Is benzene injected into unleaded petrol to help replace the lead and boost fuel combustion?
This is a myth. Benzene is not added to petrol; it occurs naturally in crude oil and is formed during refining. The amounts reaching the air from car exhausts have been greatly exaggerated, and the concentrations in the UK air have been examined by experts and found to be – by a very long way – no threat to public health. Is it wise to drain the petrol tank before a winter lay-up? No, an empty tank is more susceptible to corrosion. Cars are best left with a little petrol in the tank, with the battery disconnected and the engine sprayed with lubricating oil. A dehumidifier can help prevent the formation of rust. Try and start the car at least once a month and take it for a short drive if the weather is fine. Can classic cars be converted to run on unleaded petrol? Some can and some can’t. Popular classics such as MGBs, Jaguar E-types, Morris Minors and most Aston Martins can be converted. The mono block engine design of some vintage cars like Bugattis or Bentleys makes conversion practi
