Comments on: High Gas Prices: Empty Tanks Are the New Black In California http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:04:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: f.d.katso http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3586 f.d.katso Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:59:24 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3586 hard to believe its intentional. time is too valuable. hard to believe its intentional. time is too valuable.

]]> By: f.d.katso http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-25287 f.d.katso Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:59:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-25287 hard to believe its intentional. time is too valuable. hard to believe its intentional. time is too valuable.

]]> By: High Gas Prices: Empty Tanks Are the New Black In California - Auto Gas Mileage Tips http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3585 High Gas Prices: Empty Tanks Are the New Black In California - Auto Gas Mileage Tips Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:46:51 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3585 [...] High Gas Prices: Empty Tanks Are the New Black In CaliforniaIf you own more than one vehicle, drive the one that gets the best gas mileage whenever possible. Also, consider purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle. I’d also like to add something to the above list which a company that sells car … [...] [...] High Gas Prices: Empty Tanks Are the New Black In CaliforniaIf you own more than one vehicle, drive the one that gets the best gas mileage whenever possible. Also, consider purchasing a more fuel efficient vehicle. I’d also like to add something to the above list which a company that sells car … [...]

]]> By: John Thomas http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3584 John Thomas Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:36:32 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3584 LOL, seems a bit stupid to go through the hassle for one gallon of gas which is what they usually give you (enough to get to a gas station). http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com LOL, seems a bit stupid to go through the hassle for one gallon of gas which is what they usually give you (enough to get to a gas station).

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]]> By: John Thomas http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-25286 John Thomas Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:36:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-25286 LOL, seems a bit stupid to go through the hassle for one gallon of gas which is what they usually give you (enough to get to a gas station). http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com LOL, seems a bit stupid to go through the hassle for one gallon of gas which is what they usually give you (enough to get to a gas station).

http://www.Ultimate-Anonymity.com

]]> By: Nick Chambers http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3583 Nick Chambers Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:23:17 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3583 @ thewheelman That figure is according to a mechanic interviewed in the Sacramento Bee article linked to from my article. http://www.sacbee.com/wheels/story/1007531.html In that article he talks about how it can damage the fuel pump. The mechanic is quoted as saying: "You're looking at a thousand dollars. Maybe you could run out of gas a couple of times before anything happens, but it also depends on the age and mileage of the vehicle." Any other mechanics out there care to weigh in? @ thewheelman

That figure is according to a mechanic interviewed in the Sacramento Bee article linked to from my article.

http://www.sacbee.com/wheels/story/1007531.html

In that article he talks about how it can damage the fuel pump. The mechanic is quoted as saying:

“You’re looking at a thousand dollars. Maybe you could run out of gas a couple of times before anything happens, but it also depends on the age and mileage of the vehicle.”

Any other mechanics out there care to weigh in?

]]> By: thewheelman http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3582 thewheelman Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:19:53 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3582 "Plus, it can end up costing the driver a thousand dollars or more when they have to replace a dead fuel pump." A fuel pump replacement costs thousands of dollars? Only if you drive a Bentley. Also, running out of gas doesn't even do any damage to the fuel pump... “Plus, it can end up costing the driver a thousand dollars or more when they have to replace a dead fuel pump.”

A fuel pump replacement costs thousands of dollars? Only if you drive a Bentley. Also, running out of gas doesn’t even do any damage to the fuel pump…

]]> By: thewheelman http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-25285 thewheelman Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:19:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-25285 "Plus, it can end up costing the driver a thousand dollars or more when they have to replace a dead fuel pump." A fuel pump replacement costs thousands of dollars? Only if you drive a Bentley. Also, running out of gas doesn't even do any damage to the fuel pump... “Plus, it can end up costing the driver a thousand dollars or more when they have to replace a dead fuel pump.”

A fuel pump replacement costs thousands of dollars? Only if you drive a Bentley. Also, running out of gas doesn’t even do any damage to the fuel pump…

]]> By: Dan http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-3581 Dan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:41:42 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-3581 I recommend using a siphon with a hand pump and finding a quiet parking lot. At $5/gallon, it just might be worth it to risk going to prison. I recommend using a siphon with a hand pump and finding a quiet parking lot. At $5/gallon, it just might be worth it to risk going to prison.

]]> By: Dan http://gas2.org/2008/06/25/high-gas-prices-empty-tanks-are-the-new-black-in-california/#comment-25284 Dan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:41:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=634#comment-25284 I recommend using a siphon with a hand pump and finding a quiet parking lot. At $5/gallon, it just might be worth it to risk going to prison. I recommend using a siphon with a hand pump and finding a quiet parking lot. At $5/gallon, it just might be worth it to risk going to prison.

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