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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Default Re: Gas station pet peeves

Originally Posted by manisusmc
and one more thing, does anyone ask themselves what kind of gas is in the gas pipe at the pump where there is only on pipe for all three pipes.

but some stations have a seperate line for each type of gas.

i'll tell you what's in that single line the cheap crap that got pumped right before you got there, so you fill up for say the first gallon or so at 87 or 89 and very rarely 93. I know its only a gallon but the premium users get screwed and the guy/girl that comes to the pump after us gets a little boost to their cheap crap.

also the wal-marts here have fuel additives that you can add right at the pump, what a waste of money.
Yep, about 20 feet of hose from the selector valve to the nozzle with a 3/4" inside diameter. Someone did the math for me once (I don't have the formula) but I remember it was about 1 gallon. Not too bad although it does add up by the end of the year. But I will stay away from single nozzle pumps while on my Ducati. It requires premium also and only has a 4 gallon tank so I can't afford the dilution.
 
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