West of Mpls MN about 50 miles on Hwy 12 | Aviation fuel...privately funded chemtrails. ;-)
This is interesting...leading to widespread health problems like IQ loss and developmental issues...
AI Overview
When lead (specifically tetraethyllead, or TEL) was used in gasoline, it decomposed in the engine, releasing lead and lead oxides that formed tiny particles in the exhaust, acting as potent ice nuclei (making ice form more easily in clouds) and contaminating the atmosphere, leading to widespread health problems like IQ loss and developmental issues, before being largely phased out due to its toxicity. These lead particles, often as lead salts or oxides, would then become airborne, settling in soil, water, and even Arctic ice, creating pollution records of human activity.
No, you cannot get leaded gasoline for cars anywhere in the world; it was banned for road vehicles decades ago due to severe health risks, but it's still available at some airports for piston-engine aircraft, and occasionally for off-road/racing vehicles, though alternatives like lead substitutes are common for classic cars.
For Cars (Road Vehicles):
Banned: The U.S. banned leaded gas for cars in 1996, and the entire world phased it out for road vehicles by 2021, making it completely unavailable for standard cars and trucks.
Alternatives: For classic cars needing octane or valve protection, you'd use unleaded fuel with a lead substitute additive or ensure your engine has hardened valve seats.
Where it's Still Found (Exceptions):
Aviation: Piston-engine small aircraft are the primary users, requiring special aviation gasoline (Avgas), often "100LL" (low lead).
Racing/Off-Road: Some specific racing or farm equipment might still use leaded fuel, but it's not the norm for street-legal vehicles, even classic ones.
In Summary: If you're looking for gas for your car, even a vintage one, you'll need unleaded fuel and potentially an additive; the days of pumping leaded gas at a regular station are over. |
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