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Frankly, I am not sure I believe the computer. I just filled it up and
will check it the old fashioned way ..... mileage driven, gallons used.


I think I'm getting a bit more in the X5, too. I'll have to try that.

Have you ever run mid-grade in your German cars? I know the computers
will adjust and the fuel economy can decrease.




I never tried anything but "high test". When we had the BMW's, the price
of gas wasn't an issue, so there was no reason.
One downside of the Porsche is that it calls for 93 octane (minimum). The
only place I can get it is at Sunoco, who still carries 93 "Ultra". I've
often considered taking it over to the little Plymouth airport where I took
flying lessons and see if I could buy half a tank of 100 octane aviation
fuel to mix with the 93 octane. Problem is that I think aviation gas is
still leaded, and it would probably screw something up.

Mrs.E. had a good one the other day. Her Navigator calls for "high test"
(91 octane). She was giving me a ride back from the Cape after I brought
the boat down there and I noticed that her left directional was blinking
twice as fast as the right. I mentioned to her that one of the blinker
lights was probably out.

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.

Some people should stick to horses.

Eisboch


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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.


Heh...

Some people should stick to horses


Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price
of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.


Heh...

Some people should stick to horses


Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.



Really? If I remember correctly, around here 87 octane is "regular", 89
octane is "plus" or something,
91 octane is "high test" .... and then Sunoco sells 93 octane as "Ultra".

I seem to remember that many years ago Sunoco used to sell a very high
octane blend .... something like 97 ... for the muscle car crowd.

Eisboch


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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price
of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.

Heh...

Some people should stick to horses

Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.



Really? If I remember correctly, around here 87 octane is "regular", 89
octane is "plus" or something,
91 octane is "high test" .... and then Sunoco sells 93 octane as "Ultra".

I seem to remember that many years ago Sunoco used to sell a very high
octane blend .... something like 97 ... for the muscle car crowd.


Doesn't Sunoco put 10% ethanol in their "fuel?" I see that sticker on
their pumps and pass by. My gas sucking pig, 2001 F-150 5.4L, gets 20%
less MPG when the fuel contains ethanol.
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Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was
because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the
price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.
Heh...

Some people should stick to horses
Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.



Really? If I remember correctly, around here 87 octane is "regular", 89
octane is "plus" or something,
91 octane is "high test" .... and then Sunoco sells 93 octane as "Ultra".

I seem to remember that many years ago Sunoco used to sell a very high
octane blend .... something like 97 ... for the muscle car crowd.


Doesn't Sunoco put 10% ethanol in their "fuel?" I see that sticker on
their pumps and pass by. My gas sucking pig, 2001 F-150 5.4L, gets 20%
less MPG when the fuel contains ethanol.



I think *all* gas stations in the USA have 10% ethanol. A few have 85%
ethanol for those autos so designed.

Eisboch




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On Jul 13, 4:37*pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
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Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


Her response? * "Oh .... is *that* what it is? *I thought it was
because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the
price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.
Heh...


Some people should stick to horses
Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.


Just regular.


Really? * If I remember correctly, around here 87 octane is "regular", 89
octane is "plus" or something,
91 octane is "high test" .... and then Sunoco sells 93 octane as "Ultra".


I seem to remember that many years ago Sunoco used to sell a very high
octane blend .... something like 97 ... for the muscle car crowd.


Doesn't Sunoco put 10% ethanol in their "fuel?" I see that sticker on
their pumps and pass by. My gas sucking pig, 2001 F-150 5.4L, gets 20%
less MPG when the fuel contains ethanol.


I think *all* gas stations in the USA have 10% ethanol. * *A few have 85%
ethanol for those autos so designed.

Eisboch


I believe you are correct.....that is, E10 blend being the standard
blend at most gas statoins. According to news reports refiners are
now considering an E20 blend.

It is my understanding that E85 reduces fuel economy for the cars
designed to use it, negating the price reduction at the pump at the
gas stations offering it.

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price
of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.


Heh...

Some people should stick to horses


Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.



Really? If I remember correctly, around here 87 octane is "regular", 89
octane is "plus" or something,
91 octane is "high test" .... and then Sunoco sells 93 octane as "Ultra".

I seem to remember that many years ago Sunoco used to sell a very high
octane blend .... something like 97 ... for the muscle car crowd.


There's a Sunoco station in Ashford that still sells it I think.
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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:22:15 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.


Heh...

Some people should stick to horses


Speaking of 91 octane, the gas stations around here aren't sellin it
anymore - or the mid-grade 87 octane.

Just regular.


On the water or on land?
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"DK" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:



Frankly, I am not sure I believe the computer. I just filled it up and
will check it the old fashioned way ..... mileage driven, gallons used.


I think I'm getting a bit more in the X5, too. I'll have to try that.

Have you ever run mid-grade in your German cars? I know the computers
will adjust and the fuel economy can decrease.




I never tried anything but "high test". When we had the BMW's, the price
of gas wasn't an issue, so there was no reason.
One downside of the Porsche is that it calls for 93 octane (minimum). The
only place I can get it is at Sunoco, who still carries 93 "Ultra". I've
often considered taking it over to the little Plymouth airport where I
took flying lessons and see if I could buy half a tank of 100 octane
aviation fuel to mix with the 93 octane. Problem is that I think aviation
gas is still leaded, and it would probably screw something up.

Mrs.E. had a good one the other day. Her Navigator calls for "high test"
(91 octane). She was giving me a ride back from the Cape after I brought
the boat down there and I noticed that her left directional was blinking
twice as fast as the right. I mentioned to her that one of the blinker
lights was probably out.

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price
of gas hit four dollars a gallon.

Some people should stick to horses.

Eisboch

Keep it up and you will be mucking stalls forever.

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Eisboch wrote:
"DK" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:


Frankly, I am not sure I believe the computer. I just filled it up and
will check it the old fashioned way ..... mileage driven, gallons used.

I think I'm getting a bit more in the X5, too. I'll have to try that.

Have you ever run mid-grade in your German cars? I know the computers
will adjust and the fuel economy can decrease.




I never tried anything but "high test". When we had the BMW's, the price
of gas wasn't an issue, so there was no reason.
One downside of the Porsche is that it calls for 93 octane (minimum). The
only place I can get it is at Sunoco, who still carries 93 "Ultra". I've
often considered taking it over to the little Plymouth airport where I took
flying lessons and see if I could buy half a tank of 100 octane aviation
fuel to mix with the 93 octane. Problem is that I think aviation gas is
still leaded, and it would probably screw something up.

Mrs.E. had a good one the other day. Her Navigator calls for "high test"
(91 octane). She was giving me a ride back from the Cape after I brought
the boat down there and I noticed that her left directional was blinking
twice as fast as the right. I mentioned to her that one of the blinker
lights was probably out.

Her response? "Oh .... is *that* what it is? I thought it was because
I've been using "regular" gas instead of "high test" ever since the price of
gas hit four dollars a gallon.

Some people should stick to horses.

Eisboch



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