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[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 11 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I just googled and it was still a thing. 1973 was the start of the phaseout, 1975 it became illegal for new cars, and it was fully banned for road use in 1996.

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

You can still get a lead substitute add in for gas if your car really needs it.

[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 hours ago

You can still get leaded gas if you want to run on a racetrack too.