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Yes the lead that is burned along with the fuel is a harmful poison.
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When was the sale of leaded gasoline banned in the US?
Leaded gasoline was banned in the US in 1996 up until now. This was implemented through the Clean Air Act of 1996.
Which is better leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?
It depends what you mean by 'better'. Lead used to be added to gasoline to stop pre-ignition or detonation (which causes engine knock or 'pinking') but it was found to have very bad side effects environmentally and physiologically. most countries have banned the use of leaded gasolines, and modern gasoline have other ways of dealing with detonation. so i guess, unless you like bad air and bad health, unleaded is best.
What ii leaded gasoline chemical compound?
In addition to the hydrocarbons present in normal gasoline, leaded gasoline contains tetra-ethyl lead or other lead alkyls for their anti-knock effect.
How do you tell difference between leaded and unleaded petrol in a can?
I don't think there is a way to visually tell the difference between leaded and unleaded fuel. However, leaded gasoline has become "extinct" and it is more likely that you have unleaded gasoline in the can.
Does a 1972 Mustang take leaded gasoline or unleaded gasoline?
It takes unleaded I think
What was the price of a gallon of petrol in 1950?
In the US in 1950, the average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline was 27 cents.
Price for a gallon on gas in 1957 in the us?
The average price of a gallon of regular leaded gasoline in 1957 was $.31 cents.
Is petron blaze gasoline unleaded?
Yes, it is unleaded. No gasoline sold for consumer vehicles in leaded.
What was the Price of a gallon of gas in 1961?
The average price of regular leaded gasoline in 1961 was .31 cents per gallon.
What gas was used in 1972 muscle cars?
Leaded gasoline.
Where can you buy leaded gas?
Nowhere I know of. You can however buy a lead additive to add to unleaded fuel, at any auto parts store.
What are the Uses of unleaded gasoline?
This is the normal gasoline used for modern cars, only some older ones still need leaded gasoline.
