Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

[James S.]

Anyone use this "real lead" additive? I spoke to a salesman and did research and it is the real lead additive that was sold a few years ago and is now back in the supply system.


A GENUINE TETRAETHYL LEAD (TEL) gasoline treatment / octane booster

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Back in stock and shipping as of 08/01/2011...
See our Welcome Back pricing...
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Octane Supreme 130 is the

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boost octane numbers, eliminate engine knock, and protect valves and valve guides
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There are many octane enhancing products on the market today that are misleading and just do not perform as they claim. These octane boosters / fuel additives claim to increase your octane from 2 to10 points and sometimes as high as 17 points. In reality the octane increase provided by these products equates out to a .2 to1.7 point increase. Users of these products think that they are getting more than what they actually get.
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2. Figure your octane increase needed by subtracting the octane number posted at the pump from the octane requirements of your engine.
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3. Use the chart to calculate the amount of OS 130 to add per gallon of pump gas.
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[Joe L.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Anyone use this "real lead" additive? I spoke to a salesman and did research and it is the real lead additive that was sold a few years ago and is now back in the supply system.


A GENUINE TETRAETHYL LEAD (TEL) gasoline treatment / octane booster

.
Back in stock and shipping as of 08/01/2011...
See our Welcome Back pricing...
.

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Octane Supreme 130 is the

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boost octane numbers, eliminate engine knock, and protect valves and valve guides
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There are many octane enhancing products on the market today that are misleading and just do not perform as they claim. These octane boosters / fuel additives claim to increase your octane from 2 to10 points and sometimes as high as 17 points. In reality the octane increase provided by these products equates out to a .2 to1.7 point increase. Users of these products think that they are getting more than what they actually get.
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2. Figure your octane increase needed by subtracting the octane number posted at the pump from the octane requirements of your engine.
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3. Use the chart to calculate the amount of OS 130 to add per gallon of pump gas.
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James------


There's probably more on this subject in the archives than just about any other subject. Briefly, here's how it is:

1) If your engine does not suffer from pre-ignition on pump gasoline, you don't need any more octane. Paying for it is a complete and utter waste of money;

2) You don't need a lead additive to prevent valve seat wear unless you operate your engine under heavy loads for extended periods (e.g. pulling a heavy trailer up a long, steep grade). VERY FEW operate a Corvette in any operational regime which is going to result in valve seat problems;

3) Lead is good for octane (IF you need it) and good for valve seat protection (IF you need it), but BAD for everything else in the engine. If you don't need it, don't use it. Period.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Thank You, but I'll continue to use my MAX 2000 as long as I have a supply. It allows me to run an aggressive timing map including 12 or 14 dgrees initial, 36 to 38 total which in turn gives me a cool running engine (no over heating in traffic). And, with my electronic ignition, I have virtually no plug fouling either, like back in the day with point ignition.

It's a personal choice. I'm glad to see there's another source. My L-76 w/ actual 11.25 to 1 compression loves it. When you have to buy premium anyway, what's a few more cents per gallon. No pingy here ever.

Stu Fox

[Dale C.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

It's nice to boost the octane but I want to get the ethonol out, or at least diluted so I add a 50/50 mix of 117 race gas that I can get locally. It cost too much but it seams to run better. Any other way to get around the ethonol? I've looked on line for places to get ehto free but none close to North Houston.
Dale

[Ronald L.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Stu, when you come up here, we can go cruise Gratiot and you can have your choice of 110 fuels with all the lead you desire They don't have alcohol and you'll think your were back at the Sunoco's of the mid 70's filling up except for the price

[Larry M.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Thank You, but I'll continue to use my MAX 2000 as long as I have a supply. It allows me to run an aggressive timing map including 12 or 14 dgrees initial, 36 to 38 total which in turn gives me a cool running engine (no over heating in traffic). And, with my electronic ignition, I have virtually no plug fouling either, like back in the day with point ignition.

