Getting Started
How To Fuel Up In Japan
PAYMENT & OPTIONS
Insert your credit card or select cash/e-money. Follow multi-language options on the touchscreen.
FUEL TYPE SELECTION
Choose Fuel Type: Select from Regular, High-Octane Premium, or Diesel from the color-coded menu.
レギュラー Regular ハイオク High Octane 軽油 Diesel
PUMPING & SAFETY FEATURES
Dispense Fuel: Hold the nozzle, pull the
trigger. It automatically stops when full (auto-click). Monitor the precise gauge for liters dispensed. Double check the color of the gas nozzle. Please make sure you choose the right type of gasoline otherwise you may damage the car engine. You will be liable for any damages
FINISH & RECEIPT
Complete & Collect Receipt: Return the nozzle. Follow on-screen prompts to finalize. Always take your receipt for your records.
“Remember: Pump first, then pay at the kiosk” (for full-service stations where you might pay inside) or “Remember: Take receipt, your transaction is complete” (for self-service)
FAQ
Which Gas should I choose?
When fueling up at a gas station in Japan (self-service or full-service), please choose the correct fuel type according to the color-coded system below:
- レギュラー (Regular) / regular gasoline: Red nozzle. This is exactly what you need for the rental car.
- ハイオク (High Octane / Premium) / premium gasoline: yellow nozzle
- 軽油 (Diesel) / diesel: green nozzle
At a self-service station (Self / セルフ), just press the red button or choose “レギュラー (Regular / regular gasoline)” on the screen to start setting up your fueling.
Please double-check that you have chosen the correct fuel type before you pay.
Putting in the wrong type of fuel may damage the engine, and the resulting repair costs and losses will be the renter’s responsibility.
Japanese gas stations are mainly of two types: self-service (セルフ / Self-Service) and full-service (Full Service).
Full service is the traditional way of fueling in Japan: you do not need to get out of the car — just park in the designated spot and the staff will take care of everything related to fueling.