Hi,

My manual sttes I shuld use premium n my '03 EX V6.Not being car savy,hat's the big deal if I use regular?I definitely want t do the smart thing.Just bought it.

 

Why not look in the owners manual??

 

^ He did.
If the manual says use premium, you need to use premium. Are you sure it says to use premium though? I didn't think any stock Honda's used premium gas. I thought premium was for Acuras.

 

The '03 V-6 specifies 87 octane. I think you need to re-read that manual. Is there a sticker at the gas fill stating premium fuel only? I think not if it is a US car.

SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6

Base Price $ 25,900
Price As Tested $ 26,360
Engine Type single overhead cam 24-valve V6 with
VTEC variable valve lift and timing
Engine Size 3.0 liters / 183 cu. in.
Horsepower 240 @ 6250 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 212 @ 5000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase / Length 105.1 in. / 187.6 in.
Curb Weight 3294 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 13.7
Fuel Capacity 17.1 gal.
Fuel Requirement 87 octane unleaded regular gasoline*******************************
Tires P205/60 VR16 Bridgestone

 

^ that is exactly what I thought. Re-read the manual. Or, post an exact quote from the manual here in this thread regarding what type of fuel it tells you to use.

 

Oops! Appologies.It states use Preuim grade engine OIL!! I misread it and thought it was the fuel wich is in fact 87 octane.Thanks!

 

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mine calls for premium [sm=smiley19.gif]

 

you cau use 87 octane ,no problem ,,, or higher if so you choose

 

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