Honda 1992 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual page 79

Break-in Period, Gasoline
Break-in Period
Help assure your car's future
reliability and performance by
paying extra attention to how you
drive during the first 1,000 km (600
miles).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and
rapid acceleration.
If you need to add oil, use the
engine oil recommended in this
owner's manual.
Avoid hard braking. New brakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use for the first 300 km (200
miles).
You should follow these same re-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
Before Driving
Gasoline
Your Honda is designed to operate
most effectively on unleaded
gasoline.
US: Pump octane number of
86 or higher.
Canada: Minimum 91 research
octane number.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car's emission
controls. This contributes to air
pollution and can void certain parts
of your warranty.
Use of a lower octane gasoline can
cause persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise which can lead to
engine damage if severe.
Oxygenated Fuels
Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound to increase the
gasoline's octane. These gasolines
are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. Some areas of
the United States and Canada use
oxygenated fuels to help meet clean
air standards.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be
sure it meets the minimum octane
rating requirement as recom-
mended.
ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol)
— Gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol by volume may cause
starting and/or performance
problems. Gasoline containing
ethanol may be marketed under the
name "Gasohol."