*Vrooom... Vroooom... Vroooom*
Wind down the windows, shoes off, step on the throttle pedal, feel the breeze beats on my face is something I enjoy doing. To drive with pleasure (as in to drive fastly and smoothly) , it's not just the car itself that matters, the quality of petrol plays an important role, too.
No gasoline=no petrol,=NO DRVING FANCY CARS!!!!
http://eyeforcars.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/1969_mustang_boss302track.jpg Petrol consists mostly of aliphatic hydrocarbons with between 4 and 12 carbon atoms per molecule. It is produced in oil refineries and is obtained through the distillation of crude oil. It has different characteristics because it is blended together through various refinery streams. Small quantities of various additives are common, for purposes such as tuning engine performance or reducing harmful exhaust emissions. Some mixtures also contain significant quantities of ethanol as a partial alternative fuel.
As years gone by, the petroleum industry is growing. The petrol is modified to different functions and performances. There are two types of commonly-heard-petrol, namely leaded petrol and unleaded petrol. So what's the difference between them? Which is safer to be used? It was found that unleaded petrol is petrol manufactured without the addition of a substance called anti-knock, a compound containing lead that was originally put in petrol to prevent knocking in the engine and to promote smooth running. It also has slightly lower octane rating than leaded petrol and does not release lead compounds into the atmosphere from exhaust fumes. As we all know, lead causes a toxic effect particularly in the brain that is irreversible and puts children at high health risk.
Leaded petrol has been banned in Europe and United States. However, some petrol stations, such as Shell, have tried to do away with leaded petrol. Lead from food, air, and water pose a health hazard to humans. Other effects leads include:
-A rise in blood pressure
-Kidney damage
-Miscarriages and subtle abortion
-Declined fertility of men through sperm damage.
It is pretty obvious that unleaded petrol is safer to be used. For the future generation and for our mother Earth, leaded petrol should not be introduced anymore. So guys, SUPPORT UNLEADED PETROL!
To all those people out there who love to speed-driving, try Shell V-power!!! Then you can go "vroom-vroom" around with less resistance because this is the most advanced fuel Shell has ever developed (a high-octane, nitrogen enriched premium gasoline that actively cleans while you drive to help improve engine performance). Have fun driving!
References:
- http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/opinions/Unleaded_petrol_is_good_for_health_environment_83206.shtml
- http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/shell_vpower/about_vpower/about_vpower.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline#Lead
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
- http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/briefings/leaded_unleaded.pdf
As years gone by, the petroleum industry is growing. The petrol is modified to different functions and performances. There are two types of commonly-heard-petrol, namely leaded petrol and unleaded petrol. So what's the difference between them? Which is safer to be used? It was found that unleaded petrol is petrol manufactured without the addition of a substance called anti-knock, a compound containing lead that was originally put in petrol to prevent knocking in the engine and to promote smooth running. It also has slightly lower octane rating than leaded petrol and does not release lead compounds into the atmosphere from exhaust fumes. As we all know, lead causes a toxic effect particularly in the brain that is irreversible and puts children at high health risk.
Leaded petrol has been banned in Europe and United States. However, some petrol stations, such as Shell, have tried to do away with leaded petrol. Lead from food, air, and water pose a health hazard to humans. Other effects leads include:
-A rise in blood pressure
-Kidney damage
-Miscarriages and subtle abortion
-Declined fertility of men through sperm damage.
It is pretty obvious that unleaded petrol is safer to be used. For the future generation and for our mother Earth, leaded petrol should not be introduced anymore. So guys, SUPPORT UNLEADED PETROL!
To all those people out there who love to speed-driving, try Shell V-power!!! Then you can go "vroom-vroom" around with less resistance because this is the most advanced fuel Shell has ever developed (a high-octane, nitrogen enriched premium gasoline that actively cleans while you drive to help improve engine performance). Have fun driving!
References:
- http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/opinions/Unleaded_petrol_is_good_for_health_environment_83206.shtml
- http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/products_services/on_the_road/fuels/shell_vpower/about_vpower/about_vpower.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline#Lead
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
- http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/briefings/leaded_unleaded.pdf
3 comments:
thanks for the info,
actually I dont drive.
hehehe paiseh.
thx for d info..
i drive abit abit nia.. haha..
when i become d full-time driver, i will be thankful for ur info at that time.. =D
why is ur font so small geh
forcing my eyeball out to read it
but it's really a nice posting
thanks for the info
u sure Shell V-Power good a?
like not enough power for my Merc =.=
BHP petrol seem better
will try it tml
thanks alot ^^
Post a Comment