DAMN GAS

Dyne · 08-31-2005, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoid

A suburban is a truck? Or at least mine is?

Anyways, Today on the way to the piercing place the gas ranged from $109.99 a Litre, to $119.99 a Litre.

What the hell is that?

I remember when $0.60 cents for a Litre was a lot.

Um, what the hell. Today I've driven from my house, to downtown, to UBC, to SFU, to Surrey, covering the most active places in the entire city in a huge, neat triangle, and the worst I saw was $1.13.

You misread.

It's $1.09 right now at the Coast Meridian Petrocan and I need gas. And I fill on 89. Sigh.

Typhoid · 08-31-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Um, what the hell. Today I've driven from my house, to downtown, to UBC, to SFU, to Surrey, covering the most active places in the entire city in a huge, neat triangle, and the worst I saw was $1.13.

You misread.

It's $1.09 right now at the Coast Meridian Petrocan and I need gas. And I fill on 89. Sigh.

Thats what I said.

I put the decimal in the wrong place. 109.99 = 1.09 99
In Port Moody it was 113.99 = 1.13 99

Dyne · 08-31-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Typhoid

Thats what I said.

I put the decimal in the wrong place. 109.99 = 1.09 99
In Port Moody it was 113.99 = 1.13 99

Ok, thanks for freaking me out.

Jason1 · 08-31-2005, 09:42 PM

I blame the President.

Neo · 09-03-2005, 12:23 AM

In Austin it's about $2.40. I'm in Memphis right now and it's about $3.20. Of course, we drove around for awhile and every gas station except for one was completely out of gas.

Typhoid · 08-31-2005, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Ok, thanks for freaking me out.

No, sorry, gas is just upped to a hundred dollars a litre.

Fox 6 · 08-31-2005, 09:50 PM

Times like these make me glad i dont drive.

Dyne · 08-31-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fox 6

Times like these make me glad i dont drive.

It's really not all that bad. You just need to find a job.

I was afraid of the car/job complex too, at your age, but I make a heck of a lot more than I spend on gas, so it's cool.

GameMaster · 08-31-2005, 10:38 PM

How to Drive Economically:

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1. Slow down when possible - driving 55 mph can save up to 10% on gas mileage vs. driving 65 - 70 mph. This is due to wind resistance.

2. If your car has an overdrive gear, use it. Traveling at fast rates in low gears can consume up to 45% more fuel than is needed.

3. Manual shift driven cars allow you to change to highest gear as soon as possible, thereby letting you save gas if you "nurse it along". However, if you cause the engine to "bog down", premature wearing of engine parts occurs.

4. Keep windows closed when traveling at highway speeds. Open windows cause air drag, reducing your mileage by 10%.

5. Drive steadily. Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Also avoid tailgating - the driver in front of you is unpredictable. Not only is it unsafe, but if affects your economy, if he slows down unexpectedly.

6. Think ahead when approaching hills. If you accelerate, do it before you reach the hill, not while you're on it.

7. Think ahead at stop signs and stop lights - no need to race up to a red light and then jam on the brakes to slow down. Plan to slow down before the light. If you can slow down soon enough to not have to stop at the light, you can save quite a bit a fuel versus starting from a standing start.

8. Stoplights are usually timed for your motoring advantage. By traveling steadily at the legal speed limit you boost your chances of having the "green light" all the way.

9. Regular tune-ups ensure best economy; check owner's manual for recommended maintenance intervals. Special attention should be given to maintaining clean air filters... diminished air flow increases gas waste.

10. Remove snow tires during good weather seasons; traveling on deep tire tread really robs fuel!

11. Inflate all tires to maximum limit. For each pound of pressure the tire is under inflated, you consume about 1% more fuel. Make sure you carry in your car an accurate tire gauge and know what the pressure should be. Check your tires at least twice a month and always before, during and after long trips.

12. Remove excess weight from trunk or inside of car - extra tires, back seats, unnecessary heavy parts. Extra weight reduces mileage, especially when driving up inclines.

13. During cold weather watch for icicles frozen to car frame. Up to 100 lbs. can be quickly accumulated! Accumulated snow and ice cause tremendous wind resistance. Try and keep your car clean at the carwash when possible..

14. Avoid using roof top carriers - they can cause serious drag on the car and lessen your mileage by up to 15%. Pack it in or leave in behind.