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What Kind of Gas Does a Toyota RAV4 Take?

My grandma recently got a Toyota RAV4 and isn’t the most car savvy. What kind of gas does a Toyota RAV4 take? Is there a preference for a certain type of gas?

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Elaine Yang · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The kind of gas a
Toyota
RAV4 takes depends on what trim and year model you have! Once you figure out the make of your vehicle, you’ll be able to determine what the
best type of gas
you can use to refuel your Toyota.
No matter what trim level or year of
Toyota RAV4
, you must use unleaded regular gasoline of octane number 87 or higher. Using gas with a lower octane number might cause engine knocking, so make sure to double-check your gas options before refueling.
Here are two types of fuel you should avoid using:
  • Gasoline with MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl): Toyota advises their drivers to avoid this type of fuel, as it may cause emission control issues in the vehicle.
  • Gasoline without detergents: Gas with added detergents maintain and clean your vehicle’s fuel system. All gas sold at top-tier retailers contains a minimum amount of detergent in their gas. Try to avoid filling up at BP, Amoco, Walmart, or 7-Eleven, as their gas doesn’t add detergent to their fuel.
And you’re good to go! Learning about what fuel is best and what fuel to avoid for your Toyota RAV4 should be a piece of cake—just like shopping for
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