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How do I open the gas tank on a Toyota Corolla?

I recently bought a Toyota Corolla. It’s time for my first fill up, but I can’t find the fuel door release button. How do you open the fuel door on a Toyota Corolla?

Sarah Gray · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

What you’re looking for will actually be a lever, not a button. To open the gas tank on a

, follow these steps:

Open the driver’s side door

Find the fuel release lever on the floorboard near the door jamb (it’ll be marked with a gas tank graphic, so you can’t miss it)

Pull up on the lever

You’ll be happy to learn that

doesn’t have any specific recommendations for the type of fuel you should use with your Corolla—just as long as it’s unleaded, you’re good to go. That means there’s no need to spring for high-octane premium fuels.

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