Topic: Fuel prices (Read 9736 times)

bob.dent · « **on:** 14 July 2006, 15:20:57 »

Prior to getting my Meega, I had (no guffaws please) a Citroen Xsara 1.9 turbo diesel estate - sh*t car but reliable and good fuel economy of approx. 45mpg.

Since I got the Omega which only averages 25-26mpg, the price of bloody fuel hasn't stopped going up, and I read in today's paper that fuel prices are set to reach a new high due to the bloody idiots in the Middle East that never stop knocking two tons of sh*t out of each other

However, I found a website called petrolprices.com. Enter your post code and it will tell you where the cheapest fuel can be found in your area....how cool's that 8-) I admit that there's usually only a few pence per litre difference, but every penny counts as far as I'm concerned!

Salty · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:25:55 »

Could be useful. I found that sometimes the brand of fuel can make quite a difference to economy. I can get 20 to 30 miles more to a tank from one brand of fuel to another, which can negate the small saving per litre!

Jimbob · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:28:45 »

Presume you have all registered on www.pipelinecard.org when it ever kicks off could be a nice little saving.
Just discovered shell still do 'points' although doesnt seem advertised, local garage should have a leaflet.

I know none of these mean much, but every little helps
(which reminds me tesco's doing 5p off a litre again with your shopping)

Markie · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:28:52 »

correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

Big Rod · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:33:03 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

Markie you part timer!!

I fill up twice a week!!!!!

And if I drive to Nottingham I fill up twice in five hours!!

And on a recent trip from Buckinghamshire I used a full tank of fuel in three hours tearing up the M1/M6!!!

My wallet hurts!!!

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:35:27 »

Tescos only let me have £60 a time at Pay@pump. Asda are worse at £55

bob.dent · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 July 2006, 15:48:23 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

Once a MONTH!!!! Luxury!
I have to fill up at least once week just to get to and from work

Mind you having just read Big Rod's reply, my heart goes out!

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 July 2006, 16:04:05 »

43.9 at last fill up

bob.dent · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 July 2006, 16:10:53 »

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43.9 at last fill up

.....is that pence per litre (in which case I'd like to know the location of your garage

) or mpg?

Salty · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 July 2006, 16:17:38 »

bet its LPG

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 July 2006, 16:48:13 »

It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

bob.dent · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 July 2006, 16:56:27 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

sweeeeeeeeet!! Bet it's a pleasure to floor the go faster pedal and not have to worry about the notes draining out of your wallet

Markie · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 July 2006, 17:00:27 »

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correct every penny DOES count - specially with Omegas and when i fill up once a month at £72!!!!

Markie you part timer!!

I fill up twice a week!!!!!

And if I drive to Nottingham I fill up twice in five hours!!

And on a recent trip from Buckinghamshire I used a full tank of fuel in three hours tearing up the M1/M6!!!

My wallet hurts!!!

ouch i bet it hurts

remember though i have another 2 cars frequently driven and thats before i go to work on a £60 travel card.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 July 2006, 17:02:42 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

sweeeeeeeeet!! Bet it's a pleasure to floor the go faster pedal and not have to worry about the notes draining out of your wallet

Still have to worry because it all has to be paid for just don't worry as much!

Salty · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 July 2006, 17:11:49 »

Don't generally get through more than £50 a month

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 July 2006, 18:09:15 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

38.5ppl I pay......filled up this morning 38litres @ 7.30am by 4.30pm and 135miles later I ran out....so went home

.....after bunging another 38litres in ready for tomorrow

dudester32 · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 July 2006, 19:52:24 »

Im never done filling this baby up and i get decent fuel consumption, but have to take the wife to work and then go myself, i may be a bit lighter in the pocket due to the weight of the car and size of the engine, compared to the mondeo........ but god its worth it

i love the sweet growl of that v6 so much, half the time i drive with the radio off, and window down a bit, maybe this will wear off when i have owned the car a bit longer, but i doubt it lol

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 July 2006, 20:54:41 »

My petrol bill was around 160 a month now about 15 with 80 of gas - all values rough

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 July 2006, 20:57:09 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

38.5ppl I pay......filled up this morning 38litres @ 7.30am by 4.30pm and 135miles later I ran out....so went home .....after bunging another 38litres in ready for tomorrow

I find 50l lasts around 200 milesbut I like your prices - the one on way to work is 45.5 and the one near Webbs is 43.5 I will try the one in WOrcester tomorrow

Salty · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 July 2006, 21:01:19 »

Does the LPG mod affect your insurance premium?

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 July 2006, 21:35:38 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

38.5ppl I pay......filled up this morning 38litres @ 7.30am by 4.30pm and 135miles later I ran out....so went home .....after bunging another 38litres in ready for tomorrow

I find 50l lasts around 200 milesbut I like your prices - the one on way to work is 45.5 and the one near Webbs is 43.5 I will try the one in WOrcester tomorrow

It depends on the work i do as how far i go on 38l......normally if i dont get out of Swindon and just do constant town work....i get 125miles....if i do all motorway work....at a naughty 80mph i get 200 miles outa 38l

My spend is usually £300/month on lpg......plus £20 on petrol/month

I have an account with Countrywide.....use a key an pin number at the pump....fill up and go.
I get discount on the lpg......being a member of the Shropshire LPG users....pay em £10/year to be a member.....i know it sounds mad.....im no where near Shropshire.....but they used to have a deal with Countrywide to get discount on the LPG.....so basically im a member get the discount....about 5/6p a litre.....but unfortunatley Countrywide stopped giving discount to new members of the Shropshires LPG users about 7 months ago......but existing members still get the discount....so im happy

Gotta remember to keep paying the subscription to the Shropshire LPG users

Cheers

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #21 on:** 14 July 2006, 21:38:14 »

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Does the LPG mod affect your insurance premium?

