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 is fully approved.
- Concerns exist regarding potential valve damage in aircraft engines using unleaded fuel.
- The video examines the issue of valve seat recession caused by unleaded fuel.
- Valve seat recession is deemed unlikely as a consequence of using unleaded aviation fuel.
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