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Gasolines Containing Alcohol
Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light
exposure, temperature and time.
In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 30 days.
Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine
(carburetor clogged, valve stuck).
Such damage due to spoiled fuel isdisallowed from coverage by the
warranty.
To avoidthis please strictly follow these recommendations:
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a
gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that you think contains
alcohol, switchtoagasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.
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.
Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since
evidence of theirsuitability isasyetincomplete.
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the
warranty.
Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not
also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never
use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure its
octane rat
ing is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There
are two types of ‘‘gasohol’’: one containing ethanol, and the other
containing methanol.
To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.
Only use specified gasoline (see page ).
Use fresh and clean gasoline.
If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank and
carburetor (see page ).
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