I filled up a few times in the last couple of months, topping the $50 mark. Here in NC and in Ohio. I had no problem with a dollar limit.
Gas pump gripe!!!!!!
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Julie wanted a Danali, and I use the truck to haul stuff.H8R said:
I don't even look anymore. I know the station with the lowest prices so I just go there - swipe the card and fill it until it stops. Pay the bill when it comes at the end of the month.
I also pay $2.60 a gallon for regular.
2.51 for me at the cheap places. go to www.gasbuddy.com to find cheapest prices. and it works!
Did you ever consider that with a 35 gallon tank topped off you're carrying around a lot more weight? You just might get a little better gas mileage if you started hauling around less fuel and filled up more often. I know that's not your gripe, but still a gallon of water weighs roughly 8 lbs, assuming gasoline weighs the same you're carrying around 180 pounds more than I am with my 12 gallon tank.
merrrrjig said:
Shoot, we have several stations offering gas for $1.95!
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My truck and suv each have 24 gallon tanks.Kornphlake said:
oaky then you're carrying around 96 pounds more than I am...
well, for me I only have 1 grade of fuel to look at.... but around the eastside of Seattle, I've seen diesel anywhere from $2.61 gal up to $2.74 gal
$110 a week?
You could do heroin for that much...
Why don't you just go buy one of those new International cuntsumer pickups?
You could do heroin for that much...
Why don't you just go buy one of those new International cuntsumer pickups?
1. I don't know if this is rumor or conjecture, but one popular tip is to use A/C instead of an open window when on the highway. Supposedly, the drag from an open window at highway speeds uses more gas than A/C.
2. My biggest complaint about SUV's and large trucks is when you see only one or two people in them. Considering that 75% of driving (I think) is commuting, unless you are taking a couple of people or large items everyday, I think bigger vehicles are unnecessary.
Disclosure: one time commuting to work in New Orleans, I was forced off the road by a Suburban with a female driver on the cell phone. There was no one else in the SUV.
2. My biggest complaint about SUV's and large trucks is when you see only one or two people in them. Considering that 75% of driving (I think) is commuting, unless you are taking a couple of people or large items everyday, I think bigger vehicles are unnecessary.
Disclosure: one time commuting to work in New Orleans, I was forced off the road by a Suburban with a female driver on the cell phone. There was no one else in the SUV.
Man I love my 1990 Chevy 1500 4x4 so what if it gets 13 mpg. I love trucks I will drive one till the day I die. There is nothing like starting your truck up in the morning and being greeted by a healthy vroom. I have glass packs on my truck and absolutely love the sound of the engine I love driving with the windows down so I can hear more of my truck. With a truck you can throw your bike in the back without having to use a dumb rack. As well as this as has been mention you cna pull a trailor, go off roading, haul tons of things in the back such as: sod, trees, soil, hay bails, trees, tools, motorcycles, engines, wild game after you have shot it, your friends, your dogs, bowes, house hold appliences, etc etc. Trucks made this country and they will continue to shape this country. oh and I filled in at 1.93 on mid grade with 10% ethonal yesterday.
Hey, I should say I am not against trucks. They serve an important function and 90% of my mtb trips have been in a truck.
However, it is those midgrade/luxury SUV's that piss me off. The dude in Tahoe driving around a nineties Cherokee is cool with me. It is that rich b*tch in a chromed out tank that has never seen mud or snow is what kills me.
However, it is those midgrade/luxury SUV's that piss me off. The dude in Tahoe driving around a nineties Cherokee is cool with me. It is that rich b*tch in a chromed out tank that has never seen mud or snow is what kills me.
Why? What does it matter to you? Just curious.........sanjuro said:
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Freak said:
Check out the biodiesel revolution.
I have an 04 6.0 international and it loves the bio.
My buddies in Utah can make it for .70 a gallon!
Thats involves collecting waste fry oil and blending lye and methanol for clean sulfur free fuel that runs superb in a diesel.
But the guy with the mid-90's Cherokee's use is somehow "more legitimate"? I guess I don't follow your logic here.sanjuro said:
I'm not sure as a bike commuter if it would make much difference injury-wise getting smashed by a Denali or a Prius, would it? Maybe it would.......<shrug>
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I'm currently saving up to put a diesel in my little toyota so I can switch to biodiesel and save some $$.
