The following are the
EPA - approved percentages of
oxygenates:
ETHANOL
(ethyl or grain
alcohol) — You may use gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Gasoline containing
ethanol may be marketed under
the name "Gasohol."
MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether) — You may use gasoline
containing up to 15% MTBE by
volume.
METHANOL
(methyl or wood
alcohol) — You may use gasoline
containing up to 5% methanol by
volume as long as it also contains
cosolvents and corrosion
inhibitors to protect the fuel
system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may
cause starting and/or performance
problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of
your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to
another brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or
performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated
fuel containing more than the
percentages of oxygenates given
previously are not covered
under warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or
Canada, contact the tourist
bureaus in the areas you will be
traveling in to find out about the
availability of unleaded gasoline
with the proper octane rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not
available, be aware that using
leaded gasoline in your Honda
will affect performance and fuel
mileage, and damage its
emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations,
and will be illegal to operate in
North America. To bring your car
back into compliance will require
the replacement of several
components, such as the oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter.
These replacements are not
covered under warranty.
Before Driving
