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What was used as an additive to gasoline?
lead
What is Tetraethyl lead used for?
petrol additive
Do you add anything to your ford Model T gas?
Yes, I would add a lead additive.
Does a 1963 5HP Gale outboard motor need lead added to the gasoline to run properly?
No.
Why do people use unleaded gasoline?
In the past we used gasoline with a lead additive in it. Since lead is a heavy metal and can cause birth defects, the US government required that gasolines be lead-free.
Why was lead demand weaker after the 1970's?
The abandonment of lead as an anti-knocking additive to gasoline and the discontinued use of lead as an insulator in water pipes, contributed to lower demand beginning in the 1970s.
What 2 things did Thomas Midgley invent that were very bad for the environment?
lead additive to fuel and CFC gases
Is there a problem with using unleaded fuel in a '67 landcruiser?
maybe, should be using a Lead substitute additive to prevent trouble.
Why and when was lead phased out of gasoline as an additive?
Tetraethyl lead was phased out of gasoline in the United States starting in 1976 and ending in 1986. Leaded gasoline caused lead to be present in automotive exhaust, which caused an increase in the lead content in people's bloodstream, which tends to reduce I.Q. and increase antisocial behavior. Tetraethyl lead was used as an octane improver, and it also reduced valve seat wear. It damages catalytic converters, which are the primary emission control device in motor vehicles. Catalytic converters and hardened valve seats started being produced in 1975.
What type of battery does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have?
Side post, lead acid, automotive battery.Side post, lead acid, automotive battery.
What if you have a motor that takes leaded gas what kind of gas can you use?
most all auto parts stores carry a lead additive for this purpose, it is fairly inexpensive and works very well because it is simply a lead additive that the unleaded fuels do not have. it is complete of course with the mixture ratio instructions and they must be followed correctly, if they are not then youwill damage your valve train or valves in the engine.
What is additive in fuel?
Some additives I know of Ethyl methyl lead (octane booster and upper cylinder lube) Methyl Benzene (octane booster)
