More drivers running out of gas on the road

smoocher1 said on April 27, 2011 at 4:03 AM

That's what we need Washington Highway Patrol-cars running around with 118 gallons of extra fuel in them ready to be bombs when they get in an accident. With higher parking fees downtown, the outrageous cost of gas and tolls added on top people won't be able to afford to go to work if they have a job. Running out of gas is going on across the country...and add to that folks can't afford to repair their cars so they are conking out all over the roads as well. Hey there in Washington D.C.! Think you could pay attention and do something about these real issues instead of yammering endlessly about whether Obama has a birth certificate...(he does but apparently the one he has is physically too short for Republicans who are wasting time pushing through a bill to make it mandatory a long form version is the only acceptable one for the next election) and wondering how he got into Harvard...even to the insanity of wanting to see his college paperwork. WHERE ARE THE JOBS?

sapientscorpion said on April 27, 2011 at 1:28 AM

ha well look it here leavenworth possibly struggle due to lack of tourists.....Gee just as I called it, just a matter of time till businesses will suffer, .....great another smack in the face for WA state and the US people. Its always Oil, Gas, and Natural resources. nothing new but this is getting out of hand. . . . But long as them Buddies Pals and Propaganda continues, the money rolls in. wait what am I thinking,.... independence. Dang Gov Gregieeee can't make even decisions. (rcw 69.51a)

dakotanative said on April 26, 2011 at 3:35 PM

The only reason not to fill up is if you have idiots that steal your gas. And with high prices, I am surprised it is not a bigger problem. But it wouldn't take long to pay for the locking gas cap to avoid that. Of course if gas is in a downward spiral, it would make sense to buy a little at a time.

s10maniac said on April 26, 2011 at 2:18 PM

Why do people not fill up? The price of gas is just going up so it is cheaper to buy now then later. Plus think of the extra cost in fuel to drive to the fuel station more often and the extra wear on your car shutting it off and starting it while at the fuel station. Take into account your time is valuable why on earth do you waste time putting $10 of gas in your tank? And if you want prices to go down drive less, carpool, or get a fuel efficient car. Supply and demand people. Not buying fuel for a day never works.

yeahguy said on April 26, 2011 at 1:46 PM

so somehow delaying filling up will save money? brilliant

joeblow said on April 26, 2011 at 7:00 AM

Don't drive if you don't have gas, use that gauge on your dash, you know the fuel gauge. Take a bus.

aziza said on April 26, 2011 at 6:40 AM

The news just reported that the big oil companies - still receiving government subsides- are reporting record profits this quarter. Nice.

MK_Ultra said on April 26, 2011 at 5:48 AM

At a proud time in our history when a gallon of gas costs more than what a majority of the population takes home on an hourly basis, I would certainly expect so. And this is nothing, the best is yet to come. But for as long as the uber-corporations are posting record profits and the CEOs and banksters are rewarding themselves with multi-million dollar bonuses, who cares?

aziza said on April 26, 2011 at 5:37 AM

With gas prices changing everyday, you would think that people would be filling up before the prices go up the next day?

dakotanative said on April 25, 2011 at 8:41 PM

The old don't buy gas for a day, or even a week, doesn't accomplish anything. Eventually you have to buy the gas. Now, if you go a day, or even a week without USING gas, that would make a difference. Ride a bike, ride with a buddy, get 2 weeks worth of groceries instead of one. That is what will get the attention of the oil companies. But, Americans are too comfortable to change, even if gas gets to 7 bucks a gallon. I got a vehicle that gets twice the mileage of my last vehicle, but I planned it before gas started going up or I would be spending a hundred bucks a week because I am too lazy to walk 16 blocks to the bus and deal with their schedule limitations.

sapientscorpion said on April 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

Remember when the gas price was $2.50........ Gee Its almost half of the current rate. I thought, We thought I'm sure, it was High at the time but wow would I love to have a 118 or more gallon Tank in my garage now. I'm temped to act on this now cause Summer is approaching and we all know what that means. As Limited activity brings other businesses down as well. Not only does it hurt the average Joe but it hurts the whole business, getting out, Going places and wanting to plan a trip. just a matter of time until businesses will be suffering due to lack of customers, all cause they want to save a buck, I mean a buck ? try $5 $10 $50 bucks now. It may not seem like much, but it adds up. lets try this...... everyone not buy gas for one day or as long as you can handle it. If It actually happened there would be a small decrease in petro oil sales. Just a way to take a stand. As people progress its just what we will do to adjust. Not everyone can go out tmr and buy an electric car!!!

dakotanative said on April 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM

Wonder if AAA would get mad if you called every 15-20 miles because you are out of gas.

cpenrico24274615 said on April 25, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Ah, the old game of "let's get someone else to buy my gas."

dakotanative said on April 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM

I want to put a couple hundred gallon tank in my yard and have bulk fuel delivered, but for some reason the neighbors don't like the idea!!!! If you get a couple hundred gallons delivered, you can get it cheaper than at the pump.

dakotanative said on April 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

The 118 gallons is equal to 1000 pounds. Anything more and you need a haz mat permit to carry it.

goamerica said on April 25, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Just curious...where do they come up with the "118" gallons of extra gas number ?? why not 110, 120 or 130 gallons ?? why 118.

roblh31 said on April 25, 2011 at 5:42 PM

""118 gallons of extra gasoline in your vehicle as a backup."" Now that is a great Idea!! fill up a couple of 50 gallon barrels and stick them in the bed of your truck and you can fill up any time you want. One would also save future price increases for a couple tanks worth.

gixxer1k said on April 25, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Exactly. Yes, you could possibly pick up gunk, but theres more of a chance of burning up the fuel pump as it relies on the fuel to lube it. Your fuel filter clogs, big deal, BUT, burn up your fuel pump and your looking at some cash.

dakotanative said on April 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM

Some people are idiots. Running your tank low damages your fuel pump because it counts on fuel around it to cool it. It really doesn't sick that much garbage up because the pickup is on the bottom of the tank, full or empty. Plus the filter on the pickup does a pretty good job of filtering before it gets to the pump. If you stop for 10 dollars worth of gas 5 times instead of getting 50 bucks worth once costs more for the stop ad well as how much the gas price rises. Then add in the time you spend at the station and on the road if you run out.