Fuel Information - Honda Accord 2020 Manual

Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation
Thai models
Unleaded petrol/gasohol up to E85 (15% petrol and 85% ethanol),
research octane number 91 or higher
Use of lower octane petrol can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise that
can lead to engine damage.
Indonesian models
Unleaded petrol, research octane number 91 or higher
Use of lower octane petrol can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of petrol with a research octane less than 88 can lead to engine damage.
Pakistani models
Unleaded petrol, research octane number 91 or higher
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded petrol with a research octane of 91
or higher.
If this octane grade is unavailable, regular unleaded petrol with a research octane of
87 or higher may be used temporarily.
The use of regular unleaded petrol can cause metallic knocking noises in the engine
and will result in decreased engine performance. The long-term use of regular-grade
petrol can lead to engine damage.
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
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.
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