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EvilJester400EX
04-20-2004, 05:57 PM
Which is better to run for a 4 stroke engine? I have heard that leaded fuels actually cause valves to go bad, but I'm not sure about this. Is there really any difference? Any help is appreciated.

JOEX
04-20-2004, 09:34 PM
From what I remember, leaded fuel is beneficial to the valve seats, it lubricates them I think. When I was messing with car motors years ago we'd have hardened valve seats installed so unleaded fuel can be used.

I'm sure someone else can go into further detail.

ewalker302
04-21-2004, 01:31 AM
No, the leaded fuel will not hurt your valves or anything else.

The leaded may be better, but not by much either way.

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