It seems there aren't as many trip reports here as in the past, maybe
because of fuel expenses.
Previous to Wednesday the last time I gassed up my car with regular I
recall paying about $3.85 at the local Mobil which I always use.
Going to the dentist Wednesday I noticed that a Shell station had
regular for $4.14. Surprised me. I stopped at the Mobil and filled
up after the dentist and it was $3.94.
My wife filled up her car at the same place Thursday and paid $4.04.
I'm hearing that something like 50% of refining capacity is where Ike
is about to hit.
Doesn't look too good. Hearing $5.00 gas, and saw some stations have
it over $5.00 in NC.
A sailboat with a small motor or a powerboat that can be pushed with
a weedwhacker motor are starting to look like good options.

--Vic

On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:02:01 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

It seems there aren't as many trip reports here as in the past, maybe
because of fuel expenses.
Previous to Wednesday the last time I gassed up my car with regular I
recall paying about $3.85 at the local Mobil which I always use.
Going to the dentist Wednesday I noticed that a Shell station had
regular for $4.14. Surprised me. I stopped at the Mobil and filled
up after the dentist and it was $3.94.
My wife filled up her car at the same place Thursday and paid $4.04.
I'm hearing that something like 50% of refining capacity is where Ike
is about to hit.
Doesn't look too good. Hearing $5.00 gas, and saw some stations have
it over $5.00 in NC.
A sailboat with a small motor or a powerboat that can be pushed with
a weedwhacker motor are starting to look like good options.

Just gassed up my wife's car where I got it for $3.85 Wednesday.
$4.08 now. Should last her a couple weeks. Lucky she has a short
commute.

--Vic

On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:18:14 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:02:01 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

It seems there aren't as many trip reports here as in the past, maybe
because of fuel expenses.
Previous to Wednesday the last time I gassed up my car with regular I
recall paying about $3.85 at the local Mobil which I always use.
Going to the dentist Wednesday I noticed that a Shell station had
regular for $4.14. Surprised me. I stopped at the Mobil and filled
up after the dentist and it was $3.94.
My wife filled up her car at the same place Thursday and paid $4.04.
I'm hearing that something like 50% of refining capacity is where Ike
is about to hit.
Doesn't look too good. Hearing $5.00 gas, and saw some stations have
it over $5.00 in NC.
A sailboat with a small motor or a powerboat that can be pushed with
a weedwhacker motor are starting to look like good options.

Just gassed up my wife's car where I got it for $3.85 Wednesday.
$4.08 now. Should last her a couple weeks. Lucky she has a short
commute.

Daughter just gassed up her Mitsu with premium. Said it's up 40
cents. Heard there's a lot gouging going on in the gulf states.
That CraigCat is looking better.

--Vic

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:18:14 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:02:01 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

It seems there aren't as many trip reports here as in the past, maybe
because of fuel expenses.
Previous to Wednesday the last time I gassed up my car with regular I
recall paying about $3.85 at the local Mobil which I always use.
Going to the dentist Wednesday I noticed that a Shell station had
regular for $4.14. Surprised me. I stopped at the Mobil and filled
up after the dentist and it was $3.94.
My wife filled up her car at the same place Thursday and paid $4.04.
I'm hearing that something like 50% of refining capacity is where Ike
is about to hit.
Doesn't look too good. Hearing $5.00 gas, and saw some stations have
it over $5.00 in NC.
A sailboat with a small motor or a powerboat that can be pushed with
a weedwhacker motor are starting to look like good options.

Just gassed up my wife's car where I got it for $3.85 Wednesday.
$4.08 now. Should last her a couple weeks. Lucky she has a short
commute.



Daughter just gassed up her Mitsu with premium. Said it's up 40
cents. Heard there's a lot gouging going on in the gulf states.
That CraigCat is looking better.

--Vic

Why premium?

Eisboch

On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:49:43 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



Daughter just gassed up her Mitsu with premium. Said it's up 40
cents. Heard there's a lot gouging going on in the gulf states.
That CraigCat is looking better.


Why premium?

Car calls for it. She says it doesn't run good on regular.
It's the 3.0L.
She insisted on that car - chick car.
Her money - mostly.

--Vic

"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:49:43 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



Daughter just gassed up her Mitsu with premium. Said it's up 40
cents. Heard there's a lot gouging going on in the gulf states.
That CraigCat is looking better.


Why premium?

