Use of Opal Petrol.

Commenting on issues regarding access to Aboriginal Lands on another forum site has reminded me of one issue that may be of interest.

I friend has been involved in the management of a number of stores in N.T. Aboriginal Communities of late.

He owns a Nissan X-trail that has a petrol engine. Anyway, he said that he filled his vehicle with Opal Patrol, the only type that his store sold. According to Darryl, it made the vehicle 'ping', and go sluggish. The problem wasn't rectified until be filled up with ULP. He made inquiries and reckons that Honda have said don't use it, and if we catch you, warranty will be voided. Has anyone heard this or of any other manufacturer making the same claim?

The only thing I use petrol for is a Honda inverter, & I can usually cart enough petrol for this, but I wonder?

Any advice or rumours will be appreciated.

Dick Holland