Vehiclespecifications -> Fuel information for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Eleventh generation (2013-2017)

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Fuel inform at ion  
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.  
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.  
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87  
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to  
engine damage.  
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline  
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that  
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.  
Gasoline quality  
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-  
line 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 U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed  
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),  
which is expected to be applied worldwide.  
The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission  
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.  
The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and  
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.  
Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives  
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to  
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.  
All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to  
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA's lowest additives concen-  
tration program.  
Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For  
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,  
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Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline  
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-  
genates 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.  
Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline  
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%  
DO NOT use gasoline contain-  
ing more than 15% ethanol.  
ethanol.  
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline  
that could contain more than 15% etha-  
(30% ethanol)  
(50% ethanol)  
nol, including from any pump labeled  
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some  
examples of fuel containing more than  
15% ethanol).  
(85% ethanol)  
If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no  
lower than 87.  
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.  
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT  
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-  
clopentadienyl 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.  
If your engine knocks  
Consult your Toyota dealer.  
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-  
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.  
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 the type previously stated.  
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance  
problems.  
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the  
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.  
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.  
Fuel-related poor driveability  
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (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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