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Filling up Your Gas Tank

judgejudith — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:34:38 GMT

Sometimes when it is the day before payday and I need gas, I'll only get $20 worth of gas...just interested in making it until payday. But if I am taking a road trip when I stop for gas I always fill it up.

So, why do you think someone on a road trip would not fill up the tank? I pondered that they think they'll need to use a gas station bathroom in the next 200 miles, but no they stop at fast food establishments to use bathrooms. What if I told you that when the trip started everyone put $50 in the kitty for gas and fast food stops, i.e., the person filling the tank is not paying the tab...the group is, would that change your answer?

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pinkskates4 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:38:27 GMT

Is this a riddle?

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Irshgrl31201 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:42:28 GMT

Maybe where they are traveling to has cheaper gas? I know a town about 15 minutes away from us has gas a good amount cheaper and some people who live in my town will drive down there to fill up their tanks.

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brewhaha — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:42:31 GMT

I take the bus.

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Marp2 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:44:50 GMT

Is this about the friend that never offers to drive? The first two things that come to mind is just putting in small amounts in hopes of having some of the kitty leftover or a leak toward the top of the tank.

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Buck-i-Nana — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:45:34 GMT

Some gps units now show gas prices along the route. If the price difference is significant enough, the savings for a full tank of gas could be significant.

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:47:06 GMT

Huh? I'm lost.

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skuggles — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:54:03 GMT

Some people get a thrill playing Russian roulette with the gas tank.

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:59:49 GMT

I am always afraid I'll hit traffic, or get lost and run out of gas. I top off the tank at every opportunity when on a road trip.

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madzonie — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:13:25 GMT

On 4/15/2014 PurpleBunny said: Huh? I'm lost.

Same here...I don't get ""it.""

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:15:22 GMT

On 4/15/2014 madzonie said:
On 4/15/2014 PurpleBunny said: Huh? I'm lost.
Same here...I don't get ""it.""

I took a shot anyway - lol.

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SydneyH — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:27:19 GMT

I too am confused why we are questioning what someone's gas purchase habits are.....

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tansy — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:28:09 GMT

My husband wants to get gas at Costco whenever possible so he would only put in a small amount to tide us over. It's not one of his more endearing qualities.

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madcity411 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:33:11 GMT

On 4/15/2014 PurpleBunny said: I am always afraid I'll hit traffic, or get lost and run out of gas. I top off the tank at every opportunity when on a road trip.

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AnikaBrodie — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:34:45 GMT

We fill up our gas tank every time we purchase gas. You pay now or later, what's the difference?

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maryebrown_1 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:36:42 GMT

On 4/15/2014 Marp2 said:
Is this about the friend that never offers to drive? The first two things that come to mind is just putting in small amounts in hopes of having some of the kitty leftover or a leak toward the top of the tank.

I think so too! JJ's freeloading friend, I think she's at it again!

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PurpleBunny — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:37:40 GMT

On 4/15/2014 madcity411 said:
On 4/15/2014 PurpleBunny said: I am always afraid I'll hit traffic, or get lost and run out of gas. I top off the tank at every opportunity when on a road trip.

My nightmare.

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stilltamn8r — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 01:50:05 GMT

i once had a car with afuel guage that didn't work- so I would always put in 10 gallons, cause I knew how many miles i could drive on that much- If I filled it, it would be confusing, because it would always read half full no matter what...

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maryebrown_1 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:05:43 GMT

On 4/15/2014 stilltamn8r said:
i once had a car with afuel guage that didn't work- so I would always put in 10 gallons, cause I knew how many miles i could drive on that much- If I filled it, it would be confusing, because it would always read half full no matter what...

We had a FIAT that did that...we waited until the red light flashed (1/8th tank left) along w/ the checking trip odometer to fill it up again.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 02:17:09 GMT

I fill up when I get gas because I keep track of my mpg. I do that because if I get fewer mpgs from a full tank I know that either something is wrong with my car or the last gas station where I got gas has their tank set to show a gallon while actually dispensing less than a gallon.

If you don't think that happens, then take notice of the label on the tank with the last inspection date checked. If cheating didn't happen there would be no need for inspections.