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

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From: Matthew T. Russotto
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 1994 19:38
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In article <2un04f$k3c@access3.digex.net> larry@access3.digex.net (Larry Rubin) writes:

}I don't know how DC works (oxymoron, I know) but MD has a gas octane 
}board.  I called them and mentioned my Exxon complaint.  They checked 
}their test records of the two stations in question and, according to 
}their tests which they said they did within the past 30 days of my call, 
}the octane rating was up to state snuff.

The station owners know when the inspectors are coming, so if they are
being crooked, they can be selectively crooked. Alternatively, it
could be a recent problem in the distrinution network. I've had no problem
with 2 Exxons in Frederick.  

-- 
Matthew T. Russotto	russotto@eng.umd.edu
Some news readers expect "Disclaimer:" here.
Just say NO to police searches and seizures.  Make them use force.
(not responsible for bodily harm resulting from following above advice)
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Subject: Re: Don't buy gas at EXXON(1601 Wisc.Ave.)
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