2006 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 384

6-1. Specifications n Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives l Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build-up of engine deposits. l All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep clean intake systems. n Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas. Lexus 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. n Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline l Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con- tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. l If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87. l Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol. n Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Lexus 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 Lexus dealer for service. 374