{"id":2741,"date":"2024-01-09T07:30:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T07:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2024-01-10T16:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T16:04:58","slug":"can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Put Premium Gas in My Toyota Rav4?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Every car owner wants their car to run well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<article>\n<p>You may wonder about the right gas for your RAV4.<\/p>\n<section>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#What_Kind_of_Gas_Does_a_Toyota_Rav4_Use\" title=\"What Kind of Gas Does a Toyota Rav4 Use?\">What Kind of Gas Does a Toyota Rav4 Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Is_Premium_Gas_Better_for_Your_RAV4\" title=\"Is Premium Gas Better for Your RAV4?\">Is Premium Gas Better for Your RAV4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Does_the_Toyota_RAV4_Need_Premium_Gas\" title=\"Does the Toyota RAV4 Need Premium Gas?\">Does the Toyota RAV4 Need Premium Gas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Why_People_Think_Premium_Gas_is_Better\" title=\"Why People Think Premium Gas is Better\">Why People Think Premium Gas is Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Can_Premium_Gas_Harm_Your_Toyota_RAV4\" title=\"Can Premium Gas Harm Your Toyota RAV4?\">Can Premium Gas Harm Your Toyota RAV4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#What_If_My_RAV4_Has_a_Turbocharged_Engine\" title=\"What If My RAV4 Has a Turbocharged Engine?\">What If My RAV4 Has a Turbocharged Engine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Should_I_Ever_Use_Premium_Gas\" title=\"Should I Ever Use Premium Gas?\">Should I Ever Use Premium Gas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Is_There_a_Benefit_to_Using_Premium_Gas\" title=\"Is There a Benefit to Using Premium Gas?\">Is There a Benefit to Using Premium Gas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_On_Can_I_Put_Premium_Gas_In_My_Toyota_Rav4\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions On Can I Put Premium Gas In My Toyota Rav4?  \">Frequently Asked Questions On Can I Put Premium Gas In My Toyota Rav4?  <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Does_Premium_Gas_Improve_Rav4_Performance\" title=\"Does Premium Gas Improve Rav4 Performance?\">Does Premium Gas Improve Rav4 Performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Is_Regular_Unleaded_Sufficient_For_Rav4\" title=\"Is Regular Unleaded Sufficient For Rav4?\">Is Regular Unleaded Sufficient For Rav4?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Can_Premium_Fuel_Harm_My_Rav4_Engine\" title=\"Can Premium Fuel Harm My Rav4 Engine?\">Can Premium Fuel Harm My Rav4 Engine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#What_Octane_Is_Best_For_Toyota_Rav4\" title=\"What Octane Is Best For Toyota Rav4?\">What Octane Is Best For Toyota Rav4?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_of_Gas_Does_a_Toyota_Rav4_Use\"><\/span>What Kind of Gas Does a Toyota Rav4 Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Toyota RAV4 usually runs on <strong>regular unleaded gas<\/strong>. This is the kind of gas you find at most gas stations. It&#8217;s less costly than premium gas. But, the exact type may depend on your RAV4&#8217;s model year.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Premium_Gas_Better_for_Your_RAV4\"><\/span>Is Premium Gas Better for Your RAV4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Premium gas has a higher octane level.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This means it can make some engines run better.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Premium Gas<\/th>\n<th>Regular Gas<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Higher octane rating<\/td>\n<td>Lower octane rating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Costs more<\/td>\n<td>Costs less<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>For some high-performance engines<\/td>\n<td>For most standard engines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For many cars, premium gas is not necessary. The RAV4 is often one of these cars.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Toyota_RAV4_Need_Premium_Gas\"><\/span>Does the Toyota RAV4 Need Premium Gas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The short answer is usually no. <\/strong>Most RAV4 models don&#8217;t need premium gas. Your RAV4&#8217;s manual will tell you the right gas to use. Following the manual&#8217;s advice is the best idea.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_People_Think_Premium_Gas_is_Better\"><\/span>Why People Think Premium Gas is Better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More expensive means better.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They think it cleans the engine better.<\/li>\n<li>They think their car will run smoother.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But this is not always true for every car.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Premium_Gas_Harm_Your_Toyota_RAV4\"><\/span>Can Premium Gas Harm Your Toyota RAV4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Using premium gas is usually not harmful. <\/strong>But, it&#8217;s often not needed and more costly. This means you could be spending more for no reason. So, it&#8217;s best to just stick with regular gas. Unless your RAV4&#8217;s manual says to use premium.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_My_RAV4_Has_a_Turbocharged_Engine\"><\/span>What If My RAV4 Has a Turbocharged Engine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Some newer RAV4 models may have turbochargers. <\/strong>These might need premium gas. Check your owner&#8217;s manual to be sure.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Ever_Use_Premium_Gas\"><\/span>Should I Ever Use Premium Gas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might want to use premium for a <strong>special reason<\/strong>. Like if you&#8217;re going on a really long trip. Or if you are driving in a race. But for everyday driving, regular gas will do.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Benefit_to_Using_Premium_Gas\"><\/span>Is There a Benefit to Using Premium Gas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Some cars do benefit from premium. <\/strong>These are usually cars with &#8220;high-compression&#8221; engines. The RAV4 is often not one of these cars.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_On_Can_I_Put_Premium_Gas_In_My_Toyota_Rav4\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions On Can I Put Premium Gas In My Toyota Rav4?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Premium_Gas_Improve_Rav4_Performance\"><\/span>Does Premium Gas Improve Rav4 Performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium gas is not required for the Toyota RAV4, and it typically does not improve performance, as most RAV4s are designed to run on regular unleaded gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Regular_Unleaded_Sufficient_For_Rav4\"><\/span>Is Regular Unleaded Sufficient For Rav4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, regular unleaded gasoline is sufficient for the Toyota RAV4, as specified by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Premium_Fuel_Harm_My_Rav4_Engine\"><\/span>Can Premium Fuel Harm My Rav4 Engine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using premium fuel in your RAV4 is unlikely to harm the engine, but it provides no additional benefit over regular fuel if your model isn&#8217;t specifically designed for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Octane_Is_Best_For_Toyota_Rav4\"><\/span>What Octane Is Best For Toyota Rav4?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best <a href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-toyota-rav4-use-e10-fuel\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-toyota-rav4-use-e10-fuel\/\">octane fuel<\/a> for a Toyota RAV4 is usually 87, which is the regular unleaded gasoline recommended by Toyota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So,&nbsp;<strong>what&#8217;s the best choice for your Toyota RAV4?&nbsp;<\/strong>It&#8217;s usually regular gas.&nbsp;It&#8217;s what the RAV4 was made to use.&nbsp;It will save you money at the pump.&nbsp;Always check your owner&#8217;s manual to be sure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every car owner wants their car to run well. You may wonder about the right gas for your RAV4. What Kind of Gas Does a Toyota Rav4 Use? The Toyota RAV4 usually runs on regular unleaded gas. This is the kind of gas you find at most gas stations. It&#8217;s less costly than premium gas. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Can I Put Premium Gas in My Toyota Rav4?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/can-i-put-premium-gas-in-my-toyota-rav4\/#more-2741\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can I Put Premium Gas in My Toyota Rav4?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2779,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[21],"authors":[{"term_id":21,"user_id":2,"is_guest":0,"slug":"wilderbegay","display_name":"Wilder Begay","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wilder-Begay-2.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/autocarresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wilder-Begay-2.jpg"},"last_name":"Wilder Begay","first_name":"","description":"Wilder Begay is the owner of RAV4 HYBRID PRIME and this website, autocarresource.com. 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