smerchly Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Looking at the local Gas Buddy today I see prices have gone up a tad .....2 days ago it was 1.04 ....it's now up to 1.24.9 Filling my 80 L. tank if empty, would cost about $16 more . Anyone going on a fishing trip ?..... Good thing I only fish local these days ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, I'm_A_Drifter said: Gas prices don't affect me as I only ever put in $30 a week. I average about $60 per month on my old 97 Astro van......of course ,with the "Harley Davidson" stickers on it , I would expect great mileage ..... .....and it's a "shaggin'wagon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Wow $60 a month. I think I'm around the $400 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I average about 60 a week if I stay local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 14 hours ago, Tyler0420 said: Wow $60 a month. I think I'm around the $400 mark. Tyler ......it takes me 6 minutes to reach Gibby from my house & about 14 minutes to Port or Jordan . My van is mostly a fishmobile and we use the 4 banger G6 for shopping ,etc. both vehicles get filled about once a month......the perks of being retired ..... .....but some trips are doc appointments..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genec Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Welland was $132.9 yesterday. Went to Pt. Colborne, and the CTC was $122.9 - topped up quick!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Gales at Pleasant-Ontario is $1.40 today . Oil is at $46 per barrel ......what would gas cost us if oil was returned to $120 per barrel ? Add in the new Wynnie Tax and we would be well over $2 bucks ....or $9 per gallon ......might be cheaper to burn vodka..... or head to Smokin' Joes .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, I'm_A_Drifter said: Just be sure to be filling your vehicle with the recommended fuel as per owner's manual. Premium gas at Petro Can is $1.52.9 .... Not long ago the spread between low & high grade gas was only 10 cents . I doubt it costs that much more to produce .....but volume may play a part in the higher cost . But hey ....big muscles need lots of "protein" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 2017-09-03 at 6:02 PM, I'm_A_Drifter said: If your car NEEDS it (high compression, supercharged, turbocharged), then that is what you should use. Putting in 87 is ok for temporary/emergency, but power delivery will greatly decline and possibly create problems if pushed. Mine needs it, but more importantly mine also does best on non-ethanol contained fuel, like Shell V-Power and Esso 91. I remember putting 94 in my car. Not fun paying for it but fun driving it. 2L turbo all wheel drive doesn't get any better hahahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corey Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 ugh... 140 litres a week for me on average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundtastic Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Diesel baby. Still a buck a litre! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgm Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 We just bought a van that runs on propane. $.65 a litre. I'm loving it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 42 minutes ago, kgm said: We just bought a van that runs on propane. $.65 a litre. I'm loving it right now. What is the mileage on propane ? Hasn't the price gone up on it also ? I see those little one lb. bottles have gone up about 10% lately . Where is the tank located on the van ? I have the Astro van with the 4.3 V6 ....peppy little van & seems good on gas (never check it ) BTW .....I'm replacing the carpet & under pad in the van .....got a quote of $600 installed . Seems a little rich for a 5' x 8' rug..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgm Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 11 hours ago, smerchly said: What is the mileage on propane ? Hasn't the price gone up on it also ? I see those little one lb. bottles have gone up about 10% lately . Where is the tank located on the van ? I have the Astro van with the 4.3 V6 ....peppy little van & seems good on gas (never check it ) BTW .....I'm replacing the carpet & under pad in the van .....got a quote of $600 installed . Seems a little rich for a 5' x 8' rug..... The mileage is a little less than gas, but the price more than makes up for it. It's $65 to fill and I get 400km city driving for an extended Chevy express passenger van. We had the same trucks at work and was around $130 to fill and we would get about 500km. The tanks are mounted under the rear end where the spare tire would go. It's a dual fuel so can run on gas as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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