Will Cars with Full Gas Tanks Explode on Hot Days?
2 July 2018 A common rumor holds that a car bearing a full tank of gas on an exceptionally hot day may explode due to increased pressure and heat. This claim makes no sense.
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Cheating at the Gas Pump
4 May 2008 Account reports an instance of a customer being cheated by a malfunctioning gas pump.
Can You Avoid Funding the Middle East Through Gasoline Purchases?
An article demonstrating how to eliminate U.S. oil imports from Middle Eastern countries is both old and inaccurate.
E15 Gasoline
Will the use of E15 gasoline damage engines and/or void warranties of many types of cars?
Tips on Pumping Gas
10 September 2007 Four refueling tips supposedly help consumers get the most from their gasoline dollars, but how useful are they?
Don’t Buy Gas on April 15
Will not buying gas on April 15 help lower gasoline prices?
Bakken Formation
Article provides facts about untapped oil reserves in the Bakken Formation?
Selective Gasoline Boycott
1 March 2004 Will participating in a boycott of selected oil companies lower gasoline prices?
The Truth About ANWR
2 July 2008 E-mail reports the truth about the environmental impact of drilling for oil in ANWR.
Citgo / Petro Express
E-mails urge Americans to buy/not buy Citgo brand gasoline.
President Obama on High Gas Prices
President Obama told U.S. consumers that they should 'get used to' higher gas prices and 'trade your car in for an energy efficient car'?
Gas Prices Petition
Will signing a petition to President Bush help lower gasoline prices?
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