04-03-2007, 10:26 AM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by fanforever1986
2000 VW Jetta VR6
What are peoples take on cars that are suggested to take only 91 or higher octane gas?
Does it actually matter? I've been putting in regular lately and the car doesn't run any differently. Gas is just too much money on the west coast right now.
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The octane of the fuel describes how much energy is required to detonate the fuel. So the higher the octane, the more difficult it is for the fuel to detonate.
This is desirable for newer engines with higher compression in the cylinders as it helps to prevent premature ignition (ignition before the spark).
Running with a lower octane means the gas could ignite before it's supposed to (called knocking), which of course isn't very good for your engine. Most modern engines have sensors which detect and adjust for that by changing the timing of the engine, but the negative side of that can be either reduced effeciency and/or reduced power.
One thing I'm not sure if they take into account is the elevation.. we're a pretty high city, and the higher you go the lower octane is required to have the same anti-knock protection.
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04-03-2007, 10:26 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
Really? Wow, it's got less HP than mine, but I'm not sure on the torque.
2007 GMC Sierra 2500, Duramax 6.6 turbo diesel, extra cab. I've never bothered to check the towing capacity, I was only interested in payload which is around 3200lbs.
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19,200 lbs for 5th wheel towing... 15,200 for conventional. The 350 super duty payload is 5,800lbs.
I couldn't find your exact truck but it looks around 15,400lbs for conventional towing...couldn't find the 5th wheel amount..and 3800lbs (?) for payload.
I'm quite satisfied with my "old school hemi" in the 5.9Lmagnum v8. I do miss my tuck though....not as powerful as yours or the 350.
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04-03-2007, 10:26 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Wet Coast
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Originally Posted by Swiss
2007 BMW 550 with the M package on it.
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My bicycle is faster.
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04-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Saint John, NB
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2003 MB ML500(wife)
2007 E350 4-matic
1999 911 coupe
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04-03-2007, 10:36 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Chiefs Kingdom, Yankees Universe, C of Red.
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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans
Quite a few truck owners on here. I've always wanted to get a ridiculously huge truck... seems like it'd be super fun to drive around in peering down at everyone!!
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I coudn't imagine driving anything else. But the milage is absolutely horrible. I average about 21 litre's per 100 km. Or 12 mpg. With diesel hovering around a $1/litre, its pretty expensive.
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04-03-2007, 10:40 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: I'm right behind you
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A P.O.S. 1999 Dodge Neon ES. My wife bought it before we started going out.
Worst. Car. Ever.
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04-03-2007, 10:42 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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1989 Ford Festiva
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04-03-2007, 10:49 AM
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Uncle Chester
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2006 BMW 323i
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04-03-2007, 10:50 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Originally Posted by Reaper
A P.O.S. 1999 Dodge Neon ES. My wife bought it before we started going out.
Worst. Car. Ever.
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They're reliable...and SOOO cheap if used.
My friend bought a 1998 neon simply to drive to Florida and back, It would have cost more to rent.
When kids start putting body kits and spoilers on them... I draw the line 
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04-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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1995 Jeep YJ Sahara.
Gotta love the Jeeps.
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Originally Posted by HPLovecraft
I am beginning to question the moral character of those who cheer for Vancouver.
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04-03-2007, 10:59 AM
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Wucka Wocka Wacka
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
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1998 Volvo V70 T5
Not a bad set of wheels...not exactly ooooozing sex appeal tho...maybe if I pimp it....
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04-03-2007, 11:01 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Calgary
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2004 Jeep Liberty Limited. It has been awesome so far.
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04-03-2007, 11:02 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: The centre of everything
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I've got an '07 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Only 500 of these beauties in Canada.
Also drive an '05 Silverado - Need to SELL!!
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04-03-2007, 11:24 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: South of Calgary North of 'Merica
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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn
I coudn't imagine driving anything else. But the milage is absolutely horrible. I average about 21 litre's per 100 km. Or 12 mpg. With diesel hovering around a $1/litre, its pretty expensive.
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nevermind, I'm an idiot and recognize it thanks to photon
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Last edited by return to the red; 04-03-2007 at 11:46 AM.
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04-03-2007, 11:33 AM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Um, 21L / 100km is much worse than 15L / 100km
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04-03-2007, 11:43 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: not lurking
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1993 Dodge Shadow. We don't drive enough to justify any remotely new car.
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04-03-2007, 11:45 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: South of Calgary North of 'Merica
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Originally Posted by photon
Um, 21L / 100km is much worse than 15L / 100km
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dohh I must have took my stupid pills today I was thinking in MPG
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04-03-2007, 12:00 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: London, Ontario
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1998 Ford Contour
2001 Ford Focus Wagon
As you can see, I'm a real "car guy". I honestly could care less what I drive. Before the kid and the Focus wagon (which we bought used) I had a 1991 Ford Ranger XLT with 300,000 kms on it. Awesome truck. Just awesome.
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04-03-2007, 12:05 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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'99 Escort. Hope it holds out for a couple of more years, I'd like to replace it by '09.
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04-03-2007, 12:08 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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2005 Ford Escape XLT with the 3.0 V6 engine and a moon/sun roof combination.
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