type cannot be obtained, you can temporarily use
unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number as low as 91.
*
1
: With model code*
3
that has “Q” as the last letter.
*
2
: With model code*
3
that has “W” as the last letter.
*
3
: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label. (→P. 481)
◆ Diesel engine
You must only use diesel fuel that contains 500 ppm or less of sul-
fur with a cetane number of 48 or higher.