Melissa asked:
> As many of you know, California has recently switched to the new =
> gasoline. I think some of the other states have been using this new gas =
> as well.=20
>
> I was wondering if anyone on the list has noticed any differences with =
> the new gas -- in performance, gas mileage, etc. Also, has anyone =
> gotten a fuel leak?
>
> I'm especially interested, because I have quite the fuel leak. I =
> noticed it today on my way back from lunch. Let's just say that I'm =
> really glad I don't smoke! I can also attest to the fact that the new =
> gas smells quite a bit different than the old stuff.
So _that's_ that horrible smell. I don't watch or read the news (I find
I'm much happier not knowing) and I didn't know the gas had already changed.
I haven't noticed any difference in performance or gas mileage, but then I
don't keep track of mileage. However, I recently noticed that I now smell
that ghastly gas smell whenever I'm around my car instead of just when I'm
filling up so I probably do have a gas leak. I'm going to be really annoyed
if the state of CA has required me to use gas that has dissolved my original
braided gas lines. Also, I no longer get change back from a $20 bill when
I fill up my car, so I'm paying more to have my car damaged.
> New gas, new fuel leak...coincidence? I think not (but I don't want to =
> jump to conclusions.)
>
> Anyone else?
I'll be mucking about with cars this holiday weekend, so I'll see what I can
find.
> -- Melissa (gas is not getting to the carb., so I reckon I'll be walking =
> home tonight!)
Gad, I hope this stuff doesn't dissolve any part of SU fuel pumps. Even if
manufacturers come up with new parts that won't dissolve, it'll be a while
before parts stores have used up their old stock.
BTW, I may disappear suddenly in the near future (on or before June 28).
The project I'm on is going away and I may be without an internet connection
for a while.
Denise Thorpe
thorpe@kegs.saic.com
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