Usually no......if it does change your insurance comp.

Mine just wanted to put the copy of the lpg certificate on file.....no difference to the premium

HTH

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 July 2006, 23:08:47 »

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Does the LPG mod affect your insurance premium?

I'll find out when I get it certified and hand them the paperwork but usually no effect

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 July 2006, 23:10:42 »

I think my problem with fuel is that I am a bit lead footed

Hillper · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 July 2006, 00:27:27 »

Just got back from a couple of weeks in South Florida. Had a real laugh as all the petrol stations have gone 'pre-pay' in an effort to stop 'fill and run' type petrol thiefs.
They're starting to advertise 'economy' cars and are really worried about the future of the gas guzzler.

Why the panic?

Petrol has gone up to $2.80 a gallon. That's about £1.60!!!!!!! When we said we pay around $8.00 a gallon, they thought we were joking!

bob.dent · « **Reply #25 on:** 15 July 2006, 01:41:26 »

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love the sweet growl of that v6 so much, half the time i drive with the radio off, and window down a bit, maybe this will wear off when i have owned the car a bit longer, but i doubt it lol

Never get fed up with the sound track of the V6.....when its running properly there's nothing like it! [smiley=evil.gif]

Big Rod · « **Reply #26 on:** 15 July 2006, 21:29:19 »

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Never get fed up with the sound track of the V6.....when its running properly there's nothing like it! [smiley=evil.gif]

Witchya there Bob!! I'm seriously considering a Monaro next year, (And believe me, having sat in an LS1 a couple of weeks ago I do not say this lightly!!), but I wouldn't complain in the slightest if I had to keep my Omega estate!!

tunnie · « **Reply #27 on:** 15 July 2006, 22:17:40 »

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It's LPG some people get it for around 35p a litre - now that I like

38.5ppl I pay......filled up this morning 38litres @ 7.30am by 4.30pm and 135miles later I ran out....so went home .....after bunging another 38litres in ready for tomorrow

I find 50l lasts around 200 milesbut I like your prices - the one on way to work is 45.5 and the one near Webbs is 43.5 I will try the one in WOrcester tomorrow

50 Litres of fuel = 200 miles!?

The Omega has a 60 Litre petrol tank I belive? - I regually get 450 miles from a tank!

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #28 on:** 15 July 2006, 22:18:06 »

I filled up today at 41p a litre - 95 UL was at 98.9 with Tesco SUL at 103.9

petrol is now scarey

RonaldMcBurger · « **Reply #29 on:** 15 July 2006, 22:36:20 »

With 3 Omegas and a numpty Peugeot, I have my own refinery!

Salty · « **Reply #30 on:** 16 July 2006, 07:46:21 »

The Omega has a 60 Litre petrol tank I belive? - I regually get 450 miles from a tank![/quote]

Thought the tank was 75 litres???

On the LPG subject, how is the LPG tank protected in case of a accident, that's the bit that worries me!!

summat · « **Reply #31 on:** 16 July 2006, 08:39:24 »

Certainly bigger than 60l, even the Cav was 69 litres. I can pay more than £60 to fill up - at 92p/l, so I'm guessing closer to 80l.

Was interesting lately - normally get a FC reading of 300-310 miles for a full tank, this is with 2 mile trips to the supermarket and daily 8 mile trips each way dual carriageway driving to work. Went up to Scotland recently, stopped to refill in Fort William (after some 300 miles on the motorway - 1 stop, and 2-3 miles town travel to get onto motorway) - FC came back with 512 miles. I could have kissed the miggy. Quite a graphic demonstration to me how poor the miggy is around town, and how unsuited to my day-to-day life. But while I can afford it, I'm not swapping her for anything.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #32 on:** 16 July 2006, 10:43:48 »

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The Omega has a 60 Litre petrol tank I belive? - I regually get 450 miles from a tank!

Thought the tank was 75 litres???

On the LPG subject, how is the LPG tank protected in case of a accident, that's the bit that worries me!!
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See my avatar the LPG kit was removed from the red car

Salty · « **Reply #33 on:** 16 July 2006, 11:21:14 »

What happened to it? little hard to see on your avatar.

bob.dent · « **Reply #34 on:** 16 July 2006, 16:17:26 »

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The Omega has a 60 Litre petrol tank I belive? - I regually get 450 miles from a tank!

Pretty sure its about 75 litres.

450 miles from a tank full

I must have a hole in my tank then!!

summat · « **Reply #35 on:** 16 July 2006, 16:56:20 »

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Pretty sure its about 75 litres.

450 miles from a tank full I must have a hole in my tank then!!

Owners manual confirms 75l.

450miles?, lol, consider yourself lucky, try 310miles.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #36 on:** 16 July 2006, 17:19:16 »

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What happened to it? little hard to see on your avatar.

It was rolled

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #37 on:** 16 July 2006, 18:12:23 »

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On the LPG subject, how is the LPG tank protected in case of a accident, that's the bit that worries me!!

It has pressure cut off valves before and after the tank.....do any damage to the filler pipe or the pipe to the engine and the valves shut the lpg off.

If you manage to hole the tank.......then run

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #38 on:** 16 July 2006, 22:04:09 »

Before the MV6 was stripped I drove it about 5 feet under its own power on gas.

In one day I drove

A rubbish Saab LPT hire courtesy car, test drove silver CD and moved the MV6 the last one was best

The 2.6 was actually pretty good made the turbo Saab feel slow

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