For sake of conversation, say one were to add some thing like this to unleaded, E10 fuel.
Would it increase performance in a EFI marine application? If 1 bottle is good, if it in fact is, would 2 bottles be better?
Thread: Lead additive in unleaded fuel
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02-08-2010 06:52 PM
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02-08-2010 09:26 PMI think the purpose of that additive is to help lubricate the valves on 4 stroke engines that were designed to run on leaded fuel. I doubt there is any purpose for it in 2 stroke engines. I will let others correct me if I am wrong.
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02-08-2010 09:40 PMThat is correct, the lead did add octane back in the day, but these additives do not have enough to make any difference. When the lead was taken out, they suddenly realized that the lead was lubricating the valve seats on older engines. When it was gone, the engines started eating up seats. Now they are made harder and do not need the lead or any other lubrication. A much smaller amount of lead is necessary to lubricate the seats than is needed to add octane.
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02-08-2010 10:27 PMValvetect is another lube product to help the seats, in most engines it is unnecessary, unless we are talking a pre-1976 car that has not had the valve seats done.
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02-08-2010 11:34 PM
Race fuel and constant use.
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02-09-2010 12:42 AMLots of people are recommending Startron additive to stabilize the fuel and keep it fresh. It also helps with moisture some.
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02-09-2010 03:37 AMI use Acetone. It burns hotter and is a cheap additive. 2 to 3oz per 20 gallons.