Since my brother accidentally put unleaded in my 1992 Honda Hallade 1.6i its been real sluggish and won't rev up to the limiter. It was serviced 7000km ago. Can it be the feul? please help me with possible solutions. Best answer WILL be chosen
2007-04-23 23:24:16 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Since my brother accidentally put unleaded in my 1992 Honda Ballade 1.6i its been real sluggish and won't rev up to the limiter. It was serviced 7000km ago. Can it be the feul? please help me with possible solutions. Best answer WILL be chosen!!!
2007-04-23 23:25:29 · update #1
If its not the feul, what can it be?
2007-04-23 23:30:06 · update #2
I am surprised that a 1992 engine would use leaded fuel. But if this is truly the case, then yes, unleaded fuel will damage an engine designed for leaded fuel. The lead in fuel was meant to lubricate the engine in addition to the motor oil.
However, if you mean that he put unleaded gasoline into a diesel engine, then yes, that too will damage the engine. A complete engine rebuild is likely required at this point.
2007-04-23 23:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by DefenseEngineer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A car that takes leaded fuel will have a slight difference in the fuel air ration and this may be the cause of the sluggish performance. However leaded fuel has lead as a additive to the fuel that acts as a lubricant for the valves. If the engine is run for an extended period it is possible to cause damage to the valves. If the take is full of fuel you can purchase a lead replacement additive from your local auto spares shop.
2007-04-24 07:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its an engine requiring leaded fuel and you put unleaded in it, the engine should be ok, just don't do it again.
I have a 67 Chevelle. Those cars were all made to run on leaded gas. No leaded gas for sale anymore here in the US, so you have to use unleaded gas. The car runs fine.
If your car was serviced 7,000km ago, it sounds like it is time for servicing.
Maybe the gas he put in it was dirty too. Try to change the fuel filter.
2007-04-24 06:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion is to take it in for a service and explain it to the mechanic my boyfriend thinks it would not hurt it but he knows more about the older cars than the newer cars.
2007-04-24 06:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by caz99holden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt any '92 car was made to run on leaded fuel.
2007-04-24 07:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Just me again, Do I know you ?!? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really shouldnt make a difference, but if you are that concerned you can purchase a lead additive from any parts store.
2007-04-24 09:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Wrenchhead Ed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe...I don't know
Try these for an answer:
http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/bulletin/unld-gas/
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine3.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline
2007-04-24 06:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by deadmanwalking 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it will a little if it is the other way around.
2007-04-24 06:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ronnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