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dima_finn - 14 May 2007 13:14 GMT

Greetings from Ukraine.
Going to buy this used Acura
http://eng.car24.com.ua/ucar_details.php?b=1&id_car=95837
Does anyone know how will constant using of bio ethanol effect on this
Acura's engine? I mean, wouldn't it be bad for a car? The Authorized Honda
Centres in Ukraine has no answer. The Ukrainian Honda and Acura forums also
haven't got a clue. So, I rely on your experience and knowledge.

Many thanks for any help.

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Jim Yanik - 14 May 2007 16:56 GMT

> Greetings from Ukraine.
> Going to buy this used Acura
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> Many thanks for any help.

You didn't mention the year of the car.

AFAIK,
E10 or 10% ethanol should not be a problem,but E85(85% ethanol) should not
be used.

SO,it depends on how much ethanol is in your fuel mix.

I don't think Honda makes any flex-fuel cars yet,capable of using ethanol
much over 10%.

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Tegger - 14 May 2007 23:07 GMT

> Greetings from Ukraine.
> Going to buy this used Acura
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> Many thanks for any help.

What percent ethanol is in your fuel?

Honda cars are good for up to 10% ethanol.

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dima_finn - 15 May 2007 14:09 GMT

>What percent ethanol is in your fuel?
>
>Honda cars are good for up to 10% ethanol.

They sell here E50. So i decided not to take risks and continue to buy gas.
Lots of sources says E30 or higher to be dangerous to the engine.

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Tegger - 15 May 2007 14:47 GMT

>>What percent ethanol is in your fuel?
>>
>>Honda cars are good for up to 10% ethanol.
>
> They sell here E50. So i decided not to take risks and continue to buy
> gas. Lots of sources says E30 or higher to be dangerous to the engine.

Over E10 is usually harmful.

But...

It is *possible* your car is made for E50, if E50 has been available in
Ukraine for a long time.

You would have to phone Honda Ukraine to be sure.
http://www.dmi.com.ua/service

Is there a sticker inside the gas filler flap or on the dashboard?

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dima_finn - 17 May 2007 09:44 GMT

>>>What percent ethanol is in your fuel?
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>Is there a sticker inside the gas filler flap or on the dashboard?

No, there's not

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