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Lead Additive Usage

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:32 am
by berger
Hey Guys.

I have used the search button :D on "lead additives" a few times, so this post isn't on the merits of adding lead additive, just curious who actually uses it. I figured a Poll would be a good way to find out, especially for those who don't want to face the "Wrath of the Titans!" :mrgreen: I joke! I joke! :lol:

In all seriousness, I was told by Karl Portman to use lead every few fill ups, and while I am not as committed as that (lead additive can be a beyotch to find these days), I do add some when I look for it....and find it, which isn't that often.

I also put this thread in the Engine section versus the General Chat section because it could be a valuable thread for a newbie to find as a 'one stop shop' on the topic.

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Re: Lead Additive Usage

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:41 am
by stiffler4444
Ya, I had a bottle in my glove box when I got the truck from Karl. I've read a couple differing opinions on there, but seems the true experts on engine teardown and rebuild have leaned towards not needing it. So far so good for me.......

tx Dave

Re: Lead Additive Usage

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:48 am
by audiocontr
At least provide a summary and link to relevant threads if you want to dig up old posts. I was the author of one of the original threads and learned quite a bit by the responses.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2066&hilit=+lead+additive+
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2155&hilit=+lead+additive+
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6534&hilit=+lead+additive+

Re: Lead Additive Usage

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:01 pm
by berger
audiocontr wrote:At least provide a summary and link to relevant threads if you want to dig up old posts. I was the author of one of the original threads and learned quite a bit by the responses.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2066&hilit=+lead+additive+
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2155&hilit=+lead+additive+
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6534&hilit=+lead+additive+

I didn't want to dig anything up, as those posts are found through searches if one wants an opinion. I just wanted to get a tally, because I know some people are more willing to vote anonymously versus posting why or why not it is needed.

8 votes versus two actual reply's is what I was aiming for....just curious. :D

Re: Lead Additive Usage

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:51 am
by berger
Looks like the "Never, the truck doesn't need it" wins!

Good info, thanks guys.