2006 Honda Civic Higher Octane Mix

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DADGADFOLKMUSIC2000
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Hi, I drive a 2006 Civic and use 87 regular gasoline in it. I accidentally put 4 gallons of 89 grade instead of 87 in it today. Now, the 89 is an equal mix of 87 and 91. That meant I put 2 gallons of the correct grade, which is 87, and two gallons of the wrong but higher grade, which is 91. Would that hurt the engine or impact the car's current or future performance? Will the higher grade eventually burn off completely without leaving deposits or causing any damage to the engine? Thanks a lot in advance.
Apr 29, 2006 at 5:44 PM
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LOSONE
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No harm no foul. Just don't make a habit of it. It doesn't like 91 but it would require many miles of driving to do any harm, if then. Gasoline is gasoline, it all mixes well.
May 1, 2006 at 6:53 AM

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No repair is needed. Using a small amount of 89 instead of 87 will not harm the engine; the fuels mix and the higher-octane fuel will burn off. Do not make a habit of using 91.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2006 Honda Civic that normally uses 87 accidentally added 4 gallons of 89, described as a mix of 87 and 91, and asked whether it could damage the engine or leave deposits. The expert said there is no harm, the fuels mix well, and only repeated use of 91 over many miles might be undesirable.

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