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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:22 AM Original message |
Do others pay $0.75 for air for your tires? |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
1. Any way to separate you from your money... |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
2. they usually charge.25 at service stations in Michigan |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
46. Wow. I live in Michigan as well |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:52 AM Response to Reply #46 |
51. maybe they've raised th price since I last checked? |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:10 PM Response to Reply #51 |
57. North Oakland County |
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notadmblnd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. Hi neighbor |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. Hey!!..... .......nt |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
3. most places here air is still free--how weird does that sound? Anyhow i l know of |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:30 AM Response to Reply #3 |
35. California kinda sorta has mandated free air - but often you have to ask for it |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
4. You're getting screwed. |
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shain from kane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:37 AM Response to Reply #4 |
19. Did you check your spare? |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:16 AM Response to Reply #19 |
30. Dad? Is that you? |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:41 AM Response to Reply #30 |
38. LOL... I had a Dad like that too! |
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recoveringrepublican (779 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
5. The one I use is free for customers |
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Pawel K (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
6. We used to get free air here everywhere, now it costs around 50 cents for about 5 minutes or so |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
7. I buy a .50 bag of chips or a small drink, then ask to get the air turned on |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
8. Maybe I need to look around a little more |
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AndyA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
9. Some gas stations here charge .25 for air, but it runs for a couple of minutes. |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. they charge 50 cents here |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
11. I never use gas station pumps to fill my tires |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:32 AM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Did you mention you ride a bike to work? |
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Solo_in_MD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
12. I can't recall seeing a free air hose at a service station in years |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
14. Remember, they're not called "service stations" any more... |
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Jim Warren (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
15. Pick up a mini auto compressor |
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TX-RAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:02 AM Response to Reply #15 |
24. Yep, i have one in every vehicle. |
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Frank Cannon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:29 AM Response to Reply #15 |
44. Absolutely. I have one in every car. |
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tyedyeto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
16. 50 cents here |
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gatorboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
17. The machine here in Arkansas are 75¢ |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
18. Gas stations are required by law to provide air free to anyone who buys gasoline here (CA) |
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BrotherBuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:48 AM Response to Reply #18 |
39. True, but many stations still have the vending machines and you have to ask for the token |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
20. I think that's a great idea. |
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IChing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:04 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. Fill your tires with Nitrogen if you can. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:51 AM Response to Reply #27 |
49. excellent idea |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
21. Got a battery powered small compressor in my trunk |
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TX-RAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:06 AM Response to Reply #21 |
28. My new one puts out 2 cubic ft per minute. |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
22. It's 50 cents around here (Chicago burbs) |
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Gidney N Cloyd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:19 AM Response to Reply #22 |
32. I'm starting to see .75 in NW subs. There's a Jewel with gas near me that offers free air. They > |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
23. You're not paying for the air, you're paying for the machine and power to pump it... |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:15 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. If it costs $0.75 |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:38 AM Response to Reply #29 |
36. Try to buy water or ice after a hurricane - same thing. |
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Kingshakabobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:59 AM Response to Reply #29 |
55. What about vandalism and theft? |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
25. same here is Florida |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
26. It's annoying, but most of the gas-only stations I've seen... |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:18 AM Response to Reply #26 |
31. Shell stations here have free air. |
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iverglas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
33. never heard of it in Canada |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:41 PM Response to Reply #33 |
62. Maybe Canadian stations SHOULD charge for air |
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iverglas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 01:25 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. ah, the invisible hand of the marketplace |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 01:45 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. Ok, I understand the economics of it and all that |
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iverglas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 03:25 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. ah, I was being too dry |
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hashibabba (894 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:27 AM Response to Original message |
34. I think they're still $.50 in Manassas/Woodbridge. Also, there |
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donco (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
37. Most of the ones around here are free(St.Louis) |
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catmandu57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
40. Here air is free, down the road in stinktown however, |
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One_Life_To_Give (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
41. Depends where you stop |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
42. I pay 50c. Half goes to a children's hospital. |
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bikebloke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:24 AM Response to Original message |
43. Kids on bikes |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #43 |
53. It's a really bad idea to use gas station pumps for bike tires |
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bikebloke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:01 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. I was always careful |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
45. Feed store has free air here, and you get to look at baby chicks, ducklings too. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
47. Just ask the clerk to turn it on for you. n/t |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
48. HELL NO! I bought a tiny little home compressor for $60 years ago and use that. |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
50. We have that here in Los Angeles... |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
52. Nope. That way here in Mississippi |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
54. I'm another with a mini-compressor in the car. I've helped a lot of |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
60. No, it's free here. n/t |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
61. Had to pay the same in Washington State. |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
63. I pay around $0.50 or more depending on the station |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 01:26 PM Response to Original message |
65. Paid $0.75 in West Virginia last week. It used to be a Quarter. |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
68. The only gas station I go to for air has a compressor with a button on it... |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
69. 15 seconds?? |
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Thothmes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
70. Sears use to sell a good hand air pump for $4.00 |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-14-07 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
71. A $13.00 compressor that you keep in your trunk will solve that problem. |
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