[pianotech] The Fuel You Use In Your Car

[Gerald Groot]

Did you read what the article/s said Duaine?  I did and it sounded plausible
to me that certain gas stations would use cheaper quality gasoline than
others for one reason or another.  I drive a Caddy so I always put higher
octane gas in it and always have my vehicles serviced and maintained as per
the factory recommendations as well.  I do agree, that helps considerably to
keep them running for many more miles than those that do not maintain much
of anything on their cars.  

Now, if only we could get piano owners to do likewise, huh?  

Jer

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Duaine Hechler
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 12:21 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] The Fuel You Use In Your Car

Gerald Groot wrote:
>
> *Thanks Mike, interesting read. I always put premium in my car as it
> requires it but I had no idea there was such a difference between
> gasoline stations and gas. I think Shell will be my pick as there
> seems to be more of these around my area than the others listed. *
>
> * *
>
> *Jer*
>
I'm not sure if the gas is the key - because - I have a 1999 Mercury
Mountaineer with 148,000+ miles on it and still running GREAT.

I rarely use Premium - can't afford it.

I think the big key is - maintenance - I use Valvoline (very bad
experience with Jiffy Lube) and - always - do the recommended
maintenance they say is needed. Plus I always go by mileage (3,000)
instead of months.

Duaine

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