A couple of days ago, I bought a used Camry LE with the V6 (1MZ-FE
> engine for the US market). So far it seems to run like a top.
>
> Unfortunately, I did not get an owner's manual, so I would like to
> know what octane fuel is recommended for that year and engine.
>
> Anybody who has this information (please, specifically from that
> year's manual), can you please post what octane is stipulated.
>
> Thanks very much for your help.
>
> PS - I realize that the knock sensors will allow a range in the
> octane, but I'm assuming that there is a recommendation in the manual > on this matter.
The manual for the 1997 Avalon with the same engine recommends 87. Your engine will be the same.