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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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with gas prices now a day, for 10 dollars should get you around 3 gallons of gas, maybe 3.3. So driving 80 miles which means your car get around 24-26 MPG, which is normal.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SenderGreen,Jul 18 2007, 10:20 PM
I saw something on the news recently where they were saying if it's really hot out when you pump your gas, you actually get less slightly less gas for your money.
I heard about this. They say you should get gas when it's cold outside because when it is hot, gas expands, so you aren't filling up as much as you would on a cold night/morning. I don't know if this is true though.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tekstar,Jul 18 2007, 10:59 PM
I heard about this. They say you should get gas when it's cold outside because when it is hot, gas expands, so you aren't filling up as much as you would on a cold night/morning. I don't know if this is true though.
The effect is negligible. The gas is stored in tanks underground, and tends to have a consistant temperature.

Whenever gas prices go up, these "helpful" tips start floating around, kind of like dead goldfish. They smell about the same, too.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xlaox,Jul 18 2007, 03:57 PM
10 dollars a gallon..
Where are you buying gas at






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