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Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 19, 12:25 am, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Jeff Strickland wrote: >>> If going to the moon is the goal, then perhaps one might need the longer >>> distance and time to get a more accurate picture of actual speed. It is my >>> humble opinion -- and you should recall that humility is not my strong >>> suit -- is that repeating several single miles gives a pretty good picture >> You make life complicated - do the same calculation you did for one mile and >> divide the result by 5. The reasons I usually use a longer stretch are a. >> there is one just south of town here on the interstate and b. when you >> drive an 87 Comanche with over 180k on the clock at 6500' elevation and a >> 5-spd gearbox in front of 307's speed control is a tad hit or miss.<G>. >> Turns out, my result with 235/75R15's was exactly 7% slow - enough to get >> you a ticket in most states where the speed limit is 75. Besides, I was >> already bored with the trip and still hadn't reached to Colorado border >> when the destination was South Texas. >> >> As an aside, the highest mileage I ever got for long trips in that Comanche >> was 27 mpg. Colorado Springs -> Abilene, TX using 5th gear (2250 RPM) and a >> 40 kt tail wind all the way. Believe it or not, the second highest was 25.5 >> mpg CS to Billing, MT into a 35 kt wind running 4th gear and 2700 RPM all >> the way - go figure. >> >> -- >> Will Honea >> >> -- >> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. Thanks for the follow up and info. It would seem your watch method was pretty close eh. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 19, 12:25 am, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Jeff Strickland wrote: >>> If going to the moon is the goal, then perhaps one might need the longer >>> distance and time to get a more accurate picture of actual speed. It is my >>> humble opinion -- and you should recall that humility is not my strong >>> suit -- is that repeating several single miles gives a pretty good picture >> You make life complicated - do the same calculation you did for one mile and >> divide the result by 5. The reasons I usually use a longer stretch are a. >> there is one just south of town here on the interstate and b. when you >> drive an 87 Comanche with over 180k on the clock at 6500' elevation and a >> 5-spd gearbox in front of 307's speed control is a tad hit or miss.<G>. >> Turns out, my result with 235/75R15's was exactly 7% slow - enough to get >> you a ticket in most states where the speed limit is 75. Besides, I was >> already bored with the trip and still hadn't reached to Colorado border >> when the destination was South Texas. >> >> As an aside, the highest mileage I ever got for long trips in that Comanche >> was 27 mpg. Colorado Springs -> Abilene, TX using 5th gear (2250 RPM) and a >> 40 kt tail wind all the way. Believe it or not, the second highest was 25.5 >> mpg CS to Billing, MT into a 35 kt wind running 4th gear and 2700 RPM all >> the way - go figure. >> >> -- >> Will Honea >> >> -- >> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. Thanks for the follow up and info. It would seem your watch method was pretty close eh. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Tracie wrote:
> On Sep 19, 12:25 am, Will Honea <who...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Jeff Strickland wrote: >>> If going to the moon is the goal, then perhaps one might need the longer >>> distance and time to get a more accurate picture of actual speed. It is my >>> humble opinion -- and you should recall that humility is not my strong >>> suit -- is that repeating several single miles gives a pretty good picture >> You make life complicated - do the same calculation you did for one mile and >> divide the result by 5. The reasons I usually use a longer stretch are a. >> there is one just south of town here on the interstate and b. when you >> drive an 87 Comanche with over 180k on the clock at 6500' elevation and a >> 5-spd gearbox in front of 307's speed control is a tad hit or miss.<G>. >> Turns out, my result with 235/75R15's was exactly 7% slow - enough to get >> you a ticket in most states where the speed limit is 75. Besides, I was >> already bored with the trip and still hadn't reached to Colorado border >> when the destination was South Texas. >> >> As an aside, the highest mileage I ever got for long trips in that Comanche >> was 27 mpg. Colorado Springs -> Abilene, TX using 5th gear (2250 RPM) and a >> 40 kt tail wind all the way. Believe it or not, the second highest was 25.5 >> mpg CS to Billing, MT into a 35 kt wind running 4th gear and 2700 RPM all >> the way - go figure. >> >> -- >> Will Honea >> >> -- >> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. Thanks for the follow up and info. It would seem your watch method was pretty close eh. