From: utzoo!utcsrgv!jrc
Newsgroups: net.misc
Title: Re: Regular vs Unleaded Gas
Article-I.D.: utcsrgv.998
Posted: Thu Feb 10 10:57:38 1983
Received: Thu Feb 10 11:28:13 1983


I have heard from several independent sources that leaded
("regular") gas is actually better for your engine, if you
can use it.  The theory states that lead, being a very soft
metal, makes an excellent lubricant when heated to engine
temperature.  Thus the life of your engine can be significantly
extended by using regular gas.  This effect should be particularly
noticeable in motorcycles, whose engines are run at much higher
rpm's than most automobiles.

My social conscience led me to begin using unleaded gas in
my Honda Accord, but my mechanic told me I was crazy to do it,
so I stopped.

Jim Cordy
University of Toronto