I'm glad gas is so cheap right now...

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 02/28/2016 at 20:24 • Filed to: Evil gas-guzzling vehicle that keeps big oil companies in business or so I read today

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Because I only got 18.7 mpgs on my last tank. And after a long day of freeway driving today, it appears that this tank will be equally bad. It should be getting 22 miles per gallon, minimum, but it’s plummeted over the last year or so. Actually got 25 when I first bought it.

I guess I have to try to tinker with that carb again... Carburetors give me serious anxiety. They’re powered by black magic. Then there’s the vacuum leaks, worn suspension bushings. Who knows what else!

Here’s a picture of the dog right now, because she still leaks less than my pickup.

Also kinja mobile is now rotating my images 90 degrees instead of the usual upside-down.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:30

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That'll make the dog dizzy. Hope she doesn't puke on your couch because of it.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:31

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I was getting 28 on the highway today..... I’m supposed to get 36. Thanks Obama.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 20:33

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This couch should be completely ruined within the next six months. Seven dollars and four years down the drain. Starting to see a pattern with my purchases of durable goods yet?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 02/28/2016 at 20:34

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Stay off dat boost bro

Shoop > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:35

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HAHAHAHAHAhahahaaah

haaa

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12.8 mpg max

*cries*

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:35

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Alas, the couch’s finish will hide the scratches better than the truck’s will.

camaroboy68ss > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:35

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maybe its time to do plugs & wires? I know i picked up quite a few mpgs on my old 97 Z28 when i finally swapped the plugs.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:37

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Lol, I wasn’t driving like a hoon this time!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 20:37

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Ughhhhh why can’t I have nice things

Nibby > jkm7680 02/28/2016 at 20:39

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I was getting 24 and mine’s rated for 21mpg hw

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Shoop 02/28/2016 at 20:39

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Sacrifices must be made

jkm7680 > Nibby 02/28/2016 at 20:40

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I actually have no idea. I was going 55 solid in 5th gear the entire time.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibby 02/28/2016 at 20:40

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Wow your sequoia gets 24? How??

Nibby > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:45

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Nah, my Ram 1500

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibby 02/28/2016 at 20:47

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Oh, that makes much more sense.

Nibby > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:49

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I have to drive like a grandma to get to 20MPG in the Sequoia. :/

LongbowMkII > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:50

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Murano gets 17.5 mixed. 22 if I'm at 62mph and 17 max on the interstate. If I had more confidence in the safety features of the impala I would just cart the kids in that.

AkursedX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:50

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I just filled up my STI today and got 18.5mpg on my last tank. Fortunately it was only $31.00 to fill it and a tank usually gets me 2.5-3 weeks of driving (hurray for a 6.8 mile commute to work!)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibby 02/28/2016 at 20:50

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Well it’s like the biggest damn SUV you can buy.

Nibby > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 20:52

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It’s wider than the Ram which is hilarious.

But the Suburban and extended Expedition are bigger.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Shoop 02/28/2016 at 20:55

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I now get less than 12, and have once achieved 2 mpg on one full tank. Bow down to the Toyota God’s of making small engines hilariously bad on gas.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 21:03

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You do have a nice thing. The dog. Don't be greedy. One nice thing per life.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 21:12

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My last fill up was 10.1...

Chariotoflove > HammerheadFistpunch 02/28/2016 at 21:36

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Holy cow, what do you drive, a tank!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 21:38

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Basically — he drives a Land Cruiser.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 02/28/2016 at 21:40

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Probably doesn’t help that you have to drive well over 70mph on the freeways in Utah to keep up with traffic.

-this space for rent- > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 21:50

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You’re doing a lot better than my 4Runner, I’m lucky to see 18mpgs.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 21:53

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So I guessed right then. I knew they were bad, but that's catastrophic.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 21:58

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It’s like the only downside of owning a land cruiser though. I wish I had one.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:05

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But you can't have nice things.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 22:10

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Can’t even borrow nice things.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:19

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And drive something that will be noticed by all the brodozers. Driving a small car there is taking your life into your hands.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:24

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Oh yeah, I remember. That truly sucked.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 22:27

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There will be much worse days, I had to just let that go as soon as possible.

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:33

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Well said. That's the way to look at it if you're going to have a happy life.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 22:38

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well to be fair, only 35 of those 142 miles were paved.

HammerheadFistpunch > Chariotoflove 02/28/2016 at 22:39

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Its been as low as 7.7, but that was a lot more low range than this trip. Though as I said to Dr. Z, 107 miles at 12.1 mph average will do that to you.

Chariotoflove > HammerheadFistpunch 02/28/2016 at 22:43

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Well I guess that's the trade off for being invincible on and off road.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/28/2016 at 23:05

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In one of my cars, I dream of mileage that good. In the other, I haven't got it down that far (but understand it can go there).