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The lead will destroy the catalyst in the catalytic converter and the car may have trouble passing a state emissions inspection as a result. It only takes 1-3 tanks of leaded gasoline to render a catalytic converter completely useless.

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Q: What will happen if you accidentally put a tank-full of leaded gasoline into an unleaded fuel car?
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