Just wanted to quickly address number 3.

The Insight does NOT require Premium gas. At least it didn't in 2002.
Reading from the 2002 Owners Manual page 118:
"Your Honda is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with pump octane number 87 or higher."

Eric

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