Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthe
pump.The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume. (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your car was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties. MT BE ET HA NOL
MET HA NOL
Oxygenated Fuels
T echnical Inf ormation403
5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 5-speed/
6-speed Manual
Transmission Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
17.09
US gal ( 64.7)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.4US qt ( 4.2
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86or higher. Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ).
30psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) Capacity:
2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
60 psi ( 420kPa , 4.2kgf/cm
)
32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
2.3 US qt ( 2.2)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
All other models Front:
Rear:
294
307 309 4-cylinder LX
EX-V6
with M/T
Front:
Rear:
310 311
313
315
