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Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:01 pm
by BJ 134
Hi. I am a new member to the forum so maybe this has already been discussed, if so please bear with me.
What do i need to do to convert my '99 3.5 V6 from using leaded (LRP) to unleaded petrol? I am concerned about continued availability of LRP in future.
Thank you.
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:50 pm
by 4ePikanini
3.5 v6 can run on both. Just fill up with unleaded next time round. You may find a boost in performance and economy - I did on my 1992 3000 v6
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:02 pm
by BJ 134
4ePikanini wrote:3.5 v6 can run on both. Just fill up with unleaded next time round. You may find a boost in performance and economy - I did on my 1992 3000 v6
No "side effects"? How long did you use it before you sold?
Thanks for the help
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:10 pm
by 4ePikanini
6 months.
No ill effects at all!
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:17 pm
by BJ 134
4ePikanini wrote:6 months.
No ill effects at all!
thank you, really appreciate it. Will definitely switch over.
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:16 am
by SimonB
As per my previous post the 99 3.5 should be run on unleaded anyway and not on LRP
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:43 pm
by Mcnoogle
4ePikanini wrote:3.5 v6 can run on both. Just fill up with unleaded next time round. You may find a boost in performance and economy - I did on my 1992 3000 v6
Really,
You got better figures on unleaded - I think its time I tried that, did you still add 2 stroke at that time,
if you still had it now, being on unleaded would you still add 2 stroke?
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:17 pm
by 4ePikanini
Mcnoogle wrote:4ePikanini wrote:3.5 v6 can run on both. Just fill up with unleaded next time round. You may find a boost in performance and economy - I did on my 1992 3000 v6
Really,
You got better figures on unleaded - I think its time I tried that, did you still add 2 stroke at that time,
YES
if you still had it now, being on unleaded would you still add 2 stroke?
YES
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:52 pm
by BJ 134
Why add 2 stroke?
Re: Leaded vs Unleaded
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:06 pm
by 4ePikanini
BJ 134 wrote:Why add 2 stroke?
in short
Fact : it burns away carbon deposits.
debatable : it adds lubricity to the fuel and cleans injectors