No. The manual for the Beetle Type I's indicate that it will run on regular unleaded fuel. 2. This is not required, but you might add a little(about a quarter cup) of Marvel Mystery oil to the gas and engine oil. Helps to lube the engine valves. But don't use to much at a time... It's good for older engines like the VW Bug. I've been running my 1968 the last four years as daily transportation on 10% gas alcohol blend, only adding marvel Mystery oil occationally.
Yes, Lead is good. Your valves could be damaged by using unleaded. Try http://www.batterystuff.com/fuel-treatments/OS6q.html This is real tetraethyl lead, the good stuff.
The advantages of using premium unleaded gasoline compared to regular unleaded gasoline is its increased efficiency and higher burn rate. It is designed to work in higher combustion engines and will often produce poor performance in vehicles designed for regular gas.
maybe, should be using a Lead substitute additive to prevent trouble.
" regular " unleaded , 87 octane
Older gasoline used to contain chemicals such as tetra-ethyl lead. This prevented preignition in the engine and allowed engines to be higher compression. They stopped using it because of heath and environmental issues. Different additives are used in todays car fuels instead. Leaded fuel can still be used in offroad equipment and airplanes.
Unless this is a Flex Fuel vehicle you should not use E85 and should use only gasoline with 10% or less Ethanol. There is no additive to help.
The 1988 Porsche 944 is designed to run on premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Using a lower octane fuel can lead to engine knocking and reduced performance.
If it's got the original valve seats in it, I'd recommend using Lead Substitute in your gas. If you've got stellite valve seats, which by now you almost certainly do, unleaded is fine.
Bromine is a halogen element. It is used as a gasoline additive (many brands are using his anti-engine knocking agents for their gasoline). Also, it is used for pesticide, the bromine makes a tenting method so it is perfect for fumigate housing.
Leaded fuel is a type of gasoline that contains tetraethyllead (TEL), a chemical additive used to boost octane ratings and prevent engine knock in older vehicles. However, leaded fuel is now largely phased out due to the harmful effects of lead emissions on human health and the environment.
BMW recommends using Premium Unleaded Gasoline with a minimum octane rating of RON 95 (equivalent to AKI 91 in the US)
According to the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide : It is NOT a flex fuel engine ( use " regular " unleaded gasoline , 87 octane )