leaded fuel contains lead which damages the engine while unleaded fuel contains negligible amount of lead.... on older engines the lead in the gasoline was to lubricate the valve stems in newer cars they have designed that requirement out
leaded fuel is economic compared to unleaded because more distance is covered with leaded than unleaded
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.
unleaded fuel
Unleaded
Leaded fuel which has been banned for sale in the U.S. has a lead additive added during the refinery process.
I don't believe there is a such thing as a leaded fuel engine. All gasoline is unleaded, some just a higher grade.
the 69 used leaded fuel, you can get the heads redone and have hardened valve seats installed and you can use unleaded with no problem.
Unleaded fuel should always be used in a modern engine. Leaded fuel causes a detrimental buildup that will quickly destroy your bike.
Niether its diesel
try a mixture of half leaded and half turpentine substitute i used to use leaded, but then decided to give unleaded a shot, works better for me, and had the engine checked.. No damage
No , unleaded 87 octane
A 1973 Volkswagen (VW) was designed to run on leaded fuel, as unleaded gasoline was not widely available until the 1980s. However, many mechanics recommend using unleaded fuel with an additive to protect the engine, especially since leaded gasoline is no longer commonly available. It's important to check the specific model and engine type, as some may have modifications that allow for unleaded fuel use.