Diesel Fuel Question
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Diesel Fuel Question
I normally pay $1.399 here in NC, but recently, I went on a trip to Augusta, GA and planned on getting fuel there. Prices are always cheaper in SC, but even cheaper in GA, and the taxes in all three states are the same for everyone. As it were however, I needed fuel before I reached GA so I had to find a station in SC. Right off exit 28 on I-26 in Spartanburg, SC, I discovered a Citgo truck stop that has it for $1.289. There was a guy at the next pump over from me fueling up an older Ford diesel dually pulling a big 5th-wheel camper. I noticed that he had a nice pair of gloves and it made me want a pair of them. I like the idea of using surgical gloves and discarding them after fueling, though. Anywho, I filled up there in Spartanburg and proceeded on toward Augusta. Upon arriving in GA, I discovered the prices there were not cheaper, however. The least I saw there was $1.349. So, I waited until I was returning home and stopped at the same place again. I packed in all I could get in there and drove the remaining 75, or so, miles on home.........
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Diesel Fuel Question
If you are inquiring about diesel locations for an area you will travel into, I would go online and check truck stops like the "Flying J", they are known in the RV circles and I think are pretty widespread. If you're looking local in your area, again if you choose stations located by the major highways, they will probably carry diesel. The good news is that most diesel vehicles have large fuel tanks and get good mileage so you fill up less frequently. Also you might try the yellow pages under "diesel" and it will probably give you a list of wholesale suppliers. If you call them, they might tell you the stations they service in your area.
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Originally posted by redtaurus94
I normally pay $1.399 here in NC, .........
I normally pay $1.399 here in NC, .........
I've not used a truck stop nozzle yet (don't have any around here), but I've used a nozzle that is definitely larger than the ones at the auto pump. So, unless there are more than two sizes, my '99 is able to use the larger nozzle.
-David
Last edited by wingit1x; Aug 5, 2003 at 11:59 PM.
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Diesel Fuel Question
Bad news, wingit1x....price here went up to $1.499 just this week.
Also, if my rough figuring is correct, the UPS shipping charges would add more than you would want to pay.........
Also, if my rough figuring is correct, the UPS shipping charges would add more than you would want to pay.........
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From: Western Slope, CO
Diesel Fuel Question
Originally posted by wingit1x
So, unless there are more than two sizes, my '99 is able to use the larger nozzle.
So, unless there are more than two sizes, my '99 is able to use the larger nozzle.
-David
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Diesel Fuel Question
My preferred mode of travel is by DeLorme Street Atlas local roads and forest roads, so I tend to refuel wherever I can and it is not always at truck stops and high volume stations. In 40,000 miles I have yet to have a fuel related problem. I do make sure to drain the water seperator on a regular basis, and I carry 3 or 4 extra fuel filters behind the back seat, just in case.
As far as getting the smell of diesel fuel on me, I fail to see the problem with that. My wife's favorite perfume is Diesel #2. I used to use it as bathroom air freshener too, until the seat got a little too slick for great-aunt Myrtle.
As far as getting the smell of diesel fuel on me, I fail to see the problem with that. My wife's favorite perfume is Diesel #2. I used to use it as bathroom air freshener too, until the seat got a little too slick for great-aunt Myrtle.
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From: South Carolina
Diesel Fuel Question
I found a web site that sells the big fuel necks. It is http://transferflow.com/html/fillnecks.html
I am getting ready to order one as my 99 has the shroud that virtually eliminates using a truck nozzle.
Hope this helps
Scott
I am getting ready to order one as my 99 has the shroud that virtually eliminates using a truck nozzle.
Hope this helps
Scott
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