Check out boulderbiodiesel.com and toyotadiesel.com. You can find tons of other links with more info on those 2 sites.
silly gas pump owners. if there is no limit, they might sell more $ worth of gas, therefore making MORE MONEY. what dumb business people.N8 said:
my gripe is that i can't figure out how to use the damn things. (i'm fifteen, and filled my own tank, like, twice.) some just want you to pull the lever, some want you to push the button, some want you to pull the lever, push the button, then pull the other lever, and by now i'm very confused.
flatulant_man said:my gripe is that i can't figure out how to use the damn things. (i'm fifteen, and filled my own tank, like, twice.) some just want you to pull the lever, some want you to push the button, some want you to pull the lever, push the button, then pull the other lever, and by now i'm very confused.
DumbassA dude in TAHOE needs a 4WD vehicle to survive the winter. A Bay Area yuppie does not.SkaredShtles said:
Imagine a lane of traffic is 10-11 feet wide. The Prius is 5 1/2 feet wide while the Denali is almost 7 foot. Your bike width (with you on it) is 3-4 feet. Do the math.SkaredShtles said:
Also a stock Denali at 6 1/2 feet height, is 18 inches higher than a Prius. Sitting on that Captain's Chair, the Denali driver's field of vision is over your head.
Finally the Prius front end is sloped down for better aerodynamics. The Denali has a big grill in the front. Which is better to roll on if you got hit?
If this does not convince you, jump on a bike and take a ride on a busy, 35-45mph road with no shoulder. Tell me which cars bother/scare/notice more, the subcompacts or the big trucks?
But why not a 4WD that gets good mileage? Also - why are the yuppie's reasons for getting a 4WD, whatever they may be, less "legitimate"? They bought the vehicle they *wanted* to buy. No need to get all holier-than-thou........sanjuro said:
Sounds like yet another good reason not to ride on the road.
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Welcome to the world of the big boys: Cause and Effect. You drive a big ass vehicle, you're influencing the price of gas, pollution, traffic, and even the Iraq war.SkaredShtles said:
Most people either don't know or don't care about the effect they have on the world. Remember, somebody always picks up your tab.
6.6 pounds per gallon, if I recall correctly.Kornphlake said:
We take both our vehicles to Tahoe since we have a place up there so 4WD gets used quite often. When I go to our place for matainance, repairs and stuff, the truck hauls up material & tools, etc. Then when we want to be comfy we take the SUV.
Wow is that for real? Sounds like you're a few ingrediants off for a bomb haha.LOOnatic said:
Don't bother getting a more efficient car, just stop whining.
As a side note, I have an Expedition for a rental car this week. Even if it got 40MPG and only cost 20K new I wouldn't ever want one. Power is good but the boat like ride made me motion sick and the handling responds like a drunk 80 year old. I liked driving an F-150 loaded with a cargo rack much better.
As a side note, I have an Expedition for a rental car this week. Even if it got 40MPG and only cost 20K new I wouldn't ever want one. Power is good but the boat like ride made me motion sick and the handling responds like a drunk 80 year old. I liked driving an F-150 loaded with a cargo rack much better.
You guys are lucky, here in Alberta Canada gas works out to be quite a bit more expensive then in most parts of the US. I spend about $20cnd per week on gas, I also drive a 4cyl jetta...
If I was ever spening that much on gas I would seriously have to evaluate why I am driving so much, and why do I need such a big vehicle. The reality is, it wont be to much longer until people that drive these big useless SUVs will have to pay more taxes on them (new) and few will be able to afford to drive them due to gas prices on the verge of exploading.
If I was ever spening that much on gas I would seriously have to evaluate why I am driving so much, and why do I need such a big vehicle. The reality is, it wont be to much longer until people that drive these big useless SUVs will have to pay more taxes on them (new) and few will be able to afford to drive them due to gas prices on the verge of exploading.
Anyone want to buy my 4runner? I tired of it allready.
My 1969 Olds 442 got between 3-4 miles per gallonvtrider said:my friend has a 67' chevelle with a 427 in it. He gets a grand total of 4 mpg. Thats right, FOUR.
His solution? dont drive far. I doubt he actually drives farther than from his house to school (like 1 1/2 miles) more than once every two weeks.
Those were the days $2.89/gal for regular right near my house last week.....pnj said:
-Ryan
Across the street gas went down, $2.55 for the cheapy stuff per gallon. My 91 K1500 pickup costs about $55 to fill. Girlfriends Honda Civic less than $30 or so. Gas sucks!
But I chose to drive a giant gas eating truck. I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything
But I chose to drive a giant gas eating truck. I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything