2009 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER octane

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When installing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until you hear a click.
The cap will turn slightly to the
opposite direction when released.
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 91 [Research Octane
Number 96] or higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 Imp. gal.)

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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Fuel
Model1GR-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.006  0.010 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
0.011  0.015 in. (0.29
 0.39 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)

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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while
accelerating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for
concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the
brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota
dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required
emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine
performance. If 91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane
Number 91). Use of unleaded gasolin e with an octane rating lower
than 91 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead
to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher
octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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Vehicle specifications
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The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the
oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 91.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels.
If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 289Fuel filler doorP. 6 8
Tire inflation pressure
P. 3 9 2
Hood lock release lever P. 289
Fuel tank capacity 19.0 gal . (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 9 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 5.5 (5.2, 4.6)
Without filter 5.2 (4.9, 4.3)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 387
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-30