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.
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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.
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