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Old 27-07-2017, 10:35 PM
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Just filled up at my local Shell garage to be politely told "Have you heard we are closing for 5 to 6 week's for refurbishment ". OMG!

Question is 1- Stop using the wagon why they refit ?
2- Tell Liz I have to use her car and she can use public transport?
3- Or drive the extra 2.1 miles to the next shell garage?

Decisions, decisions .
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Old 27-07-2017, 11:47 PM
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Option 3 seems a safe bet .
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Old 28-07-2017, 06:12 AM
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Got any octane boost left from Germany? Or option 3
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Old 28-07-2017, 07:24 AM
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Is there a Tesco near you? I use their Momentum 99 some times and don't have any problems.
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Old 28-07-2017, 07:25 AM
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Option 3 for sure lol
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Old 28-07-2017, 07:25 AM
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I run on momentum 99 24/7 - mapped on it too
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Old 28-07-2017, 07:27 AM
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Only a 2.1 mile diversion, my nearest shell is 15 miles away.

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Old 28-07-2017, 08:16 AM
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4. Don't be an anal Subaru owner and just put branded 97 RON in it.

That's not a direct dig at you Steve but just a mild annoyance I have with how the Subaru community chase around the country looking for 99 RON.

A guy at work has been running a MY98 Prodrive WR on 95 RON for 15 years....i wouldn't advise it but it goes to show it's possible.
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Old 28-07-2017, 09:43 AM
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Thanks for the reply ' s

Didn't sleep well last night mulling over the options.

1- Now thinking, leave the wagon at home,get the bike out and lose some much needed weight which in turn benefits the power to weight ratio on the wagon

2 - Never an option, I cannot afford a divorce!

3- Really the only option and I have to accept adding a few more miles is a consequence of not taking up 1 or 2

Scotty, how's the bike ride to work going?

Scott, no dig taken, reckon I go with the flow ba ba?

Shane, I suspect your journey for fuel is much nicer than mine given our locations.

Midlife and Ryan, now Tesco ' is an option, I could get Liz to do the food shopping whilst I fill up.

Hope you all have a great weekend unfortunately my next day off is Tuesday
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Old 28-07-2017, 11:14 AM
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Only a 2.1 mile diversion, my nearest shell is 15 miles away.

This is the same for me Hastings is the arse end of the world so I would go option 3 another 2 miles is for the sure the best way to go.

But then if its not an import 99 +ron is not that much of a problem
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Old 28-07-2017, 11:22 AM
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I'm surrounded by Shell garages with 5 within a 10 minute drive
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Old 28-07-2017, 11:34 AM
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Aye its not bad but its a weird one I'm sure your'e meant to loose weight when cycling nope that's a mith .
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Old 28-07-2017, 11:51 AM
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Option 3 Steve,

Just thank your lucky stars you dont live here, as others have said its a long way to go to find a shell.
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Old 28-07-2017, 12:18 PM
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I'm surrounded by Shell garages with 5 within a 10 minute drive
Me too, 3 within a few miles. Never had to even try momentum.
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