Lead additives/replacements

std3 Casual Dubber

26 posts · joined Apr 2016 · 14 Aug 2017, 7:27 pm

#1037217

Do you guys use any lead additives or replacements for old aircooled engines?
Some say, I don't need any, others, definitely need that.
I bought a bug, (gets rego this week or next) and wanna take care of her as much as I can.

Cheers

Csaba.

P.S: This can be the answer?

http://www.caltexsorell.com.au/store/index.php/additives-sealants-cleaning-products/fuel-treatments/caltex-lead-replacement-100ml.html

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679 posts · joined May 2008 · 14 Aug 2017, 7:53 pm

#1037218

I don't use any additives & I only use 98 / full premium unleaded..... on the advice of my VW mechanic

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 14 Aug 2017, 7:53 pm

#1037220

been covered a thousand time please use the search.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Aug 2017, 7:54 pm

#1037221

yep use 98 supper super never had any problems in over 15 years or so

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ACE76 Seriously Crusin Dubber

105 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 15 Aug 2017, 11:57 am

#1037238

If the heads are Original, Pre ~1967-68 it may be worth using an additive...

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