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Thanks.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message news:1190208400.783767.159160@57g2000hsv.googlegro ups.com... > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. I also asked them to turn my steering from > side to side in full wheel lock while it was there to see if I had any > rubbing with the new bigger tires. According to them, I did not have > any at all. Again to my surprise. Well, the surprises kept > coming....I got ready to pick up my Jeep, they handed me my keys and a > copy of the work performed and said I was "all set". So I went to the > cashier to find out what I owed, and she told me "nothing". So, I > saved myselft approximately $40.00 yesterday. > > Here's the kicker -- I took my car to a different dealership other > than where I bought it because it was easier (and closer) for me when > I got out of work. Plus they have evening hours for service. The > dealership that I bought it from was going to charge me $40.00 to > recalibrate the speedo. How do you like that? You would think it > would have been the other way around (the place where I bought it > wouldn't have charged me). I was literally in and out in 15 minutes. > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Thanks.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message news:1190208400.783767.159160@57g2000hsv.googlegro ups.com... > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. I also asked them to turn my steering from > side to side in full wheel lock while it was there to see if I had any > rubbing with the new bigger tires. According to them, I did not have > any at all. Again to my surprise. Well, the surprises kept > coming....I got ready to pick up my Jeep, they handed me my keys and a > copy of the work performed and said I was "all set". So I went to the > cashier to find out what I owed, and she told me "nothing". So, I > saved myselft approximately $40.00 yesterday. > > Here's the kicker -- I took my car to a different dealership other > than where I bought it because it was easier (and closer) for me when > I got out of work. Plus they have evening hours for service. The > dealership that I bought it from was going to charge me $40.00 to > recalibrate the speedo. How do you like that? You would think it > would have been the other way around (the place where I bought it > wouldn't have charged me). I was literally in and out in 15 minutes. > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Thanks.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message news:1190208400.783767.159160@57g2000hsv.googlegro ups.com... > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. I also asked them to turn my steering from > side to side in full wheel lock while it was there to see if I had any > rubbing with the new bigger tires. According to them, I did not have > any at all. Again to my surprise. Well, the surprises kept > coming....I got ready to pick up my Jeep, they handed me my keys and a > copy of the work performed and said I was "all set". So I went to the > cashier to find out what I owed, and she told me "nothing". So, I > saved myselft approximately $40.00 yesterday. > > Here's the kicker -- I took my car to a different dealership other > than where I bought it because it was easier (and closer) for me when > I got out of work. Plus they have evening hours for service. The > dealership that I bought it from was going to charge me $40.00 to > recalibrate the speedo. How do you like that? You would think it > would have been the other way around (the place where I bought it > wouldn't have charged me). I was literally in and out in 15 minutes. > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
Thanks.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message news:1190208400.783767.159160@57g2000hsv.googlegro ups.com... > > Well, back from the dealership. I found out my speedo was actually > off approximately 6 mph. To my surprise, they do not change out the > actual speedo gear anymore. It is all done by changing the tire size > in the vehicle's computer. I also asked them to turn my steering from > side to side in full wheel lock while it was there to see if I had any > rubbing with the new bigger tires. According to them, I did not have > any at all. Again to my surprise. Well, the surprises kept > coming....I got ready to pick up my Jeep, they handed me my keys and a > copy of the work performed and said I was "all set". So I went to the > cashier to find out what I owed, and she told me "nothing". So, I > saved myselft approximately $40.00 yesterday. > > Here's the kicker -- I took my car to a different dealership other > than where I bought it because it was easier (and closer) for me when > I got out of work. Plus they have evening hours for service. The > dealership that I bought it from was going to charge me $40.00 to > recalibrate the speedo. How do you like that? You would think it > would have been the other way around (the place where I bought it > wouldn't have charged me). I was literally in and out in 15 minutes. > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
