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tnf wrote:It's an old pic from Chevron people - that isn't the current price of the gas there.

That's not much lower than it is here.

About $1.10 (Aud) per litre here

LOL, you brits forget to realize that americans commute much more. 25,000 miles in 1 year is "normal".

Dave wrote:In Iowa we get state subsidies because our farmers produce ethanol from corn. Owned. Iowa may not be much to look at, but when the shit hits the fan and the California falls in the ocean, everyone is going to want to move here.

Hehe, I ride a trail over in IA at least once a week. Always fill up before driving back home (Omaha). Yay, Iowa! :icon25:

Just filled up today. $2.48. We'll get used to it like everyone else.

Dave wrote: /lvrj_home/2004/Jan-31-Sat-2004/photos/chevron.jpg

2004 eh?

i pay $5 a gallon .. not shedding any tears for ya'll

I used to have a car.

Dave wrote:

Massive Quasars wrote: Farms consume quite a bit of energy.

You need to eat, dont you?

I don't eat ethanol fuel, follow along.

Massive Quasars wrote: Wouldn't it be unfortunate if that energy was wasted on a likely fruitless pursuit? edit: What problem are you referring to exactly? Pollution? Energy shortages? Government waste? They contribute to all of it.

Farms? You're off your rocker man...
School yourself: http://www.ncga.com/ethanol/main/
http://www.ethanolfacts.com/

Both websites run by the National Corn Growers Association, fancy that.

It's not clear that ethanol from corn will ever be a viable alternative to gasoline.

http://slate.msn.com/id/2122961/

Saw gas today for $2.97 premium. (Wash DC)

currently sitting @ $1.70 a litre

1.7 x 3.8 = $6.50 a gallon


and you thought you had life hard...... my hearts' breaking for guys.

duffman91 wrote:LOL, you brits forget to realize that americans commute much more. 25,000 miles in 1 year is "normal".

Um, I do 50 miles a day, as does Pho.
I have a mate at work who does between 70-80 miles a day.
Then at work we do even more mileage in the company vehicles.
I know the US is big, with long, straight roads, but somehow I think the average commute in the States is probably the same, if not slightly less.
After all, you yanks forget to realise that brits drive faster. 85mph is normal.

Mat Linnett wrote:

duffman91 wrote:LOL, you brits forget to realize that americans commute much more. 25,000 miles in 1 year is "normal".

Um, I do 50 miles a day, as does Pho.
I have a mate at work who does between 70-80 miles a day.
Then at work we do even more mileage in the company vehicles.
I know the US is big, with long, straight roads, but somehow I think the average commute in the States is probably the same, if not slightly less.
After all, you yanks forget to realise that brits drive faster. 85mph is normal.

I think that trying to "see whos balls are bigger" in terms of commuting mileage is pushing the boat out a bit.


Idiots will be idiots Mat, let them think what they think

I don't know bout most of you but near me is full of single-track country roads and A and B roads, so you always have to keep your speed going up and down so you don't get the best MPG either.

Mat Linnett wrote:

duffman91 wrote:LOL, you brits forget to realize that americans commute much more. 25,000 miles in 1 year is "normal".

Um, I do 50 miles a day, as does Pho.
I have a mate at work who does between 70-80 miles a day.
Then at work we do even more mileage in the company vehicles.
I know the US is big, with long, straight roads, but somehow I think the average commute in the States is probably the same, if not slightly less.
After all, you yanks forget to realise that brits drive faster. 85mph is normal.

LOL, yeah ok, we all drive 33 mph here. The fact still remains, we have more road, more commute, more cars, and more people. The gas prices affect us more.

We also have little to no public transportation in major areas.

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AmIdYfReAk wrote:

ToxicBug wrote:Its $3.37 USD per gallon here (I converted with google).

regular? Med or... the real gas?

regular... $1.16 CAD per liter yesterday, insane :/

Dave wrote:

Testoclesius wrote:

mjrpes wrote:Chevron Regular Unleaded.

i guess regular unleaded is ok, if you cant afford premium

Especially considering the fact that premium or regular are going to cost you plenty anyway, you might as well get premium

the difference in price is pretty marginal i think.

a few questions though:

do you get improved gas mileage if you use premium as opposed to unleaded and your car doesnt require it?

Chupacabra wrote:

Dave wrote:

Testoclesius wrote: i guess regular unleaded is ok, if you cant afford premium

Especially considering the fact that premium or regular are going to cost you plenty anyway, you might as well get premium

the difference in price is pretty marginal i think.

a few questions though:

do you get improved gas mileage if you use premium as opposed to unleaded and your car doesnt require it?

LOL no, and putting higher octane gas in a car that runs on lower octane gas isn't good for the engine and won't give you any performance or economy benefits..

oic

so whats it all about then? is premium higher quality gas? if it is, shouldnt it be better to put in your car regardless of the make? why is it bad for the engine?

Its not higher quality, its higher octane. Engines with higher compression ratios and turbos need it.

I just filled my car with gas and gas was 2.97$ per gallon W :icon28: W

ToxicBug wrote:Its not higher quality, its higher octane. Engines with higher compression ratios and turbos need it.

ah okay, thanks. i get it now, sorta, i guess.

it's made to burn slower so there's less chance of it possibly igniting without the benefit of a spark. quality is debatable. toxic bug is right though, no need for high octane in a lower compression/non turbo car.