Low aromatic fuel
Low aromatic fuel is specially designed to reduce petrol sniffing.
Low aromatic fuel is a direct substitute for regular unleaded with an octane rating of 91 which fully conforms to the National Fuels Quality Standards Act 2000.
Opal fuel and warranties
Tohatsu Outboards – Dave Denny – Technical Manager
- Opal fuel can be safely used as a direct substitute for regular unleaded fuel (91 octane) in all Tohatsu Outboard engine models providing storage and shelf life recommendations of the manufacturer have been adhered to.
- Engine failures proven to be attributed to the use of stale, substandard quality or incompatible fuels are not associated to a manufacturing or material defect, therefore not covered by the Tohatsu Outboard Limited Warranty.
Honda - Chris Leask – Manager, Customer Relation and Warranty Operations
- The use of Opal fuel will not void the manufacturers limited warranty.
- Opal fuel can be used in Honda cars, bikes, power equipment and marine engines designed to use petrol of 91 octane.
- Honda MPE has conducted some minor testing and determined that there were no short term effects when using Opal fuel in our products. However, it is still undetermined if there are any long term effects associated with sustained use.
- If a fault occurs that can be attributed to poor quality or stale fuel, the Honda limited warranty will not cover the cost of repairs as it is not deemed to be caused by a "manufacturing or material defect" of the product.
Yamaha - Martin Dwyer – Manager, Warranty and Customer Relations
- We can advise that the use of Opal fuel in Yamaha products will not void the warranty per se. However, if a failure occurs due to the use of incompatible fuels or lubricants in the motor then that failure would not be covered by warranty. Naturally, Yamaha cannot be responsible for the quality of products made by others.
Low aromatic fuel - Shell
Shell Australia will commence producing low aromatic fuel in late 2013. Back to topPage currency, Latest update: 04 December, 2012