'78 Datsun MPG.... sickening

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Permalink Reply by Camian on April 21, 2008 at 4:32pm

Tank of gas: $150, Reeking of Burro Stank: priceless

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Permalink Reply by Chris on April 21, 2008 at 4:37pm

Well at least you would be easy to remember.

"Hey Honey remember that girl who did such a great job on our tile? Do you remember her?"
"Yeah, Yeah the one who smelled like donkey ass, she's did a great job, we should recommend her!"

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Permalink Reply by Camian on April 21, 2008 at 4:39pm

holy shit, I'm laughing so hard right now.... I knew I could count on DCFers for my new marketing campaign!


yep, still laughing............

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Permalink Reply by Chris on April 21, 2008 at 4:41pm

One last thing i just thought of...if this catches on you'll probably be required to wear a helmet in ABQ as your riding your stinky ass to a clients house. You'll have the total package.


ok i'm done

Permalink Reply by Albuquerque Commentator on June 5, 2008 at 8:22am

Emissions standards took their toll initially when they were mandated. There is only so much energy in a gallon of anything. How much mass are you trying to haul around directly impacts the amount of energy necessary to overcome inertia and friction and then how much to overcome wheel friction and air resistance. Beside tire pressure, how you drive also has a direct effect. The more you can anticipate stops, control acceleration, use brakes minimally will also effect milage.

Mercedes' new diesel engines are being promoted because even with the higher cost of diesel they start off with an advantage in that diesel has more energy in a gallon than gasoline so the cost per mile is still less than gasoline.

I have to ask the question if the promotion of using expended cooking oil has any long term future. What happens when the demand for expended cooking oil exceeds the demand?

Here is the the controversial part. There are bio-crops that have many uses, one in particular HEMP, however because of the DEA and attitude toward "drugs" it can't be exploited.

I am NOT an advocate of drug use and have never inhaled. There is no question that drug use has a negative effect on a portion of the population. But instead of legalizing drugs and creating a zero dollar incentive to manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and eliminating most of the crime associated with users committing assaults and robberies, we chose not to provide treatment for those who need it and refuse to look at the practical and ecomonic benefits of legalization. The second part of the picture is just not recognizing the human condition and history around drug use. It has always been there and there has never been an effective control in place. Prohibition is a good example. Instead of putting the dollars spent on our forth war ( after Iraq, Afghanistan, and Immigration ), the War On Drugs and the associated costs of prosecution,prison, and human productivity; the money could be used for creating viable fuel commodities such as HEMP. Google "hemp fuel oil" and take a look.

$3.00 hemp oil is competitive with diesel now and doesn't need the agricultural intensity of corn and other biofuels, why it's called WEED.

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Permalink Reply by KC on June 5, 2008 at 8:49am

It's because the car ran on LEADED gasoline.

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Permalink Reply by Cyrus on June 5, 2008 at 10:08am

i have a 1980 datsun 510 for sale. runs great . $500 cash takes it. it looks like a lemon but it purs like a tiger. needs headlights and windshield wipers, but hey its only $500

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Permalink Reply by Tricross on June 5, 2008 at 11:42am

Wasn't the speed limit back then 55? I think even a Hummer would get close to 50mpg if it was restricted to 55mph.

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