Car calls for it. She says it doesn't run good on regular.
It's the 3.0L.
She insisted on that car - chick car.
Her money - mostly.

--Vic



Forgive me if this story is a repeat. Can't remember if I told it here
before. Comes with the territory, if you know what I mean.


My wife is a Lincoln Navigator freak. She's had three (maybe four) of them.
The current one is a 2008 model and it calls for premium fuel, according to
the owner's manual.

Anyway, I was a passenger in it while she drove a few months ago. She was
giving me a ride to or from someplace.
This was back when fuel prices were climbing daily.

As she drove, I noticed that her left directional (blinker) was operating at
a very slow cycle compared to the right directional.
I mentioned to her that she should check the lights in her blinkers because
it appeared that one of them on the left side was probably burned out.

Her response?

"Oh, is *that* what it is? I noticed it before, but figured it was because
I've been using regular gas instead of premium."

Not a joke.

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:49:43 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:



Daughter just gassed up her Mitsu with premium. Said it's up 40
cents. Heard there's a lot gouging going on in the gulf states.
That CraigCat is looking better.


Why premium?

Car calls for it. She says it doesn't run good on regular.
It's the 3.0L.
She insisted on that car - chick car.
Her money - mostly.

--Vic



Forgive me if this story is a repeat. Can't remember if I told it here
before. Comes with the territory, if you know what I mean.


My wife is a Lincoln Navigator freak. She's had three (maybe four) of
them. The current one is a 2008 model and it calls for premium fuel,
according to the owner's manual.

Anyway, I was a passenger in it while she drove a few months ago. She
was giving me a ride to or from someplace.
This was back when fuel prices were climbing daily.

As she drove, I noticed that her left directional (blinker) was operating
at a very slow cycle compared to the right directional.
I mentioned to her that she should check the lights in her blinkers
because it appeared that one of them on the left side was probably burned
out.

Her response?

"Oh, is *that* what it is? I noticed it before, but figured it was
because I've been using regular gas instead of premium."

Not a joke.

Eisboch

Well....was it the gas or a burned out bulb? 8)

On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:17:33 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:




As she drove, I noticed that her left directional (blinker) was operating at
a very slow cycle compared to the right directional.
I mentioned to her that she should check the lights in her blinkers because
it appeared that one of them on the left side was probably burned out.

Her response?

"Oh, is *that* what it is? I noticed it before, but figured it was because
I've been using regular gas instead of premium."

Not a joke.

Heh, makes sense. All my daughters are the same way.
I think I looked into it when she got the car, and told her
she's better off with premium because she'll pay more in mileage and
detonation by using regular.
One son has a Caddy that needs premium and its the same deal with that
engine. Some engines can probably handle it.
But maybe your wife is right. Unheard detonation on the right bank is
affecting the left turn signal. Because. like the brain, right side
controls left activities.
She should be a mechanic.

--Vic

On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:17:33 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

My wife is a Lincoln Navigator freak. She's had three (maybe four) of them.
The current one is a 2008 model and it calls for premium fuel, according to
the owner's manual.

back when fuel prices were climbing daily.

As she drove, I noticed that her left directional (blinker) was operating at
a very slow cycle compared to the right directional.
I mentioned to her that she should check the lights in her blinkers because
it appeared that one of them on the left side was probably burned out.

Her response?

"Oh, is *that* what it is? I noticed it before, but figured it was because
I've been using regular gas instead of premium."

We bought a two year old Navigator and put 125 000 miles on it in four
years. All on regular gas. At 175k it developed a leaking valve guide.
I figured the writing was on the wall and bought a rebuilt motor, with
a 75k warranty. We plan to keep the car which shows no visible wear
after six years. The car has needed fluids and filters and brake pads
once. Spark plugs are every 100k, like most cars.

I know someone who has been driving the same VW Beetle for fifty
years. Never a breakdown They call it preventive maintainance. He
overhauls the motor every 100k, before it really needs it. 65 one way
mile commute, God knows how many miles are on it. Probably a mil and a
half. All highway miles.

Casady

On Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:04:07 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:



I know someone who has been driving the same VW Beetle for fifty
years. Never a breakdown They call it preventive maintainance. He
overhauls the motor every 100k, before it really needs it. 65 one way
mile commute, God knows how many miles are on it. Probably a mil and a
half. All highway miles.

Probably does frequent oil changes. Those jugs are lucky to get 100k
mile without having substantial blowby.

--Vic