c wrote:
> peachyracer > wrote: >> c wrote: >>> peachyracer > wrote: >>>> c wrote: >>>>> Tracie wrote: >>>>>> On Sep 18, 6:10 am, Old Crow <wallisc...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:53:07 -0400, SnoMan <ad...@snoman.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:52:55 -0500, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Um, your statement is quite wrong. For instance, overdrive on >>>>>>>>> my truck >>>>>>>>> reduces the RPM by 30% so yeah I am pretty sure my engine will >>>>>>>>> wear out >>>>>>>>> sooner if I choose to never use it. I will agree with you on >>>>>>>>> the lugging >>>>>>>>> part, especially if it causes pinging, but no, I will not sit >>>>>>>>> here and >>>>>>>>> agree with you that my engine will last just as long turning >>>>>>>>> 3000 RPM as >>>>>>>>> it does turning 2100 RPM. That's insane. >>>>>>>> Gee how did I put close to 200K and a few 4x4's 20 to 30 years ago >>>>>>>> with 4.10 and 4.56 gears and no OD???? RPM as long as it is not >>>>>>>> excessive (like 4000 to 5000 RPM cruises ) will not shorten life at >>>>>>>> all. 2500 RPM or cruise for a V8 is childs play. How about a Toyota >>>>>>>> that when 220K with a 3000 to 3500 RPM cruise and more and was >>>>>>>> using >>>>>>>> a quart maybe every 3500 miles then. Also true RPM drop is >>>>>>>> determined >>>>>>>> by OD ratio and to get a 30% drop you need a .7 (like on a 700R4 or >>>>>>>> 4L60 or .69 on a Ally 5 speed) >>>>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>>>> Hey Snow, look out! There's another dead horse. Better get your >>>>>>> baseball bat. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Old Crow "Yol Bolson!" '82 FLTC-P "Miss >>>>>>> Pearl" >>>>>>> '95 YJ Rio Grande BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM >>>>>>> -- Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com- >>>>>>> Hide quoted text - >>>>>>> >>>>>>> - Show quoted text - >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Chris. That was helpful. :) >>>>>> I will just have to remember to fill my tank with 89 octane >>>>>> instead of >>>>>> 87. Is there much of a difference in effectiveness between the 89 >>>>>> and >>>>>> 93 as far as pinging is concerned? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Well, the higher the octane, the more resistant to ping your Jeep >>>>> will be, but the question remains whether or not you need 93 octane >>>>> to do the job. If the 89 octane eliminates it, then you're good to >>>>> go. If not, you can try a 50/50 mix of 89 and 93 or try all 93. The >>>>> goal in the end is to get the most distance traveled with the least >>>>> amount of money, and no engine damage. Right now where I live, 87 >>>>> and 89 are the same price for whatever reason, so I just use the 89 >>>>> octane. >>>>> >>>>> Chris >>>> >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> I live just south of Green Bay, and the Kwik Trip stores around here >>>> had 87 and 89 at the same price, but the 89 was blended with up to >>>> 10% of that ethanol crap (imo). I don't really look at the prices >>>> anymore; if I need gas, I buy gas. It's like milk. I have no clue >>>> how much a gallon of milk is. I just know that when one jug runs >>>> out, I need to buy another. I do look at ethanol content though. >>>> >>> >>> Well, we are almost neighbors! Actually I'm an hour north of GB. My >>> truck doesn't mind the ethanol mixed fuel like some vehicles do, so >>> when I can get 89 octane for the same price as 87 I do. I have to pay >>> more attention to which stations I buy my gas from. Some of it just >>> runs like crap in my truck. >>> >>> Chris >> >> I remembered you saying you were going to northern WI to look at a >> Jeep a while back and I told you I'd race you to it when I took my >> kids up to Lac du Flambeau to my parents cottage. I didn't see if you >> actually picked up the Jeep or not though. >> >> My stuff runs okay with the ethanol, but I buy it only when I have to. >> I just have a philosophical problem with it, but I guess that's >> probably for a different thread. >> > > Well, the Jeep is still there, but I think I am going to pass on it at > least for now. It is worth what the guy wants for it, but my situation > right now tells me not to take on any new projects because I am planning > on relocating overseas soon. > > Chris I hope all works out well on that endeavor. Good luck! -- Pete '84 CJ-7 with a bunch of engine mods, looks very stock from outside '07 Commander '94 Land Rover Defender 90 POE #1500 '04 Audi S4 |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
