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Petrol Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use a petrol containing
alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane
rating is at least as high as that
recommended by Honda. There are two
types of ‘‘gasohol’’: one containing
ethanol, and the other containing
methanol. Do not use petrol that contains
more than 10 % ethanol. Do not use
petrol containing methanol (methyl or
wood alcohol) that does not also contain
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for
methanol. Never use petrol containing
more than 5 % methanol, even if it has
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Fuel system damage or engine
performance problems resulting from the
use of fuels that contain alcohol is not
covered under the warranty. Honda
cannot endorse the use of fuels
containing methanol since evidence of
their suitability is as yet incomplete.
Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar
station, try to find out if the fuel contains
alcohol. If it does, confirm the type and
percentage of alcohol used. If you notice
any undesirable operating symptoms
while using a petrol that contains alcohol,
or one that you think contains alcohol,
switch to a petrol that you know does not
contain alcohol.
