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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
I fueled in Ames, Iowa on Sunday for $3.66 for 87. While at home it's $4.09. WTF, who determines what gas really costs?
Oh yeah! Good evening Vermont. I hope everyone had a beautiful day today. A happy Humpday to all.
Don't get me going on the price of fuel diesel or gas. I drive a thirsty V10. Diesel is $4.29 here.
Some has to do with taxes on it in different states. But when its different price between towns or even ends of the same town
 
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Some has to do with taxes on it in different states. But when its different price between towns or even ends of the same town
Here in Peoria one station owner has organized all other stations within the city. When prices go up they all go up to the same price at the same time. Go out side of the city say West Peoria the price drops 10 to 15 cents. Now you know where I buy my gas.
 
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We are getting screwed no matter how you look at it
 
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Tried to get the brake lights working on that VW. Put a new brake light switch on but no brake lights still. The third light light has and does work. The PO had the car scanned and that is what the code said. But if the third light is working seems like the switch must be. I don't know how to get to the bulbs yet to check them and didn't see a fuse for them
 
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That's a for sure. What there doing here is fixing the price. It ain't right.
 
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Here in Peoria one station owner has organized all other stations within the city. When prices go up they all go up to the same price at the same time. Go out side of the city say West Peoria the price drops 10 to 15 cents. Now you know where I buy my gas.
They play their little games.

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We are getting screwed no matter how you look at it
That ethanol is screwing us for sure. Less fuel economy, paying same for a gallon and have to buy more to go same distance. Plus raises the price of cereal because food going to fuel and not stomach
 
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Tried to get the brake lights working on that VW. Put a new brake light switch on but no brake lights still. The third light light has and does work. The PO had the car scanned and that is what the code said. But if the third light is working seems like the switch must be. I don't know how to get to the bulbs yet to check them and didn't see a fuse for them
Did you check the ground?
 
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[quote=wildstang;11664103]They play their little games.



That ethanol is screwing us for sure. Less fuel economy, paying same for a gallon and have to buy more to go same distance. Plus raises the price of cereal because food going to fuel and not stomach [/quote

There are three ethanol plants here in Peoria, this is big time corn country.
 
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No not sure where that is. I don't even know how to get to the tail light bulbs yet. Some calls will be needed tomorrow
 
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Did you ever finish the starter on the escort
 
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Do the bulbs go in from the trunk?
 
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Did you ever finish the starter on the escort
That was a long while ago.
 


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