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Posted by clooney on August 21, 2000 at 17:23:45 from (207.16.59.159):
In Reply to: New gas and old engines posted by Tom S. on August 21, 2000 at 10:38:39:
Tom, if you don't work it hard don't use anything. If you plan to work it hard or run it pulling wide open throttle use an additive. If it is worked real hard with no additive for extended periods you will risk the chance of valve recession. (valves sinking into the seats) It doesn't take much lead to protect the valve seats but most of the additives don't contain lead so I just put about 1/2 quart of non-detergent motor oil in each tank full of gas.
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