6329-1. Specifications
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
Engine
Model 8AR-FTS
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with turbocharger)
Bore and stroke 86.0 86.0 mm (3.39 3.39 in.)
Displacement 1998 cm3 (121.9 cu. in.)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard
EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
6409-1. Specifications
IS200t_EE(OM53D77E)
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus 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.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard
EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Rese arch Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Rese arch Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
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 will cause the three-way cata lytic converter to lose its effectiveness
and the emission control system to function improperly.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel contain-
ing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage
the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel
containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. Your vehicle can use gaso-
line mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol content
(E10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried
out only from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100. The use of gas-
oline containing methanol may cause engine damage or failure.
