View Full Version : If I can't get gas, I can't get there.
clevelandstoker
01 Sep 2005, 01:34 PM
Interesting situation we've got here. Several stations I visited today in NE Ohio were out of 87 octane fuel. I have my ticket and I'm praying I can get a fill up before I go because I can make it there and back on one tank (just barely).
But, if I can't get a fill up by Saturday afternoon, I'm going to eat the ticket. I assume many are in a similar situation.
dfb547490
01 Sep 2005, 01:41 PM
Check your PMs.
JohnR
01 Sep 2005, 01:43 PM
Interesting situation we've got here. Several stations I visited today in NE Ohio were out of 87 octane fuel.
You can't use higher-octane gas?
fidlerre
01 Sep 2005, 01:46 PM
You can't use higher-octane gas?
Seriously that is one hell of a funny post by the man in Youngstown...
It's what, about 10 cents more per gallon to go with 89 octane gas. Which when filling up the tank is an extra $1.20 - $1.50 if you are totally running on an empty tank. In the grand scheme of things it doesn't seem like that much money now does it?
Bigdog
01 Sep 2005, 01:55 PM
Ill be there if i have to walk : )
If you see someone gettting dropped off in a 18 wheeler, it will be us : )
vflkirwan
01 Sep 2005, 02:19 PM
our "nJb BuS" gets around a whopping 11 miles per gallon.
in the span of a week, this trip got like $160 more expensive.
peruytu
01 Sep 2005, 02:32 PM
I guess I wont have any problems since my car can only take 93 octane. :)
Bill Archer
01 Sep 2005, 02:33 PM
There are probably a hundred gas stations in Youngstown. Maybe two hundred. They are not all out of 87 octane gas.
REVS FAN 1
01 Sep 2005, 02:38 PM
It's good to have an expense account :D
These same people will have no problem paying $5 for a bottle of water :confused:
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jameseyla
01 Sep 2005, 02:50 PM
You can't use higher-octane gas?
I was told to never put higher-octane in my car (Acura RSX). Some cars simply dont need it and it could damage your car to use it.
the kool aid kid
01 Sep 2005, 02:59 PM
A car that is designed to take a certain octane gas can take higher octane gas without any damage at all. It won't improve performance like many people think but it definatley won't hurt the car in any way.
Ikari
01 Sep 2005, 03:03 PM
If you're worred, just go with the midrange stuff (89 octane). Hell my car takes 87 but I'm stuck using 91 right now because of the heat.
Top off that badboy and get down to Cbus!
Bigdog
01 Sep 2005, 04:19 PM
FYI, Gas rose another .25 overnight locally to 3.11 a gallon in upstate NY, Just so eveyone knows wheat to expect to pay. I am faily certain Ohio will be even higher.
alliu23
01 Sep 2005, 04:23 PM
locals: what is gas up to in/around Columbus?
Hamburgler03
01 Sep 2005, 04:27 PM
on the low end: $3.09
on the higher end: $3.40
a good site to get overall info: www.columbusgasprices.com
keep in mind though that it's a 3 day cycle so the "low" prices being shown are before the big increases.
NE_Tea_Men_'78
01 Sep 2005, 04:28 PM
locals: what is gas up to in/around Columbus?
No kidding! I am driving down from O'Hare and back again in a span of 24 hours. It sort of makes me wish I didn't opt for the "full size" rental car. I am guesstimating that the total gas bill from Chi-town will be about $100. Am I way off?
alliu23
01 Sep 2005, 04:33 PM
on the low end: $3.09
on the higher end: $3.40
a good site to get overall info: www.columbusgasprices.com
keep in mind though that it's a 3 day cycle so the "low" prices being shown are before the big increases.
hey thanks a lot
It should take abotu 2 1/4 tanks for me, which is a hell of a lot better than for those coming pretty far out
Bigrose30
01 Sep 2005, 04:40 PM
A little research on the subject...
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-07-30-premiumgas_x.htm
http://forums.mazdaworld.org/index.php?showtopic=9565
Check out post #15...I was also told by my car dealer not to put high octane gas in my Mazda3.
The point is, I wouldn't do it on a regular basis, because it's a waste of money, but it really won't hurt you to fill up with higher octane gas just this once.
Plus it will get you to the game, and you won't have to eat your ticket. Even though it's high in fiber.
Next?
Longshoe
01 Sep 2005, 05:08 PM
Any word on gas availability from Atlanta on north to Columbus? We're looking to leave Friday evening, probably at around 6 or 7. I'm getting all kinds of conflicting reports about it.
HSV Hooligan
01 Sep 2005, 05:18 PM
No kidding! I am driving down from O'Hare and back again in a span of 24 hours. It sort of makes me wish I didn't opt for the "full size" rental car. I am guesstimating that the total gas bill from Chi-town will be about $100. Am I way off?
Check your PM.