1991 Other Chevrolet Models lead additive gas usage

FRODO_BAGGINS

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1991 CHEVROLET
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
125,000 MILES

1991 Chevy K2500, 5.7L v8: Hello, I have an older inboard/outboard boat from 1976 which requires I use off-the-shelf lead additive in the gas tank. I want to drain the tank to put new gas in it. Can I use that gas with the lead additive siphoned into my unleaded vehicle without any problems?

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MMPRINCE4000

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Depends on age of gas and if you siphon any debris into drain can.

If gas is over 60 days old, it has begun to degrade and would probably cause more problems than it is worth (varnish).

If gas is under 60 days old, siphon into new or clean container and use a generic filter (3/8" filters are available at most autoparts stores) to filter out any rust particles/debris.

If gas in tank had a fuel stabilizer added to it then you can use it for up to a year (but still filter it).

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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 AT 6:31 AM

FRODO_BAGGINS

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Thank you for your reply to my question. If I understand you correctly, you are saying to siphon the old gas with a filter as long as it is not too old and has been stabilized. Are you also implying that the off-the-shelf lead additive from the auto parts store will not cause any problems if run through my unleaded vehicle?

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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 AT 4:06 AM

MMPRINCE4000

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You should NEVER use a lead additive in a car designed for unleaded, it will ruin the O2 sensor.

I thought you were asking about the 1976 boat motor.

Automobiles switched to unleaded in the early 1970's, however I am not sure about marine applications, but leaded gasoline virtually dissappeared by the end of the 70's.

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Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 AT 8:22 AM