{"id":6,"date":"2025-08-03T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localhost\/en-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=6"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T04:53:27","slug":"fuel","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/japan-crc.com\/en\/articles\/blog\/fuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Road Trip Tips: About Refueling in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For those planning to rent a camping car and explore Japan, do you feel confused about refueling at gas stations during your car rental period?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will explain the basic knowledge about refueling in Japan \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The main types of gasoline in Japan are divided into three categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf<\/mark> Red – Regular Gasoline (92\/95 Unleaded)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf <\/mark>Yellow – Premium Gasoline (98 Unleaded)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf<\/mark> Green – Light Oil (Diesel)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It’s best to confirm the type of gasoline your rental car uses before renting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fuel type required may vary depending on the vehicle model<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you ask the rental company in advance or confirm again during vehicle handover, both are very important<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. If you put in the wrong fuel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Using the wrong fuel type may cause the engine to fail to start, or even lead to complete engine failure!<\/mark>

Never put in the wrong fuel!
Never put in the wrong fuel!
Never put in the wrong fuel!<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
4. Notes about Japanese gas stations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Japanese gas stations are divided into full-service and self-service options. If you’re worried about not being familiar with the operation, it’s recommended to find a gas station with staff service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Payment methods are mostly credit cards and Japanese local electronic payments, but cash can also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, pay attention to the cash change method: some machines give change directly, while others require you to insert bills, get a receipt, and then scan the barcode at a separate machine for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. About the fuel tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When renting a car in Japan, vehicles are usually delivered with a full tank, so renters are required to return the car with the same full tank condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t fill up the tank, additional fuel charges will be applied according to the fuel gauge reading, usually at the company’s standard rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To avoid being charged higher fuel fees later, remember to fill up before returning the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese Language Corner<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Full tank –\u00a0\u6e80\u30bf\u30f3 (Man-tan)\u00a0<\/strong>(pronunciation similar to “man-tan”)<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Summary: To enjoy your camping car road trip in Japan with peace of mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2460Confirm the corresponding gasoline type in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2461Double-check when refueling and avoid using the wrong fuel type<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2462Fill up the tank before returning the car<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not worth having problems that affect your good travel mood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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