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Old 10-15-2008, 01:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default gas change?

i know they change something about the gasoline we get from the pump during the winter, but i forgot what it is

so ya, what do they change about it?
how does it affect our mileage?
and when does said change go into effect?
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Old 10-15-2008, 07:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: gas change?

Lots of info out there. Google a bit:

http://www.slate.com/id/2098672/

http://www.epa.gov/oms/rfgecon.htm

http://www.theoildrum.com/story/2006/9/13/234043/431

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Old 10-15-2008, 02:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
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heehee, thanks
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