Driving In Foreign Countries - Acura 1995 NSX Online Reference Owner's Manual

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Gasoline
The following are the EPA-approved
percentages of oxygenates:
ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10% ethanol by volume. Gasoline
containing ethanol may be marketed
under the name "Gasohol."
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15% MTBE by volume.
METHANOL (methyl or wood
alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 5% methanol by volume as long as
it also contains cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing
more than 5% methanol by volume
may cause starting and/or perform-
ance problems. It may also damage
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of
your fuel system.
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If you notice any undesirable operat-
ing symptoms, try another service
station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance
problems resulting from the use of an
oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.

Driving in Foreign Countries

Using any type of leaded gasoline in
your NSX will affect performance and
damage its emission controls and
engine. Unleaded gasoline may not
be available in other countries. If you
are planning to take y o u r car outside
the U.S. or Canada, w r i t e to Acura at
the address shown f o r information
about any modifications your car may
need. Be sure to include the year and
model of your car.
U.S. Owners:
Acura Automobile Division
Customer Relations Office
American Honda M o t o r Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Ave.
Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8