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Topic: leaded vs unleaded gasoline in my corvette?

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leaded vs unleaded gasoline in my corvette?

Posted: 6/20/02 6:31am Message 11 of 12
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SAN ANTONIO, TX - USA
Joined: 1/29/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 base engine coupe. RPOs AV3, C60, M40, N37, N40, PO2, U79
There are lead additives, like "Real Lead" that use a very small load of TEL (just enough, barely, to do the job and cause no harm)and the lead substitutes which I think use a manganese package (don't take my word on the chemistry on this one). I can't give a testimonial on either since I never let the lead issue bother me enough to want to address this. I assume they are adequate for their purpose.


1972 Mille Miglia coupe
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leaded vs unleaded gasoline in my corvette?

Posted: 6/20/02 11:14am Message 12 of 12
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The requirement for lead in older engines is greatly exagerated.
There is a little more wear without the lead, but very little.

Use pump gas, and don't worry about it.

Worry about octane first like said above, detonation WILL destroy your engine...


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