>> > I already get better gas mileage through the use of cow magnets and
>> > pyramids which focus the energy of the universe into my gas and
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> Cow magnets. Cows stuck on the undercarriage can significantly reduce
> fuel economy.
There have always been frauds out there trying to sell you ways to give you
better gas mileage. I remember cow magnets well, and I remember many people
buying them and swearing they got better mileage.
http://www.mnsu.edu/news/read.php?id=old-1086498001
http://users.penn.com/~tomwflye/gas.htm
>> > I already get better gas mileage through the use of cow magnets and
>> > pyramids which focus the energy of the universe into my gas and
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> Cow magnets. Cows stuck on the undercarriage can significantly reduce
> fuel economy.
Fellow hit a buffalo with his car near my place night before last. That had
to hurt.
If most Americans gave conservation a little thought they would appreciate
the fact that they can help bring the price of gas down by conserving fuel.
That the law of supply and demand works is evidenced by the seasonal price
changes. When demand goes down in the winter, the price goes down with it.
I'm outraged that Texas would even consider an 80 mph speed limit which
would drive the price I pay for gasoline up. The discussions we have about
getting the best mileage out of our Prius are meaningful. Good mileage has
become a sport for me. I'm always trying to get that elusive 55 mpg tank.
My current tank was at 300 miles at 55.2 this morning when I started a 65
mile drive into a 20 mph headwind at 55 mph. Rats. Now its down to 53.6.
Jean B. - 19 May 2006 23:57 GMT
> Fellow hit a buffalo with his car near my place night before last. That had
> to hurt.
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> My current tank was at 300 miles at 55.2 this morning when I started a 65
> mile drive into a 20 mph headwind at 55 mph. Rats. Now its down to 53.6.
If it makes you feel any better, my 55-mpg tanks disappeared
after I took my car in for servicing. That always seems to do
a number on it.... I started out at 59-ish on the current
tank and am now down to 54.8 or so.

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Bill - 20 May 2006 00:03 GMT
>> Fellow hit a buffalo with his car near my place night before last. That
>> had to hurt.
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> my car in for servicing. That always seems to do a number on it.... I
> started out at 59-ish on the current tank and am now down to 54.8 or so.
OK, I get it. First one to 55 takes all. Hope you have to drive through
deep water. :-)
Check the tire pressure. They screwed mine up, as with BPeg's.
Jean B. - 20 May 2006 16:36 GMT
>>>Fellow hit a buffalo with his car near my place night before last. That
>>>had to hurt.
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> deep water. :-)
> Check the tire pressure. They screwed mine up, as with BPeg's.
Will do. It's kind-of annoying that we have to check up on
these things and rectify them post-service.

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mark digital© - 20 May 2006 22:59 GMT
> If most Americans gave conservation a little thought they would appreciate
> the fact that they can help bring the price of gas down by conserving
> fuel.
I know it would hurt but I'd like to see fuel at $5 a gallon, maybe even
more. The benefit would be to raise the cost of illegal drugs sold in the
inner city. We all know damn well those little Honda's aren't getting
around on minimum wage, if that.
Michael Pardee - 22 May 2006 01:45 GMT
> I know it would hurt but I'd like to see fuel at $5 a gallon, maybe even
> more. The benefit would be to raise the cost of illegal drugs sold in the
> inner city. We all know damn well those little Honda's aren't getting
> around on minimum wage, if that.
The cost of fuel is already increasing the cost of everything that moves
from one place to another. Personal automobiles are only a small part of the
motor fuel scene.
There was a story on the NBC network news so long ago about the newly
declared "war on drugs" increasing the price of heroin in NYC. I was waiting
for the mention of the obvious corollary - that robberies and thefts would
have to increase to pay the higher prices - but it never came. Hmm.
Mike
mark digital© - 25 May 2006 13:11 GMT
> > I know it would hurt but I'd like to see fuel at $5 a gallon, maybe even
>> more. The benefit would be to raise the cost of illegal drugs sold in the
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> Mike
The quality went down instead.