Known in France as essence, gas is expensive for North American prices. What do they call "unleaded ?

Answer 1

Unleaded in France is Sans Plomb. It is available in two grades.

Leaded petrol is getting harder to find.

However the majority of new cars sold in France now use diesel ( gasoil ) which also comes in two grades.

Diesel is 25% cheaper to buy and delivers up to 50% more miles per gallon (or, less litres / 100 km as we say !).

Peter

Answer 2

Sans plomb
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Gasoline -- Known in France as essence, gas is expensive for those accustomed to North American prices. All but the least expensive cars usually require an octane rating that the French classify as essence super, the most expensive variety. Depending on your car, you'll need either leaded (avec plomb) or unleaded (sans plomb).

Beware the mixture of gasoline and oil called mélange or gasoil sold in some rural communities; this mixture is for very old two-cycle engines.

Note: Sometimes you can drive for miles in rural France without encountering a gas station; don't let your tank get dangerously low.

Answer 3

Sans Plomb is your Radio Trivia Answer

Gasoline -- Known in France as essence, gas is expensive for those accustomed to North American prices. All but the least expensive cars usually require an octane rating that the French classify as essence super, the most expensive variety. Depending on your car, you'll need either leaded (avec plomb) or unleaded (sans plomb).
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Answer 4

Sans Plomb for all radio trivias

Answer 5

`sans plomb`

Answer 6

tetraethyl lead was added to gas to reduce knock. in europe i dont think they did this.