Using old lead substitute for garage kept classic car

1973 MERCEDES BENZ 280SEL
125,000 MILES • 4.5L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BSWALM
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I have an old classic garage kept 40 yr old Mercedes 280 SEL 4.5. I only drive it about 2-5 times a month. Could I still use my 10-15 yr. old lead substitute I still have in stock to add to the gasoline until I buy newer bottles later this year. Please advise. Many thanks, Bill
May 27, 2014 at 5:55 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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With the limited driving you do that will be fine, any of the valve saver additives will be ok.
May 27, 2014 at 7:05 AM
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BSWALM
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Great - Thanks soo much for your reply. I still have STP lead substitute which STP stopped making for the interim. But I plan to buy more from other manufacturers shortly. In the interim I feel much more at ease using the older lead substitute I still have in storage from over the years. Many thanks again for you advice.

Bill
May 27, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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all good, thank you for using 2carpros.
Jun 1, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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