When I push the gas pedal on my manual car down beyond where it accelerates, am I wasting gas? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 11 answers

From Thursday-Saturday, I'll be moving from Eau Claire, WI to Mesa, AZ. I have to drive. Money-saving tips? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Why are "NASCAR", "peak oil", "global warming" and "gas prices" never mentioned in the same sentence? Are there statistics on how much gas / oil / petroleum products that are used for a typical race? What about practice races?
posted on May 8, 2008 - 12 answers

My new gas range is breaking my heart. WTF is wrong with it? And if it is a goner, should I bother trying to replace it with another gas range, or give up and switch to electric? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 17 answers

Can gasoline futures be used to predict the price we will pay for fuel at the local pump? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Simple tricks to improve MPG? For instance, I've thought about removing the rear seats/internal molding to lighten my car. I've also thought about aero-improvements, such as moon-disc wheel covers, or even somehow making a cover over my rear wheel wells. I'll be removing my rear wing this weekend, but what other tweaks could I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 39 answers

Does it take longer to fill up a gas tank when the price goes up by 25%? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 13 answers

60s pop art painting of a Gulf sign -- who is the artist? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 10 answers

My car, which is rarely driven, is unexpectedly acting like it's full of gas and will not accept more. I have no recollection of filling it with gas, though I do recall that the last time I drove it, it was hope-i-make-it-home almost empty. Am I just super forgetful? Or is there another explanation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 42 answers

At what air pressure will water boil around 65 Degrees farenheight? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Bad Gas, the car kind, I think - advice? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I drive a 97 Cavalier that is otherwise in good condition, but I am having a terrible time with the injectors leaking gas. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 6 answers

I've noticed that nearly all of the gas stations in my new domicile (upstate NY) have removed the hold-open levers, forcing motorists to squeeze the handle for the duration of the fill. Why do they do this?
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 43 answers

Why was I asked for my zip code when I payed at the pump? ID verification? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 30 answers

Given that, say, 100kg of fossil fuel is used in the making of a certain consumer product, I am interested in knowing - roughly - how much greenhouse gas emissions this might produce. Anyone know off-hand? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 6 answers

I was going to post this as myself, but I bottled out. I can be contacted on cabbagebreath68 @ googlemail.com. What can I do to limit the amount of gas produced by eating foods such as beans, cauliflower, radishes, etc? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Why do liquid-fuel rockets vent gas while on the launch pad? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Is it true that it is good for a car to fill it up with higher grade gas once in a while? I usually fill up at Shell, and there is 87, 89 and 91 kinds of gas, with 87 being the cheapeast and 91 being the most expensive. I usually get 87. However, I heard that if you own a car and want it to last longer, it is beneficial to fill it up with the most expensive gas, to "clean the engine". Is that true? If so, what is the explanation behind it? I drive a 2002 Kia Rio, if that makes any difference.
posted on Dec 22, 2007 - 22 answers

Do I have any options as far as getting our natural gas turned back on by Christmas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 17 answers

My friend says the fuel injection in my 2002 Jetta wagon (non-diesel) suffers if I let the tank get less than 1/4 full. She also believes that "el cheapo" gasoline, from locally-owned non-chain stations, isn't as good, or is actively bad, for the car. Is there any truth to either of these claims?
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 29 answers

My friend says the fuel injection in my 2002 Jetta wagon (non-diesel) suffers if I let the tank get less than 1/4 full. She also believes that "el cheapo" gasoline, from locally-owned non-chain stations, isn't as good, or is actively bad, for the car. Is there any truth to either of these claims?
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 29 answers

Can I fix my gas heater without hurting myself? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Why do people like WaWa so much? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 34 answers

My gas fueled clothes dryer initially gets hot but soon after goes cold...hivemind help me debug the problem. [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 13 answers

Why is my natural gas bill insane this month? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 13 answers

