Posted on 05/28/2026 10:10:09 AM PDT by moviefan8
This week, Lee Zeldin’s EPA announced “approving nationwide E15,” pitching it as “fortifying the domestic fuel supply.” What that means exactly is that the federal government will allow more stations to cut gasoline with ethanol, which, yes, makes it cheaper, but it also yields less power and worse fuel economy in your engine.
I am lucky. I have a small airport that is not too far away and one can buy good ol’ 103 octane, leaded fuel there. At least for now. It’s great for small engines.
The only thing I remember about premium leaded gas was I needed to change my spark plugs every 6-7000 miles and the lead residue in the crankcase oil.
The other thing is you’re breathing in lead fumes.
I wouldn’t consider that lucky.
I feel sorry for you. It must be more difficult for you to be go through life so disillusioned. I assume that you hold similar views on other topics that you know nothing about. You had issues with your car that had nothing to do with leaded gasoline son. As for the fumes, I'll be just fine. Thank you very much.
There is an additive, TCP $35/qt, which aviators use to reduce lead fouling on spark plugs.
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