2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE heating

Start the engine.
Select .
When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C.
Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior f rost or
ice f rom the windshield (on very cold
days), f irst select the Recirculation
mode. Once the windshield is clear,
select the Fresh Air mode to avoid
f ogging the windows. To remove exterior f rost or ice f rom
the windshield and side windows
after the car has been sitting out in
cold weather:
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These settings direct all the air f low
to the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and the side window
def roster vents. The air f low will get
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can
close the side vents with the dial
beside each vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents.
For saf ety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving away.You should shut the system
completely of f only f or the f irst f ew
minutes of driving in cold weather,
until the engine coolant warms up
enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
air does not build up in the interior. To shut of f the system temporarily,
turn the fan speed and temperature
control dials all the way to the lef t.
Heating and Cooling
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The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shif ting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shif ting,
do not rest your f oot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the car moving. Push
down the clutch pedal, and pause f or
a f ew seconds bef ore shif ting into
Reverse, or shif t into one of the
f orward gears f or a moment. This
stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes f rom
overheatingwhilegoingdowna
steep hill. Bef ore downshif ting,
make sure the vehicle speed is low
enough that you will not activate the
engine speed limiter in the lower
gear. On HX, LX, and EX models in
the U.S., and LX and Si models in
Canada, make sure the engine speed
will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone in the lower gear bef ore
downshif ting.
5-speed Manual T ransmission
Driving178
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.

To replace it: The air conditioning f ilter is located
behind the glove box.Open the glove box. Remove the
hooks on the side panels by pulling
out on the tabs. Pivot the glove
box out of the way. Remove the air conditioning f ilter
cover by pushing in on the lock tab,
then pulling the cover toward you.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual. The air conditioning f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
andcoolingsystem.
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On U.S. LX and EX models, and LX
model in Canada
Maint enance
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Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park and set the parking brake.
Turn of f the heating and cooling
system and all other accessories.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading
(climbing a long, steep hill on a
hot day with the A/C running, f or
example), the engine should start
to cool down almost immediately.
If it does, wait until the tempera-
ture gauge comes down to the mid-
point then continue driving.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Wait until you see no more signs
of steam or spray, then open the
hood.Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.
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Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed276

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Driving .175
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Economy .168
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In Bad Weather .193
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In Foreign Countries . 299
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 289
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Battery, Jump Starting . 273
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Brake System Indicator . 282
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Checking the Fuses . 285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 282
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Overheated Engine . 275
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Emergency Brake .100
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .289
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .300
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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Drive Belts .237 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .63, 280
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,278
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
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Overheating .275
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Specif ications .294
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Starting .177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 179,183
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Ethanol in Gasoline .298
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 256
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Fabric, Cleaning .259
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Fan, Interior .108
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .225
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Air Conditioning .235
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Oil .211 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 222
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Shif ting the .178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
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Brake .223
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Clutch .223
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Manual Transmission . 222
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Power Steering .224
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Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .147
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Folding Rear Seat .94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Fuel .162
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Fill Door and Cap .163
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Oxygenated .298
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Fuses, Checking the .284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 168
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Gasohol .298
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Gasoline .162
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 162
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Tank, Filling the .163
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Gas Station Procedures . 163
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .67
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Speedometer .66
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Tachometer .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 180
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .178
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Glass Cleaning .260
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Glove Box .101 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 250
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .92
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Heating and Cooling .108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 177
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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Hood Latch .226
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Hood, Opening the .164
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Horn .69
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Hydraulic Clutch .223
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Hydroplaning .194
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 292
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79 ...........................................
Switch .82
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Timing Control System . 303
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument .............................................
Panel .59
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Inf ant Restraint .30
Inf ant Seats .......................
Lower Anchorage .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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Normal Driving .239
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Inside Mirror .98
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Inspection, Tire .240
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Instrument Panel .2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .258
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Interior Lights .105
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car .265
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Jack, Tire .265
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Jump Starting .273
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Keys .79
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Neutral Gear Position . 182
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New Vehicle Break-in . 162
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Normal Shif t Speeds .179 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 292
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Maintenance .195
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Record .205-206
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Required Indicator .64
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Saf ety .196
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Schedule .198-204
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63,280
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Manual Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 222
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 298
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Mirrors, Adjusting .99
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Moonroof .98
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Closing Manually .283
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Operation .98
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Label, Certif ication .292
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .247
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Indicator .59
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limit .172
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door .163
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Power Door .84
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .167
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Lower Anchorage .42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,278 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 294
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Luggage .171
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 162
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .211
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Change, When to .198
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Checking Engine .166
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Pressure Indicator . 62,278
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .210
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .301
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 299
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Overheating, Engine .275
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Oxygenated Fuels .298
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