The flavor of gasoline

[NewRider]

Which begs the question: are there different flavors for 87, 89 and 92 octane?

NewRider
Indiana

[jeuchler]

Which begs the question: are there different flavors for 87, 89 and 92 octane?

NewRider
Indiana

I would attest yes:

The Spyder had 87 octane. I always used high octane in my trucks.

And just for the record:

"Swallowing gasoline may cause damage to the linings of the mouth, throat, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines. If gasoline gets into the lungs (aspiration), serious and possibly permanent lung damage can occur.
The harsh taste of gasoline makes it unlikely that large quantities will be swallowed. However, several cases of poisoning have occurred in persons trying to suck (siphon) gas from an automobile tank using a garden hose or other tube. This practice is extremely dangerous and not advised."

[sabunim5]

Thanks for the story. Can't wait for the sequel

[jeuchler]

Thanks for the story. Can't wait for the sequel

Yeah...the way things go around here, you won't have to wait long...

[NewRider]

Reminds me of a friend...back in 1973, he accidentally swallowed some gasoline, while siphoning. He was pronounced okay by the EMTs...two hours later, he cut a fart...

Police in Kansas City found his body...

NewRider

[jeuchler]

Reminds me of a friend...back in 1973, he accidentally swallowed some gasoline, while siphoning. He was pronounced okay by the EMTs...two hours later, he cut a fart...

Police in Kansas City found his body...

NewRider

The taste of gasoline has changed a bit since 1979, the last time I remember having siphoned any...

Oh, that's right, I remember now--it WAS 1973...

[krb1945]

Story! It does my ole heart to know that there are others on the planet going through the same things I go through. I tell my two daughters... "car won't run without gas" but will they listen, nooooo.

A super story though... I enjoyed reading it.

[jeuchler]

Aww, that's just internet myth......Roaddog use to syphon lots of gas without suffering any long term ill effects........

Well, HDX...you DO know way more about motorcycle engines than me...

and you WERE right about the CHAD...

and if RoadDog does it...well...

OK!

I'm going out to mow the lawn now--oops, it looks like the tractor needs gas...

[Roaddog2]

Aww, that's just internet myth......Roaddog use to syphon lots of gas without suffering any long term ill effects........

and still do and yes gas taste different today than yester year must be the Ethanol.Now I'm in to alot of Castrol coolant products I can tell you what kind of coolant it is bye smell and taste

[Roaddog2]

Nah, it's the missing lead..........

Well that to avation fuel still has some lead if your still into drinking it also you can tell it doesn't evaporate when it hits the ground like it used to it stays there for a while.

[jeuchler]

Well that to avation fuel still has some lead if your still into drinking it also you can tell it doesn't evaporate when it hits the ground like it used to it stays there for a while.

...When you pour it in an underground yellowjacket nest and light it, it also explodes differently.

Amazing the things experience teaches us...

[Kjen]

I'm way late with an answer, but I just read this. Loved the story John, thanks for the laugh. Good thing you don't smoke, that would have been another story. Way to go for Barb trusting you would go and get her.

[jeuchler]

I'm way late with an answer, but I just read this. Loved the story John, thanks for the laugh. Good thing you don't smoke, that would have been another story. Way to go for Barb trusting you would go and get her.

Yes, well...OR, she knows if I didn't get her the consequences for me would be way worse than mere poisoning or simple explosion...

(Glad you made it home safely!)

[jeuchler]

and still do and yes gas taste different today than yester year must be the Ethanol.Now I'm in to alot of Castrol coolant products I can tell you what kind of coolant it is by smell and taste

RoadDog -

Would it be mean of me to say

"Ohhh...that explains alot..."

[Roaddog2]

RoadDog -

Would it be mean of me to say

"Ohhh...that explains alot..."

no it would not tonight I'm about knee deep in Syntillo 9913 another fine Castrol Product

[Neez]

Thrust hose in tank. Cover hole in end of hose with thumb. Draw up quickly on hose. Release thumb from hole. Thrust hose in tank. Repeat until gas starts from end of hose. Lower end of hose into container to start syphon. Thumb acts as a flapper valve. Skill from my misspent youth. Don't ask. Fugetabout it.