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Leaded gasoline has been illegal to sell for use in licensed street driven vehicles in the US since January 1, 1996.
Leaded gasoline is restricted to two uses in the United States: Sanctioned
Racing Events and Aviation...Older cars can use unleaded Gasoline but you may have to richen the mixture some to maintain the same performance and If your vehicle is older than 1970 you may have to install hardened exhaust valve seats or use a lead substitute which is added to the gas tank..
Vehicles that used leaded gasoline had a lower rate of part replacement for such things as valves,rings and pistons,also there was less wear on the cylnder walls,this was because the lead in the gasoline acted as a type of lubricant..
There are several brands of lead substitutes which are synthetic and safe to use if you have an older car that needs leaded gasoline these are available at most all parts/automotive stores..
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What are the Uses of unleaded gasoline?
This is the normal gasoline used for modern cars, only some older ones still need leaded gasoline.
How does leaded gasoline improve people's lives?
well some people need cars to get to work.drive around or even just go for grocery shopping or just plain shopping
Do electromagnetic cars need gasoline?
no
Why do cars need gasoline?
Cars need gasoline as a fuel to run. This compound is broken down into energy a car can use to run.
What does incorrect fuel mean?
all cars today run on unleaded gasoline. however older cars(60's -70's) some ran on leaded or unleaded. even so , some cars today cannot run on regular gas which has a lower octane rating. some need to run on premium gas , which has a higher octane rating.....
Will leaded gas in unleaded motor damadge the motor?
Not Really. The motor will be perfectly fine but the lead deteriorates the catalytic convertors and eventually destroys them rendering them useless over time. In order to pass smog inspections, you would need to replace your catalytic convertors if you have consistently run leaded gasoline. If you have a race car in which you are trying to squeeze out the most performance possible, using leaded fuel will help you in your quest for the highest octane gasoline and the most horsepower.
What regular maintenance does a hybrid car need?
The maintenance for hybrid is cars is similar to regular gasoline cars. You still need to do regular oil changes, but these can be done at larger intervals. Generally, hybrid cars require less maintenance, but make sure to check electric cords and connections
What does gasoline have that cars need?
Gasoline has chemical energy, that is easily converted to thermal energy and then to mechanical energy(movement), which is used to propel the car.
What type of gasoline goes in a 1966 Cadillac?
Premium Leaded Gasoline. If you run unleaded gas the valves will eventually wear out because the lead was a lubricant. The valves would need to be retrofitted to sodium filled or some other type that can survive without the lead.
How can electric cars can help our energy crisis in the future?
they do not require gasoline obviously, so their will be less need for petroleum. and electric cars recharge overnight for as little as $1.50 a charge, so they are also cheaper in the long run than gasoline cars
Should you use leaded or unleaded gas in a 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 350 5.7 liter?
Since leaded fuel is no longer readily available at most all gas stations, you may have to use an additive. Proper leaded fuel is a little bit better for your engine than non-leaded additives, but hard to get and quite expensive. An additive like Tetraboost adds the lead to unleaded gasoline with lead-scavengers. All vehicles sold in the US from 1971 on are made to run on unleaded gasoline, so there is no need for an additive in your 78 unless you have an older unconverted engine in it. It should run fine on very low octane fuel.
Can you used leaded petrol in lieu of unleaded in an emergency?
Yes. The biggest risk of leaded gas is that you will "poison" the catalytic converter, meaning that you'll flunk your next emissions test. However, apparently you might get away with using a couple of gallons. Otherwise, occasional use of leaded fuel shouldn't hurt your engine. If I were stuck in the middle of the Amazon with an empty gas tank, I'd definitely accept any leaded fuel that came my way. Be aware that most pumps that still sell leaded gas use larger nozzles (deliberately) that won't fit in the fuel filler of unleaded cars. So you'll need a long funnel or something like that.
