Very dumb question!

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  1. RangerPete

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    What type of gas do I need to use for my 2010 Prius?

    The book says 88 or higher. So I guess I cant use 87 Regular unleaded Gas? I MUST use 89?

    Sorry for the dumb question. I don't want to ruin the engine and I want to verify with the book and actual Prius owners.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 RangerPete, Jul 15, 2009
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    See earlier threads on 88 Octane. Answer is it is ok to use the 87.
     
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    The manual was a miss print and Toyota has issued a memo that it should be 87
     
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    As mentioned Toyota USA has gotten back to us and it is ok to use 87 octane as the manual was printed wrong.

    Quote from the PriusTeam:
    Link to thread, post #42:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/61874-88-octane-2010-prius-whats-up-2.html
     
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    Thanks y'all! 87 Regular UNLEADED gas it is!
     
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    And apparently 85 octane at high altitudes is OK! This in answer to one of my 'dumb' questions! :eek:
     
    #6 Martin37, Jul 15, 2009
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