What type of gasoline does the Land Cruiser use?
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The Land Cruiser uses 92-octane gasoline, and it can also use 95-octane gasoline. However, it must not use gasoline with an octane rating lower than 92, and diesel fuel is strictly prohibited. Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid derived from the fractional distillation, cracking, or pyrolysis of petroleum, and it is used as fuel. The Land Cruiser is Toyota's LAND CRUISER 200, an imported ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) produced by Toyota. In terms of body dimensions, the Land Cruiser measures 5170mm in length, 1970mm in width, 1945mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2850mm.
Last time when I drove my friend's old Land Cruiser on a long trip, we discussed this. The fuel cap of its 4.0L V6 clearly states 'Please use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or above.' In China, that corresponds to starting from 95 octane. Occasionally using 92 in an emergency is acceptable, but prolonged use will noticeably cause engine knocking and weak acceleration when climbing. To be honest, since you're already driving a high-end off-road vehicle like this, spending a bit more on 98 octane fuel actually saves you trouble. Large-displacement naturally aspirated engines are particularly picky—premium fuel ensures more complete combustion and noticeably improves throttle response. I've heard too many stories of vehicles breaking down in high-altitude crossings due to poor-quality fuel.
