The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: manxr65 on May 19, 2010, 10:42:21 AM

Title: lead additive
Post by: manxr65 on May 19, 2010, 10:42:21 AM

when i brought me r65 it had a lead stick or bar inside the tank which acts as an additive , has anyone ever seen these for sale and mine is still in , how long do they last as i cant see how much is left .
can you buy these online

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: Barry on May 19, 2010, 11:16:49 AM

Sounds like it might be some sort of catalyst. There are widely diverging views on whether these things work. Many people say they are "snake oil"

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: Bob_Roller on May 19, 2010, 11:31:59 AM

The lead compound that was added to fuel, was tetra-ethyl lead, a horrendously poisonous material in a strong concentration .

I am quite doubtful that the bar of lead in your fuel tank is a tetra-ethyl lead compound, let alone doing any real good for your engine .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-ethyl_lead

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: Semper Gumby on May 19, 2010, 05:59:17 PM

I thoughht i saw them for sale in NZ or Oz.

Caveat Emptor.

If you feel like adding something then try Marvel Mystery Oil (2oz per 5 gals) -- seems to do quite well.

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on May 21, 2010, 01:09:50 PM

Just curious why you would want to add anything.  The TE additive was supposedly added to improve valve performance.  If you are running an oil with an SG rating then you're going to get the zinc that is required.  In today's PC Go Green Viva Sustainability OMG Global Warming environment that's about all you can reasonably do.

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: k_enn on May 21, 2010, 02:55:52 PM

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I thoughht i saw them for sale in NZ or Oz.

Caveat Emptor.

If you feel like adding something then try Marvel Mystery Oil (2oz per 5 gals) -- seems to do quite well.

Marvel Mystery Oil added to gasoline?  I have used it as an oil additive in some cars to promote better lubrication of the top end of the engine, but never heard of adding it to gasoline.  What is is supposed to do when added to gasoline?

k_enn

Title: Re: lead additive
Post by: Semper Gumby on May 21, 2010, 08:16:31 PM

Lubricates the top end (rings and valves) and keeps the rubber bits fresh.  Also keeps fuel system things clean.

(clean is good)

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/oilcansimple.htm