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From: rkd@ccice5.UUCP (R. K. Downes)
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Subject: Re: Leaded vs. Unleaded?
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Date: Mon, 11-Mar-85 12:48:17 EST
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> Months ago, the articles I read in the papers stated that the amount of lead
> needed for proper lubrication was something like 2% of the amount now used.

This would seem to agree with a figure I read in a BMWMOA (Motorcycle
club) magazine - one tank of leaded gas every 5000 miles would provide
enough lead for the valves.

Perhaps this only applies to this brand/design of engines though ...

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	Ray Downes
	Computer Consoles Inc.
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