What gas does the 2016 Lexus LS take?

The EPA rates every 2016 Lexus LS engine on premium gasoline - Lexus recommends or requires premium, and the label inside the fuel door says which.

Key takeaways

  • 3 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2016 Lexus LS.
  • Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
  • None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
2016 Lexus LS: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionDriveRated fuelE85
4.6L 8-cylinder8-speed automaticAWDpremium gasolineNo
4.6L 8-cylinder8-speed automaticRWDpremium gasolineNo
5.0L 8-cylinder hybridCVT (continuously variable, 8 simulated steps)AWDpremium gasolineNo

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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