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Originally Posted by Larry Lawton
I'm wondering about the validity of your advise on using leaded gas.
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I dont know about anyone else, but I am offended by your statement. I am a professional. I feel this is sensible advise from all. I don't need references, no offense. But here is our GOV on the issue.
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Originally Posted by Larry Lawton
The other stuff complained of (poor mileage, poor performance, O2 sensor damage, etc.) are what I'd expect if one clogged the converter with leaded fuel, not if one removed the converter.
Larry/DoubtingThomasNow
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The engine you are messing with was designed to run on UNLEADED FUEL ONLY! It needs the back pressure from the cat convrter assy to run properly. It was designed this way.This lack of back pressure will cause a loss of low end engine torque, poor performance. The lead will build up on the valve and seat and cause probles also.
The O2 sensors in the exhaust are not designed to handle the leaded fuel or its by-products. The lack of input from the secondary O2 sensor will throw your vehicle into OPEN LOOP , hense the POOR MILEAGE.
Many people here are PROFESSIONALS in the AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. They do know what they are talking about. Apparantly you are not as informed as them.
I am no politician and dont give a RATS A@S! about AFRICA or any other country except AMERICA. The issue here is LEADED FUEL OR NOT.
Leaded fuel will hurt your engine LIKE IT OR NOT!
GOV STATS
GOV STATS:/ Common Sense
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Vehicle performance can also be affected by the use of the wrong converter and, in some
severe cases, converter or engine overheating could occur, resulting in unsafe operation and possibly
engine damage.
Because of the effects of backpressure and heat created during operation and the effectiveness
and compatibility of some emission systems with certain converters, it is important to make sure
that the converter installed is the proper one for a customer's car or truck.
An original equipment converter is designed as an integral part of the vehicle's emission and
engine system to achieve the lowest possible emissions and optimal performance.
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