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Titbird
As for the catalic converter, am I right in saying that if you used leaded fuel, only the effectiveness of the catalisator would be affected? I mean, there is no use is buying other cans, because it won't affect the driving.
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The lead content in leaded petrol can leave a residue on the working surfaces of the converter, reducing its effectiveness over time. I think the occasional tankful wouldn't do much harm; but prolonged use would certainly wreck it! Having said that where do you find leaded petrol these days.
In Britain only a few licensed garages can sell it and only vintage/classic vehicle enthusiasts would want to buy it.
I'm not sure about its availability in the rest of the world but I believe all of the developed nations are lead free now.