It's a personal choice. I'm glad to see there's another source. My L-76 w/ actual 11.25 to 1 compression loves it. When you have to buy premium anyway, what's a few more cents per gallon. No pingy here ever.

Stu Fox

Stu:

Octane Supreme 130 and MaxLead 2000 are similar products that came from the same source. OS 130 puts the tetraethyl lead fluid (TEF) in a toluene carrier. Max Lead 2000 puts the TEF in Jet A carrier (which is basically kerosene).

Toluene has a high octane number (around 103 AKI) and therefore adds an additional octane boost to the mix, but it will lift most paints. Jet A won't lift your paint, but doesn't add any octane.....it relies solely on the TEF for that.

Larry

[Michael W.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

James------


There's probably more on this subject in the archives than just about any other subject.

How true- but despite facts, the myths perpetuate nonetheless. I see stories of kids that weren't even born when leaded gas was phased out believing that it will somehow make their cars leap tall buildings. Must have heard it from their fathers or grandfathers.

[Domenic T.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

It's nice to boost the octane but I want to get the ethonol out, or at least diluted so I add a 50/50 mix of 117 race gas that I can get locally. It cost too much but it seams to run better. Any other way to get around the ethonol? I've looked on line for places to get ehto free but none close to Northy Houston.
Dale

Dale,
I looked in my area and found a station and it did not have the sign on the pump saying it had ethonol in it so I looked at the pumps at other stations in the area.

Some had it and others didn't. I asked one station attendant that did not have the (contains ethonol) sign on their pumps if their gas had ethonol and she shrugged her sholders and couldn't answer.

I think in CA they have to warn you or let you know you are getting ethonol.

Point is that maybe there are more stations out there than advertised that do not use ethonol.

DOM

[R N.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

It's nice to boost the octane but I want to get the ethonol out, or at least diluted so I add a 50/50 mix of 117 race gas that I can get locally. It cost too much but it seams to run better. Any other way to get around the ethonol? I've looked on line for places to get ehto free but none close to Northy Houston.
Dale

Dale -- Here in Canada, Shell V-Power doesn't contain any ethanol and is rated at 91 octane.

[Terry M.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Dale,
I looked in my area and found a station and it did not have the sign on the pump saying it had ethonol in it so I looked at the pumps at other stations in the area.

Some had it and others didn't. I asked one station attendant that did not have the (contains ethonol) sign on their pumps if their gas had ethonol and she shrugged her sholders and couldn't answer.

I think in CA they have to warn you or let you know you are getting ethonol.

Point is that maybe there are more stations out there than advertised that do not use ethonol.

DOM

Some states require a notice on the pump that up to 10% Ethanol may be added, and others do not. Illinois requires it, but I can't speak for other states. I would expect there is someplace on the 'net that has that information.

[Ronald L.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

THis is one site that should help you find real gasoline...

http://www.buyrealgas.com/

[Joe L.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

How true- but despite facts, the myths perpetuate nonetheless. I see stories of kids that weren't even born when leaded gas was phased out believing that it will somehow make their cars leap tall buildings. Must have heard it from their fathers or grandfathers.

Mike------


As I've mentioned many times before, the late John Lingenfelter (who reportedly knew more than the average guy about automotive performance issues) once said that the best thing that ever happened for performance was unleaded gasoline.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

Larry;

Thanks for the clarification about Octane Supreme 130 vs. MaxLead 2000. Having an old C-2 with the big gas filler in the deck has always caused me to take extra precautions when filling the tank as it is near impossible to do it with out some splashing when you get near full. If I ever get the Octane Supreme 130 I will have to devise an even greater deck protection method.

I always love this debate when it comes up. It's the same fellows who claim to own the facts and brand others knowledge/experience gained over the years as myths.

Stu Fox

[Ron H.]

Re: Octane Supreme 130 Real Lead Additive

pure-gas.org is another good one.

THis is one site that should help you find real gasoline...

http://www.buyrealgas.com/