Gas Prices
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 68,841
Likes: 4,107
From: Maryland
Moderator
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 9,612
Likes: 4,801
From: GA
At this point, I'll have to start buying ramen instead of fresh produce if I want to continue my V-8 driving habit. 
Thankfully premium for me hasn't hit $5 locally as of today. I think I paid about $4.50 or so per gallon of 93 last time I filled up a few days ago. Both our X3 and the Vette take 91 or higher, of course.
Thankfully premium for me hasn't hit $5 locally as of today. I think I paid about $4.50 or so per gallon of 93 last time I filled up a few days ago. Both our X3 and the Vette take 91 or higher, of course.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,224
Likes: 256
From: New York
Heaven on Earth, just amazing place if you love driving beautiful roads.[/size]
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,190
Likes: 530
From: Knoxville, TN
But, you have to look at the good fortune that existed there too. He chose the right company, my guess is that company was in a growth phase, and he was in a position where he didn't need a college education to get in the door, or he took advantage of opportunities presented by that company to get that education.
Last edited by AJT123; May 2, 2026 at 01:57 PM.
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,521
Likes: 261
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
That's because, with the removal of tetraethyl lead from gasoline decades ago (which was a cheap and easy-to-make octane-producer), oil companies, today, have to use more expensive, lower-emission substances in the fuel to increase its octane. Yes, Ethanol is clean-burning and abundant, particularly in the Midwest where it can be distilled from corn, but the EPA itself only mandates a 10% concentration in gas (E10), and, with a few exceptions where some engines can run on E85 (85% Ethanol), most production-engines in the U.S. are limited to E10-E15 without possible engine-damage and voiding the warranty. So, oil companies have little choice but to mark premium-grade up by a higher percentage than back in the old leaded days.
Last edited by mmarshall; May 1, 2026 at 10:34 AM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 11,070
Likes: 107
From: Southeastern PA
That's because, with the removal of tetraethyl lead from gasoline decades ago (which was a cheap and easy-to-make octane-producer) Oil companies have to use more expensive, lower-emission substances in the fuel to increase its octane. Yes, Ehanol is clean-burning and abundant, particularly in the Midwest where it can be distilled from corn, but the EPA itself only mandates a 10% concentration in gas (E10), and with a few exceptions where some engines can run on E85 (85% Ethanol), most production-engines in the U.S. are limited to E10-E15 without possible damage and voiding the warranty. So, oil companies have little choice but to mark premium-grade up by a higher percentage than back in the old leaded days.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 17,190
Likes: 530
From: Knoxville, TN
Haha listen, I was a lazy *** second gen American born to an American mom and immigrant dad, all schoorl ever taught me was it was a place to party and get *****...or at least try to 
. Most of my friends from back then are dead from overdoses or worse. Thankfully I woke up as an adult, got my life together and built my everything up, with a lot of pushing from my brother in law. If it wasn't for him, I would probably be another loser living off of others. But also kudos to you and your spouse who also has that rare drive 👍
. Most of my friends from back then are dead from overdoses or worse. Thankfully I woke up as an adult, got my life together and built my everything up, with a lot of pushing from my brother in law. If it wasn't for him, I would probably be another loser living off of others. But also kudos to you and your spouse who also has that rare drive 👍I had the drive but then had all these insane back problems and like I said, would have lost any decent career. **** has been just insane the last 6 years. At least I made it out of a damn good College.
And besides he is so freakin' busy it's better I'm here so run errands and take care of the house (as well as I can right now, still in recovery) etc etc.
Sometimes he works from 7a to midnight it's just absurd. It's temporary but still.
Last edited by AJT123; May 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,521
Likes: 261
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
No. I'm saying that, as emissions-regs have tightened over the years, and new regulations have also mandated different summer and winter-blends, oil companies have had to find new substances to use in the refineries, adding to the cost of the refining itself. Also, different companies might have different pricing-spreads, depending on their own costs and what profit-margins they are willing to accept.
Thread Starter
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,521
Likes: 261
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Speaking of beef tallow, some people are making their own homemade diesel-fuel out of used cooking-oil, and storing it in their own tanks at home. This has led to what are (IMO) abuses by governments by prosecuting them for tax-evasion on the homemade fuel.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 19,749
Likes: 3,778
From: California
. After losing more than 80 lbs (started at 260 lbs Nov 2024, currently 174 lbs as of this morning) fries and shakes are off the menu. I'll take the steak though
Last edited by AMIRZA786; May 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 19,749
Likes: 3,778
From: California
Don't sell yourself short my friend!!!!
I had the drive but then had all these insane back problems and like I said, would have lost any decent career. **** has been just insane the last 6 years. At least I made it out of a damn good College.
And besides he is so freakin' busy it's better I'm here so run errands and take care of the house (as well as I can right now, still in recovery) etc etc.
Sometimes he works from 7a to midnight it's just absurd. It's temporary but still.
I had the drive but then had all these insane back problems and like I said, would have lost any decent career. **** has been just insane the last 6 years. At least I made it out of a damn good College.
And besides he is so freakin' busy it's better I'm here so run errands and take care of the house (as well as I can right now, still in recovery) etc etc.
Sometimes he works from 7a to midnight it's just absurd. It's temporary but still.
