octane Lexus IS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

5669-1. Specifications
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Engine
Model 8AR-FTS
Type 4-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.)
Va l v e c l e a r a n c e
(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.)

5749-1. Specifications
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
■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 dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking fo r 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 Research Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.