Lexus: Difference between a 2003 4Runner V8 and a 2003 LX470 engine?

DTT wrote: 

No differences at all in the engine.

Except here's a good one I own a 2001 Sequoia with the 4.7L engine, the
owners manual recommends regular unleaded yet the same engine in the Lexus'
require Premium?? Wonder why? Income level?

Dan J. S. wrote: 

Honda fine-tuned the MDX to squeeze out 20 more horses but requires
premium.

In the Toyota case, it's odd because the power and torque are exactly
the same. Why one needs Premium, the other is OK with regular. Like
you said, probably due to income level.

In the 4Runner, they said Premium is recommended in severe condition
such as towing.

Anyway, thanks to those who is willing to pay big bucks for the name.
Without the LX470, a nice vehicle like the 2003 4Runner may not exist.


"msb" <com> wrote in message news:<de>... 

> Except here's a good one I own a 2001 Sequoia with the 4.7L engine, the 
Lexus' 

Isn't the Sequoia application turned for more torque and less power? Tuning
can certainly affect octane requirements.

- Mark