Posted on 2/27/2023
As a driver, you may have noticed that gas stations now only offer unleaded gasoline, but that wasn't always the case. In the past, leaded gasoline was a common fuel option. So, what changed? And what are the differences between the two types of gasoline? Leaded gasoline was once the standard in Canada and the US, but it was phased out beginning in the 1970s. Lead was added to gasoline to improve engine performance, but it was later discovered that it was a major contributor to air pollution. The combustion of leaded gasoline releases harmful lead particles into the air, which can lead to health problems and environmental damage. In response, the Canadian government mandated the phase-out of leaded gasoline. Today, all gasoline sold in Canada is unleaded. But what does that mean for your car? Unleaded gasoline does not contain lead, but it may contain other additives to improve engine performance, such as detergents, octane boosters, and ethanol. These additives can help keep yo ... read more