unleaded fuel

Hi . Does the unleaded fuel wear out the engine quicker in a old engine that hasnt been converted over.DO Some people still use the additive in new engines. thanks tim

Old cast-iron headed engines without hardened valve seats or inserts (like old 1970s Holdens) will wear thier valve seats when run on unleaded; the lead oxide was like a 'talcum powder' between the valves and the head. Additive is required in these engines.

Veedubs have alloy heads with a hard valve seat insert so do not require additive - they can run on ULP

Leaded fuel has not been available since about 2001

i still run flash lube in mine as i just dont trust the 'respect my aurthoity' type experts.. my take anyway..

so if you were buying aolder beetle its not necessary to replace any thing till needed .tim

I run flashlube or valvemaster in all my VW's. Its Cheap insurance.

thanks again guys .I am getting closer to buying that car🤪🤪🙅🤪🤪

i have been running my bugs abd buses on unleaded for 8 years with no problems the bus was also blown and torn down after 10000 to inspect before a sale and bright ans shiney was all that we found and gene berg was telling all who would listern that from 58 onwards woul run with no bad problems so its up to you what you do me i have been down that road and i am very happy