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Re: Don't buy gas at EXXON(1601 Wisc.Ave.)

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From: Mike Finn
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 1994 11:48
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In article <2un04f$k3c@access3.digex.net>, larry@access3.digex.net (Larry Rubin) writes:
|> In article <16FDFCEC4S86.LP1268A@american.edu>,
|> Leigh V. Panlilio <LP1268A@american.edu> wrote:
|> 
|> [stuff about Exxon]
|> >Their gas is obviously watered down or way below the stated octane level.
|> 
|> You know, I have had this experience at three Exxon stations - one 
|> northwest and one northeast of Baltimore, and one in Boca Raton, FL.  At 
|> all three instances, I experienced the same problem you described, and 
|> also thought the fuel had to contain a goodly amount of water.
|>
|>	<<SNIP>>

	I also have had ALOT of problems with Exxon stations (Lightfoot,
	VA, Newport News, VA, Landover Hills, MD.  Lots of other places
	in between.)  My car won't accelerate with anything less than 
	Exxon High Grade, and quite frankly, I'm not up to paying
	that kind of money for Gas right now.  (I also have a very
	awful story of what one Exxon station did to my car for
	inspection....) 
|> 
|> Something else is going on with Exxon's fuel, and it is now my policy to 
|> simply stay away from it.
|> 

	I agree.  I personally wouln't use their stuff to power a lawn
	mower never-the-less my car.  I ran with their gas for about a
	year straight, and it cost me in repairs and other hassles.  
	I not only stay away from their gas, but I will drive my tank into
	fumes to avoid it.

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Subject: Re: Don't buy gas at EXXON(1601 Wisc.Ave.)
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