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From: lee@unmvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: No Leaded Gas -- Now What?
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Date: Thu, 7-Mar-85 05:00:37 EST
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> 
> RELAX!  As I understand it, the only purpose of putting lead into gas is to
> raise the octane rating--and one can do that without using lead.  I think
> EPA is to be commended for taking this step.

 Here, thus far, the petroleum companies have been using ethanol. I have
heard that this can damage certain kinds of metals. Notably, zinc. Guess
what my carbs are made of? Anybody know if I am ready to buy a bridge or
is this true? I am using unleaded premium now. It is not boosted, just
good gas. It is still rated too low... Though, I haven't heard any pinging
on it I cannot be sure.

			--Lee (Ward)
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