SHOP TALK with Leonard Duncan: "Real Gas vs. Modern Day Pump Fuel"

In this solo deep-dive, host Leonard Duncan fires up a conversation decades in the making the difference between real gasoline and the modern-day pump fuel we’ve all been sold. From chemistry to culture, this episode breaks down what’s changed, what it’s costing us, and why understanding your fuel might be the most important wrench in your toolbox.

In Part 1, Leonard explains what made real gasoline the gold standard: consistent octane, high energy, long shelf life, and zero corrosion. He contrasts this with today’s ethanol-blended pump fuel unstable, corrosive, and chemically compromised.

In Part 2, it’s about the bigger picture: cost, lost knowledge, and how generations of mechanical wisdom have been undone by regulatory shifts and marketing spin. Whether you’re a racer, builder, or weekend warrior, this episode is a call to reclaim performance and pride.

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