Refueling - Honda Civic 2016 Manual

Refueling

Fuel Information
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Fuel recommendation
Thai models with 1.8 L engine
Unleaded petrol/gasohol up to E85 (15% petrol and 85% ethanol),
research octane number 91 or higher
Use of lower octane petrol/gasohol can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Thai models with 1.5 L engine
Unleaded petrol/gasohol up to E20 (80% petrol and 20% ethanol),
research octane number 91 or higher
Use of lower octane petrol/gasohol can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Indonesian models with 1.5 L engine
Unleaded petrol, research octane number 91 or higher
Use of a lower octane petrol can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a petrol with a research octane less than 88 can lead to engine damage.
Indonesian models with 1.8 L engine
Unleaded petrol, research octane number 91 or higher
Use of a lower octane petrol can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a petrol with a research octane less than 88 can lead to engine damage.
1Refueling
Thai models
Immediately after refueling, especially when you have
switched to another type of fuel, the engine and fuel
system may go into a compensating period for fuel
performance.
It will be required to drive moderately at a constant
speed for about 10 minutes, without rapid
acceleration when traffic allows. In this period, you
may notice engine knocking.
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
Use of petrol that contains lead presents the
following risks:
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Damage to the exhaust system including the
catalytic converter
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Damage to the engine and fuel system
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Detrimental effects on the engine and other
systems
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