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What does unleaded fuel mean?

Unleaded fuel is a type of gasoline that does not contain any lead. Lead was added to gasoline in the early 1900s to improve its performance and reduce engine knocking. However, lead is a harmful pollutant, and it was gradually phased out of use in gasoline in the United States and other countries beginning in the 1970s.

Today, unleaded fuel is the most common type of gasoline sold in the United States. It is safe for use in vehicles with catalytic converters, which are devices that help to control emissions from vehicles.

Leaded fuel is still available in some countries, but it is much less common than unleaded fuel. It is important to use the correct type of fuel in your vehicle, as using leaded fuel in a vehicle that is not designed for it can damage the catalytic converter.