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Old 12-21-2016, 08:44 AM
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Do it...just do it. Stop over thinking the whole thing. Just do it. You can thank me later.
Old 12-21-2016, 11:10 AM
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I'm thinking about switching to 87 octane to save money. Is there any reason I shouldn't? Is it OK to post this here or should I start a new thread?
Old 12-21-2016, 11:16 AM
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That the great Porsche paradox. If your tank is 1/2 full.....and you fill up the tank......it still has over 8-9 gallons of "old gas" in it. But if you wait till the tank is less than 1/4 full.....and then fill up......you only have about 2-3 gallons of "old gas" in the tank. Isn't that better for the engine's health?
Old 12-21-2016, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Slakker
I'm thinking about switching to 87 octane to save money. Is there any reason I shouldn't? Is it OK to post this here or should I start a new thread?
Pfffft......that's minor in comparison to my dilemma...I've dented several rear license plates trying to get to the gas cap. And where can I buy Ethel?...and don't say at the Chicken Ranch.
Old 12-21-2016, 11:55 AM
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I'd like to express my **** glands.
Old 12-21-2016, 11:55 AM
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At the Chicken Ranch!
Old 12-21-2016, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL

He does have a satisfied look on his face though.
Old 12-21-2016, 05:33 PM
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He looks like he should be smoking a pipe.
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Or a joint.
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Or writing a book and publishing it on Amazon.
Old 12-21-2016, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL
Or a joint.

Old 12-21-2016, 09:38 PM
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Another cliff-hanger.

Still waiting to see if he took the plunge and topped if off.
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I decided to remove the half-empty tank and replace it with a full tank. My indy explained that this was the Porsche-approved method, and since I was in there to have "the ballast tanks serviced and the forward tube doors resealed" (?), I went ahead and spent the extra $1,200. Porsche tax, amirite?
Old 12-22-2016, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Woodman71
Great! Now the **** gland drained dog smoking a joint will be hungry for more treats and that will result in more clogged **** glands.



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