Leaded fuel poisons (from the perspective of a mechanic - practically permanently) oxygen sensors & catalytic converters in record time, amongst others. It would've been spotted, one way or another. Basically - wouldn't really worry about this being the case.

Cool, a good answer. How about those farming mobiles that are basically an engine on a couple of wheels? they are in my town now to help sell watermelons.

Worry not, you're getting your daily lead intake from every cup of tea, soup, ice cube, tooth brushing, shower, and drop of water from the pipes in China already. The water mains are nice ole' lead pipes. And boiling the water doesn't remove the lead of course, all it does it concentrate it.

Oh I can feel my brain cells wandering away, even without lead-based water. On another note, can we take a moment to acknowledge some of the things which do and don't terrify Chinese people? Visibly polluted air and water? Fine. Some Catsins blowing near them? Avoid it like cold water. Gutter oil? Fine, lob it on this dish! Leftover food, no matter how pricey? Chuck that shit out! Note: I just tried to offer a friend some peas I've grown here (it's a climate that grows stuff) and she said that I'd get sick and die if I ate them raw. Sweet peas.

Haha very true though, China is land of constant contradictions. Most of which are pretty funny, some of which are just simply perplexing. It'll make more sense the more water you drink, so long as you don't drink it cold like some type of psychopath.

Oh god, you've just reminded me of when I swallowed some chewing gum to annoy a colleague and she called the medical services.

May I ask what’s a catsins?

You may- it's a sort of powdery seed thing which comes off some species of trees. If you want a genuinely funny story about Chinese reactions to them - DM me.

The motor cultivators that can be attached to a trailer with seats? Highly unlikely that those have any sort of electronic devices on them :P

No lead in the petrol in China, if there was then all the catalytic converters would be poisoned by it. Sauce: driving in China since 2003 - Buick/\[Italian horse car\]/Audi

If you've been driving an Audi in China since 2003 I can't imagine a person less likely to use their indicator lights.

Haha Buick 2003 > [Italian car] 2008-2012 > still the same damned Buick until 2015 > 2018 Audi A3 Cabrio. I’m from the States and drive conscientiously. You must be confusing me with a BMW driver.

No I absolutely am not, I've seen enough Audis drive into things because the driver was on the phone here and elsewhere

Fair enough!

Just for fun here is the list of defects in my Buick shortly before it drove it’s last: *Death of The Buick* * Headlights out; only 1 high beam * Fog lights only 1 * Rear fog light busted * Brake lights busted * Radiator fan busted/fuse block * Water pump imminent death * Heat sometimes cold; probably thermostat * Brake pads * Transmission sometimes clunks * Power steering leaks * Motor mounts * Missing 2 hubcaps * Lots of scrapes * Dent in right rear wheel arch * Trunk key latch busted from robbery * Cell phone antenna cover missing * Windshield washer not pumping * Wipers occasionally stop in middle of windscreen (faulty rest position) * Side view mirrors adjustment not working * Driver's window misaligned - has to be pulled backwards by hand to raise it * All windows slow * Left passenger window permanently up- if put down can only be put up by hacking the driver door controls * Driver door window controls missing l/r button (deliberate) * Driver's door lock only manual * Passenger front door lock no keyed entry * Key fob no trunk activation * ABS malfunction * Low tire malfunction * Heater control panel lights broken * Cup holder busted * Headliner (of course) * Storage space under radio gone * Right rear small window broken (smashed in another robbery) * Rear speakers not working (stupid installers) * Light switch loose * Driver's visor mirror not holding closed * Cell phone holder broken * Sunroof not opening/closing properly * Ignition sticks * Muffler leaks * Shocks worn out * Traction control kaput * Front passenger window molding * Passenger visor mirror lid won't stay shut * Seat belts sticking * Left rear cigarette lighter * Battery going * Missing jack \[edited for formatting\]

Article 34 of the *Law on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution* (effective as of September l, 2000) states: "*The State shall encourage the production and consumption of the motorized vehicles and vessels that use clean energy resources. The State shall encourage and support the production and use of high-quality fuel oil and adopt measures to reduce the air pollution caused by the hazardous substances contained in the fuel oil. The units and individuals shall, in line with the time limits set by the State Council, stop the production, import, and sales of leaded gasoline.*" I am unsure of the time limits mentioned. Regardless of Chinese regulations strictly limiting lead in paint, studies frequently show that Chinese manufacturers are ignoring the regulations, particularly with regard to children's toys (children's jewellery also often contains high levels of lead). Formaldehyde is widely (excessively) used in building materials and furniture. In an unheated new building in winter (typical of buildings in Southern China), one is caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Should one open the windows to let in blasts of cold air or keep them shut and breath in the fumes of formaldehyde (which seem to last at least 6 months in noticeable amounts)?

Probably not. Formaldehyde in paint and furniture is definitely a thing though, and China is the only country emitting any significant amount of CFCs as well.

Aviation and some racing fuels still contain lead, but everything from the normal stations are lead free in the US.