Engine Oil - Honda XRE300 Owner's Manual

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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.
The use of petrol containing more than 10% ethanol
(or more than 5 % methanol) may:
· Damage the painting of the fuel tank.
· Damage the rubber tubes of the fuel line.
· Cause corrosion of the fuel tank.
· Cause poor drivability.
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.

Engine Oil

Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level each day before riding
the motorcycle.
The level must be maintained between the upper
(1) and lower (2) level marks on the oil filler cap/
dipstick (3).
1. Start the engine and let it idle for 3 – 5 minutes.
2. Stop the engine and hold the motorcycle in an
upright position on firm, level ground.
3. After 2 – 3 minutes, remove the oil filler cap/
dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert the oil filler
cap/dipstick without screwing it in. Remove the
oil filler cap/dipstick. The oil level should be
between the upper and lower level marks on the
oil filler cap/dipstick.
4. If required, add the specified oil (page 60) up to
the upper level mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick. Check for oil
leaks.
XRE300 · XRE300A