Do FJ Cruisers need premium gas?

Toyota later issued a bulletin stating that while the FJ's fuel-door sticker says "Premium Unleaded Fuel Only," the owner's manual notes that premium is required only for optimum performance-and all 239 rated horses-but that the vehicle will run just fine on regular unleaded (87 octane).
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What kind of gas does a FJ Cruiser take?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser requires: The label on the FJ Cruiser fuel door states that Premium Unleaded Fuel Only is required. As the Owner's manual states " select Premium Unleaded gasoline (91 octane or higher) for optimum engine performance".
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Does 2008 FJ Cruiser require premium fuel?

It will run with regular.
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Do FJ Cruisers hold their value?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is an off-road master and a resale value rarity, claiming the top spot on this list — by a wide margin — for the second year in a row.
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Do FJ Cruisers have a lot of problems?

Are FJ Cruisers Reliable? RepairPal gives the FJ Cruiser a 3.5 out of 5 reliability rating, ranking it 12th out of 26 midsize SUVs. The annual repair and maintenance cost for the model is usually around $506. This is lower compared to the average $573 for midsize SUVs.
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TOYOTA FJ CRUISER MPG. HOW BAD IS IT??



What is considered high mileage for FJ Cruiser?

FJ Cruisers mileage can run well into 250K+ miles without any mechanical failures, provided the scheduled maintenance and services have been carried out. Many owners have run well into 300K+ miles with just the regular maintenance and a few small cosmetic issues.
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How many gallons does a 2008 FJ Cruiser hold?

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Gas Tank Size

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser has a gas tank size of 19.0 gallons.
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Can FJ take regular gas?

Toyota later issued a bulletin stating that while the FJ's fuel-door sticker says "Premium Unleaded Fuel Only," the owner's manual notes that premium is required only for optimum performance-and all 239 rated horses-but that the vehicle will run just fine on regular unleaded (87 octane).
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Does the FJ Cruiser come in diesel?

With a turbo diesel powerplant under the hood, the FJ CRUISER goes from a 12mpg gas guzzler to a +25 MPG fuel sipper.
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How much is a FJ Cruiser?

Median sales prices for the base model more than doubled from about $14,000 in 2019 to $27,500 in 2020 and continued to rise to $30,450 in 2021. We're feeling the heat on the insurance side of the business—policies for FJ Cruisers have been doubling every year since 2018 and aren't slowing down.
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Is FJ Cruiser fast?

Passing horsepower in the base FJ Cruiser is 260 hp @ 5600 rpm, and producing excellent torque 271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm foot pounds/rpm, the FJ Cruiser accelerates promptly from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.2 seconds. If you want to go that fast, the FJ Cruiser has a top speed of 110 miles per hour.
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How can I make my FJ Cruiser more fuel efficient?

Registered. Weight is the biggest factor with the fj. Best mods for fuel economy would be to keep it stock, remove all 5 doors, all interior except drivers seat and remove all glass.
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Why are FJ Cruisers discontinued?

Sales Plummeted During Recession

They were initially very popular, made as a retro, off-road machine. Unfortunately, the recession in 2008 hit Toyota hard, and sales for the FJ Cruiser plummeted as a result. It ended up being discontinued by 2014, although it was doing well before that.
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How much horsepower does a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser have?

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve SFI VVT-i V6 engine with 239 HP at 5200 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 3700 rpm. It is available with either 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive or a 6-speed manual for the full-time 4WD model.
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How many liters does a FJ Cruiser have?

The FJ Cruiser has a 4.0L V6 engine paired with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Its only rivals are the Jeep Wrangler and Nissan XTerra.
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How many liters is the FJ Cruiser?

The only engine offered is a 4.0-litre V6 that produces 259 hp and can tow up to 5,000 lbs. or 2,268 kg.
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What is a Toyota FJ Cruiser?

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro-styled mid-size SUV produced by Toyota since 2006.
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What is the best year FJ Cruiser to buy?

While this Toyota is highly reliable, there are some things to consider when you are buying used FJ Cruisers. The 2013 FJ Cruiser has the best resale value and many positive features.
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Does FJ Cruiser have a timing belt?

In this guide you will find all Toyota FJ Cruiser models. If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt.
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Does a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser have a timing belt or chain?

Your FJ engine has NO timing belt.
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Why are Fjs so expensive?

This remarkable machine was built to withstand very extreme circumstances and as a result, is more expensive than other models in its class. These off-road vehicles are widely used for activities such as rock crawling and off-road racing.
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