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Date:         Thu,  6 Oct 94 07:00: 0 EDT
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From:         psellers@ha.osd.mil (Pete Sellers)
Subject:      RE: *&^%@#!!!! (Out of Gas)

I believe I may not be the only one to empathize with D. Carment.

I've run out of gas (at least once) in each van I've owned. :(

I learned to identify the point where the needle was when I ran out, I mark THAT point on the indicator as the PANIC LINE!

I've got a set of gas containers now because, for each van, I purchased a gan container that will fit in some unobtrusive place. For instance, in the Eurovan ... I purchased two 2 1/2 gal containers and have them positioned below the rear seat and behind the tool bins. Fits very well and gives me the peace-of-mind that if I miss my 'mark' on the dash that I will have 5 gallons to get me some place other than where I am, at the time. I also have AAA coverage but the spare gas seemed to be a trade-off for the time lost waiting for assistance to arrive.

Of course, when I made that decision I was in a unilateral-thought-mode.

If any of you have a better suggestion, let me know.

* * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"


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