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Re: Gas [message #369943 is a reply to message #369941] Mon, 13 June 2022 16:09 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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mghamms wrote on Mon, 13 June 2022 11:35
Ethanol was not a great replacement for the lead.
Not a perfect solution but at least it didn't do the harm to people and the environment that lead did.

Used for political reasons to support farmers.
Lead was never "essential" in motorfuel. It was just an inexpensive octane booster.
Amaco marketed a lead free premium for years before the government ordered crapahol.

Matt


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