In a message dated 3/19/00 3:47:30 PM, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << Here in New York, the last gas station I knew of that had free air converted to a machine a short time ago. The machines are a real pain. They need two quarters and give just enough air time to do 2 tires, >> Yes, I hate that about Service Stations, I mean, gas stations nowadays. What's worse is that these buzzing quarter hungry diaphragm compressors don't filter out water from the air, like most of the air hoses that you can use for free. The same compressor usually feeds the free air and is also used for the garage mechanics-and because they really don't want to foul their gold plated Snap-on air ratchet, they have a water trap that they empty regularly. Imagine what a coin op compressor by the sea shore, sucking in salty air and moisture will do for you steel or alloy rims? Raśl Cisneros Nyack, NY 87 Syncro Westy 86 Syncro GL 97 Subaru Outback |
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