R rogermunns Enthusiast Messages 26 Oct 16, 2008 #1 I was surprised to find leaded fuel is still sold at the pumps in France.
pepper Pepper The One and Only! Messages 2,251 Oct 16, 2008 #2 You can still buy it here too, here's a link to help people find there nearest garage. http://www.leadedpetrol.co.uk/list.htm
You can still buy it here too, here's a link to help people find there nearest garage. http://www.leadedpetrol.co.uk/list.htm
I indigo Enthusiast Messages 7 Oct 17, 2008 #3 I understand that in engines not designed for unleaded if you put a fill of leaded in every now and then it protects the valve seats. ps please correct if complete tosh
I understand that in engines not designed for unleaded if you put a fill of leaded in every now and then it protects the valve seats. ps please correct if complete tosh
S Steve Hennessey Moderator Messages 1,406 Oct 17, 2008 #4 Better off using an additive such as Castrol Valvemaster then you can be absolutely sure that your valve seats are protected.
Better off using an additive such as Castrol Valvemaster then you can be absolutely sure that your valve seats are protected.
pepper Pepper The One and Only! Messages 2,251 Oct 17, 2008 #5 I'm another user of Castrol Valvemaster, I use the plus version though.
T Tornussen Enthusiast Messages 10 Sep 12, 2009 #6 I have drive many cars with unleaded fuel for over 20 years witout any problem. I have mesured the valveclearance and find no wear. ---tor
I have drive many cars with unleaded fuel for over 20 years witout any problem. I have mesured the valveclearance and find no wear. ---tor
D DaveP Enthusiast Messages 147 Sep 13, 2009 #7 Where can you buy 4 star? My local garage sells "super" still which I took to be the LRP equivalent?