Now that GAMI’s G100UL is fully approved and awaiting distribution, owners are hearing questions about how unleaded fuel might cause valve damage in aircraft engines. It was once a thing in car engines, but in this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli examines the issues and finds valve seat recession an unlikely consequence of using unleaded aviation fuel.
Whadayamean Unleaded Fuel Will Trash My Valves?
Key Takeaways:
- GAMI's G100UL unleaded aviation fuel has received full approval and is awaiting distribution.
- Aircraft owners are concerned about potential valve damage, specifically valve seat recession, from using unleaded fuel, reminiscent of past issues in car engines.
- However, analysis suggests that valve seat recession is an unlikely consequence for aircraft engines using G100UL unleaded aviation fuel.
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