DigestiveEnzyme filter (or maybe FartFilter): Beano is the best! But is is just a band-aid solution for something more serious? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I maximize fuel economy in a car with an automatic transmission? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 25 answers

Should I take out my gas fireplace insert? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 12 answers

how much money can I save by turning off air-conditioning when I drive? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 21 answers

Instruct me in the ancient art of SBDs. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 14 answers

Any advice about paying someone to update an older gas range? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 11 answers

My husband and I cook a lot. We're moving from an apartment with a decent gas stove/oven to one with a crappy electric stove/oven. Obviously, Something Must Be Done. Should we go for gas or induction? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 23 answers

Gas Grill Filter: The lid slipped and *slammed* as I was putting it down while cooking dinner on my gas grill ( 6-8yo Weber Genesis, if it makes a difference). A bunch of black flaky schmutz landed on my food and a mid to high pitched hum started emanating from the gas tank. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 8 answers

How does offering discounts for cash payments benefit gas stations? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 17 answers

How can I stop someone stealing fuel from my car? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2007 - 26 answers

Possible Gas Leak: Should there be any sort of continuous extremely weak gas smell coming from an old gas stove? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm trying to find a cheapish single burner stove for camping, and a local store is selling the Primus Classic Trail burner, BUT has run out of Primus gas cylinders. Is it possible to use it with another brand? The girl in the store said it wasn't recommended, but how bad will it be: is it the "doesn't work well" type of not recommended, or the "might explode" type of not recommended? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 16 answers

Is "brand" gas - like Chevron with Techron - worth the extra 10-15 cents/gallon?
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 26 answers

We've just moved into a new house and we've noticed a strange odor both inside and outside most nights since we've been here. It's our first house ever and we're at a loss with regards what to do... [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2007 - 30 answers

We just moved in to a new apartment with a gas stove/range. When we run the oven, even though the pilot light is lit and it heats up, there is a strong gas smell. We freaked out and turned it off but is this dangerous? Is it possible that it just smells of gas right away but it would dissipate in a few minutes? I would call the landlord right away but we already called with a laundry list of problems today so I'd like to avoid a follow up if at all possible.
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

My gas grill won't light properly. I read about the Flow Limiting Device (FLD) but the steps to reset it seem not to work. What is my problem, and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Question about cruise control vs. a special acceleration/coasting technique in terms of fuel efficiency. [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 11 answers

Diesel vs. Gas used car. Help me decide. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 16 answers

What is the strategy behind gas station pricing? Frequently I'll see two gas stations across the street from one another. Basic sales logic would tell you that the two stations need to be price competitive with one another to earn business, since both are equally accessible to customers. Yet often I'll notice that one station's per gallon price is a good $.10 higher than the across the street competitor. Is there a strategy to this than I'm missing? Or just illogical greed?
posted on May 16, 2007 - 30 answers

How can I continue to bulk up when my supplement gives me flatulence from hell? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 17 answers

In three cars I've driven, I get about 300 miles per tank of gas. But with all three cars, I can get up to 200 miles by the time I hit 1/2 tank. But invariably, by the time I near the 300 mile mark, I'm on E. Am I nuts or do gas seem to burn faster in the lower 1/2 of my tank? Is this mental or by design? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 22 answers

I'm looking for a simple menu of foods that fill nutritional requirements, are easy to make, and that won't bother my fussy unhappy gut while I'm on a crazy schedule for the next while. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 13 answers

To whom do I report a gas station that I suspect has inaccurate gas pumps in Toronto, Ontario? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 15 answers

New York City residents: Have you switched from Con Edison to another electricity and/or gas supplier under deregulation? If so, have you seen a significant difference in your bill, and how is the new provider's customer service? I'm trying to decide whether to switch to another provider (Econnergy, Energetix, etc.) for electricity, gas, or both.
posted on Feb 23, 2007 - 6 answers

I spilled a bunch of gas in my car. The smell--apparently--does not dissipate even with the windows rolled down. Any ideas?
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 7 answers