Gasoline
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. Gasolinecontaining 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 andcorrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume
may cause starting and/or perform-
ance problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber and plastic parts of
your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try anotherservice 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 above are not covered under
warranty. Driving in Foreign Countries
Using any type of leaded gasoline in
your Honda will affect performance
and damage its emission controls.
Unleaded gasoline may not be
available in other countries. If you
are planning to take your car outside
the U.S. or Canada, write to Honda at
the address shown for information about any modifications your car
may need. Be sure to include the
year and model of your car.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Ave.
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8
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Gas Station Information
Gasoline:
UNLEADED gasoline
Pump octane of 86 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity:
65 l (17.2 US gal, 14.3 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil
SAE 5W-30 viscosity
Engine Oil Capacity:
including filter
3.8 l (4.0 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
without filter 3.5 l (3.7
US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi)
Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): P205/65R15 92S
Spare Tire: T135/90D15
Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door-
jamb. Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or an
equivalent DEXRON ®
II type Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Capacity:
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