Way to go Sam, you put that Mustang in it's place...
Bruce
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> ----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Steiger <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu>
> *SNIP*
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> > That's possible... However, I kind of suspect that I might have a
> >problem on my truck. In the winter, I have to run premium or it pings.
> >I don't know if they formulate the gas differently or if it has
> >something to do with the cold, but when I put the cheaper stuff in
> >there, it pings.
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> Welcome to winter wonder land... You get crummier mileage, and
> have to deal with pinging on winterized fuel. They call it oxygenated.
> Here in CA. they make us run that crap year round now. Started about
> 4 years ago... I run premium (you will too) all the time, so it doesn't
> make much of a difference to me (truck doesn't ping on 92+ octane).
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> Started a new job last week, and a funny thing happened on the
> way to the freeway... I followed a guy in a mustang, and finally noticed
> once I got behind him on the onramp "Having you chased a Ford Lately?"
> on his license plate frame :P
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> I couldn't resist... I should make one and 'let' him read it....
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> "Have you chased a Dodge, loaded with about 200# of tools, a 6' Ladder,
> laptop computer, 22 gallons of gas, and empty lunch box, lately?"
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> Needless to say I had a good laugh when I passed him on the freeway,
> and he was 'late', and couldn't catch up.
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> Sometimes I wish I had a shortbed, and REALLY wax'em....
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> I've been real busy at my new job, so that's why I've been on the list
> very
> little. When I have more time, I'll post a bit more.
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> Take it easy,
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> Sam '95 SLT
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