c wrote:
> peachyracer > wrote: >> c wrote: >>> peachyracer > wrote: >>>> c wrote: >>>>> Tracie wrote: >>>>>> On Sep 18, 6:10 am, Old Crow <wallisc...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:53:07 -0400, SnoMan <ad...@snoman.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:52:55 -0500, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Um, your statement is quite wrong. For instance, overdrive on >>>>>>>>> my truck >>>>>>>>> reduces the RPM by 30% so yeah I am pretty sure my engine will >>>>>>>>> wear out >>>>>>>>> sooner if I choose to never use it. I will agree with you on >>>>>>>>> the lugging >>>>>>>>> part, especially if it causes pinging, but no, I will not sit >>>>>>>>> here and >>>>>>>>> agree with you that my engine will last just as long turning >>>>>>>>> 3000 RPM as >>>>>>>>> it does turning 2100 RPM. That's insane. >>>>>>>> Gee how did I put close to 200K and a few 4x4's 20 to 30 years ago >>>>>>>> with 4.10 and 4.56 gears and no OD???? RPM as long as it is not >>>>>>>> excessive (like 4000 to 5000 RPM cruises ) will not shorten life at >>>>>>>> all. 2500 RPM or cruise for a V8 is childs play. How about a Toyota >>>>>>>> that when 220K with a 3000 to 3500 RPM cruise and more and was >>>>>>>> using >>>>>>>> a quart maybe every 3500 miles then. Also true RPM drop is >>>>>>>> determined >>>>>>>> by OD ratio and to get a 30% drop you need a .7 (like on a 700R4 or >>>>>>>> 4L60 or .69 on a Ally 5 speed) >>>>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>>>> Hey Snow, look out! There's another dead horse. Better get your >>>>>>> baseball bat. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Old Crow "Yol Bolson!" '82 FLTC-P "Miss >>>>>>> Pearl" >>>>>>> '95 YJ Rio Grande BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM >>>>>>> -- Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com- >>>>>>> Hide quoted text - >>>>>>> >>>>>>> - Show quoted text - >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Chris. That was helpful. :) >>>>>> I will just have to remember to fill my tank with 89 octane >>>>>> instead of >>>>>> 87. Is there much of a difference in effectiveness between the 89 >>>>>> and >>>>>> 93 as far as pinging is concerned? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Well, the higher the octane, the more resistant to ping your Jeep >>>>> will be, but the question remains whether or not you need 93 octane >>>>> to do the job. If the 89 octane eliminates it, then you're good to >>>>> go. If not, you can try a 50/50 mix of 89 and 93 or try all 93. The >>>>> goal in the end is to get the most distance traveled with the least >>>>> amount of money, and no engine damage. Right now where I live, 87 >>>>> and 89 are the same price for whatever reason, so I just use the 89 >>>>> octane. >>>>> >>>>> Chris >>>> >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> I live just south of Green Bay, and the Kwik Trip stores around here >>>> had 87 and 89 at the same price, but the 89 was blended with up to >>>> 10% of that ethanol crap (imo). I don't really look at the prices >>>> anymore; if I need gas, I buy gas. It's like milk. I have no clue >>>> how much a gallon of milk is. I just know that when one jug runs >>>> out, I need to buy another. I do look at ethanol content though. >>>> >>> >>> Well, we are almost neighbors! Actually I'm an hour north of GB. My >>> truck doesn't mind the ethanol mixed fuel like some vehicles do, so >>> when I can get 89 octane for the same price as 87 I do. I have to pay >>> more attention to which stations I buy my gas from. Some of it just >>> runs like crap in my truck. >>> >>> Chris >> >> I remembered you saying you were going to northern WI to look at a >> Jeep a while back and I told you I'd race you to it when I took my >> kids up to Lac du Flambeau to my parents cottage. I didn't see if you >> actually picked up the Jeep or not though. >> >> My stuff runs okay with the ethanol, but I buy it only when I have to. >> I just have a philosophical problem with it, but I guess that's >> probably for a different thread. >> > > Well, the Jeep is still there, but I think I am going to pass on it at > least for now. It is worth what the guy wants for it, but my situation > right now tells me not to take on any new projects because I am planning > on relocating overseas soon. > > Chris I hope all works out well on that endeavor. Good luck! -- Pete '84 CJ-7 with a bunch of engine mods, looks very stock from outside '07 Commander '94 Land Rover Defender 90 POE #1500 '04 Audi S4 |
Re: ACCURATE SPEEDOMETER?
