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Jun 23, 2010 | 10:06 PM

#41

Mal74

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From: Clermont, GA, CSA

I think the guy I saw putting gas in his pick-up doing all kinds of gyrations, holdin the hose up high, then low, etc..... needs to read this thread.

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Jun 23, 2010 | 11:23 PM

#42

El Rey

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From: San Diego, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider1200

I don't remember the last time I saw a "one nozzle" that pumps all blends around here. We don't have Sunoco here, the brands we do have are all seperately hosed.

Where in VA are you? I worked for Sunoco out of Manassas for a few years as a tanker driver. There's over 250 Sunoco staions in the DC Metro area.

Jun 24, 2010 | 04:56 AM

#43

Mr.Softy

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From: Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Rey

Where in VA are you? I worked for Sunoco out of Manassas for a few years as a tanker driver. There's over 250 Sunoco staions in the DC Metro area.

I am way down in the SW corner of the state. Lots of Sheetz,Exxon,Shell, and now Marathon is moving in, Kroger sells some gas,Wilco,Mobil, maybe a Pure. I think those are about all I remember.

Jun 24, 2010 | 05:57 AM

#44

schumacher

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From: Springfield, Ohio

Jun 24, 2010 | 06:07 AM

#45

dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Crimson

Is it true that when you go to pump premium gas almost a gallon of the gas that was pumped by the last person (that is usually regular) is left in the pump and hose and winds up in your gas tank?

You hit the nail directly on the head.Think about how lucky the next person will be after you leave and he thinks he is getting regular.

Jun 24, 2010 | 06:24 AM

#46

BigGdawg

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From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08rock

If that was true you would be getting 1 gallon of free gas.I'm sure it is measured in the pump and not at the nozzel.

I think this is the right answer. Nothing is free.

Jun 24, 2010 | 11:16 AM

#47

arcticharleyman

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From: Ontario East

DILLIGAF?? Just pump the damned stuff and quit worrying about it. It's going to fill your tank and get you from point A to point B.

Jun 24, 2010 | 12:25 PM

#48

El Rey

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From: San Diego, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider1200

I am way down in the SW corner of the state. Lots of Sheetz,Exxon,Shell, and now Marathon is moving in, Kroger sells some gas,Wilco,Mobil, maybe a Pure. I think those are about all I remember.

Sheetz isn't too bad quality gas, I miss their subs. That's a great area of Virginia, man, do I miss it. Roanoke, Christansburg, Bristol, Natural Bridge, Walton...

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Jun 24, 2010 | 01:00 PM

#49

asm481

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From: Southeastern Wisconsin

The hose does hold some gas. Way back when I was a Young-un I recall rolling into closed stations at night and tipping the hoses up and down to get the last drop out. made a difference on my gas budget. So I do look for three hose pumps.