Fuel requirements – HONDA 2001 Passport - Owner's Manual User Manual

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1. Lift the hood slightly to remove

tension from the support rod.

2. Place the support rod in its

retaining clip and lower the

hood.

Always make sure the hood is

securely latched before you begin

driving.

Engine Oil Dipstick

Check the oil level when the

engine is off and the oil is warm,

such as during a fuel stop. See

page

213

.

Your Honda operates most

effectively on unleaded gasoline

with a pump octane number of 86

or higher. Use of a lower octane

gasoline can cause a persistent,

heavy metallic rapping noise in

the engine that can lead to

mechanical damage.
We recommend gasolines containing

detergent additives that help prevent

fuel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will

damage your vehicle's emission

controls. This contributes to air

pollution and can void certain parts

of your warranty.

Oxygenated Fuels

Some conventional gasolines are

being blended with alcohol or an

ether compound. These gasolines

are collectively referred to as

oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air

Care and Maintenance

Fuel Requirements

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