c wrote:
> peachyracer > wrote: >> c wrote: >>> peachyracer > wrote: >>>> c wrote: >>>>> Tracie wrote: >>>>>> On Sep 18, 6:10 am, Old Crow <wallisc...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:53:07 -0400, SnoMan <ad...@snoman.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:52:55 -0500, c <c...@me.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Um, your statement is quite wrong. For instance, overdrive on >>>>>>>>> my truck >>>>>>>>> reduces the RPM by 30% so yeah I am pretty sure my engine will >>>>>>>>> wear out >>>>>>>>> sooner if I choose to never use it. I will agree with you on >>>>>>>>> the lugging >>>>>>>>> part, especially if it causes pinging, but no, I will not sit >>>>>>>>> here and >>>>>>>>> agree with you that my engine will last just as long turning >>>>>>>>> 3000 RPM as >>>>>>>>> it does turning 2100 RPM. That's insane. >>>>>>>> Gee how did I put close to 200K and a few 4x4's 20 to 30 years ago >>>>>>>> with 4.10 and 4.56 gears and no OD???? RPM as long as it is not >>>>>>>> excessive (like 4000 to 5000 RPM cruises ) will not shorten life at >>>>>>>> all. 2500 RPM or cruise for a V8 is childs play. How about a Toyota >>>>>>>> that when 220K with a 3000 to 3500 RPM cruise and more and was >>>>>>>> using >>>>>>>> a quart maybe every 3500 miles then. Also true RPM drop is >>>>>>>> determined >>>>>>>> by OD ratio and to get a 30% drop you need a .7 (like on a 700R4 or >>>>>>>> 4L60 or .69 on a Ally 5 speed) >>>>>>>> ----------------- >>>>>>>> TheSnoMan.com >>>>>>> Hey Snow, look out! There's another dead horse. Better get your >>>>>>> baseball bat. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Old Crow "Yol Bolson!" '82 FLTC-P "Miss >>>>>>> Pearl" >>>>>>> '95 YJ Rio Grande BS#133, SENS, TOMKAT, MAMBM >>>>>>> -- Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com- >>>>>>> Hide quoted text - >>>>>>> >>>>>>> - Show quoted text - >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Chris. That was helpful. :) >>>>>> I will just have to remember to fill my tank with 89 octane >>>>>> instead of >>>>>> 87. Is there much of a difference in effectiveness between the 89 >>>>>> and >>>>>> 93 as far as pinging is concerned? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Well, the higher the octane, the more resistant to ping your Jeep >>>>> will be, but the question remains whether or not you need 93 octane >>>>> to do the job. If the 89 octane eliminates it, then you're good to >>>>> go. If not, you can try a 50/50 mix of 89 and 93 or try all 93. The >>>>> goal in the end is to get the most distance traveled with the least >>>>> amount of money, and no engine damage. Right now where I live, 87 >>>>> and 89 are the same price for whatever reason, so I just use the 89 >>>>> octane. >>>>> >>>>> Chris >>>> >>>> Hi Chris, >>>> I live just south of Green Bay, and the Kwik Trip stores around here >>>> had 87 and 89 at the same price, but the 89 was blended with up to >>>> 10% of that ethanol crap (imo). I don't really look at the prices >>>> anymore; if I need gas, I buy gas. It's like milk. I have no clue >>>> how much a gallon of milk is. I just know that when one jug runs >>>> out, I need to buy another. I do look at ethanol content though. >>>> >>> >>> Well, we are almost neighbors! Actually I'm an hour north of GB. My >>> truck doesn't mind the ethanol mixed fuel like some vehicles do, so >>> when I can get 89 octane for the same price as 87 I do. I have to pay >>> more attention to which stations I buy my gas from. Some of it just >>> runs like crap in my truck. >>> >>> Chris >> >> I remembered you saying you were going to northern WI to look at a >> Jeep a while back and I told you I'd race you to it when I took my >> kids up to Lac du Flambeau to my parents cottage. I didn't see if you >> actually picked up the Jeep or not though. >> >> My stuff runs okay with the ethanol, but I buy it only when I have to. >> I just have a philosophical problem with it, but I guess that's >> probably for a different thread. >> > > Well, the Jeep is still there, but I think I am going to pass on it at > least for now. It is worth what the guy wants for it, but my situation > right now tells me not to take on any new projects because I am planning > on relocating overseas soon. > > Chris I hope all works out well on that endeavor. Good luck! -- Pete '84 CJ-7 with a bunch of engine mods, looks very stock from outside '07 Commander '94 Land Rover Defender 90 POE #1500 '04 Audi S4 |
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