13: Coping With Gas Prices
How is San Diego coping with high gas prices? Plus: can you pick up women in an '81 VW Rabbit, should you build your own car, and can the government help at all with any of it?
Chapters (12)
- 00:00Gas Price CrisisMarc opens the show discussing the jump to $4 gas and the lack of a clear crisis to justify the hike.
- 05:47Tod's ArrivalTod arrives late to the studio due to heavy traffic caused by the Dodgers being in town.
- 06:42Coping StrategiesMarc and Tod discuss cutting food budgets and the practicality of public transportation.
- 12:50The Mexico Diesel LoopholeA caller describes importing diesel from Mexico to save money.
- 14:41Military Base GasCallers discuss the minimal discounts available for gas on military bases.
- 17:24The 'War' FactorDiscussion on how geopolitical conflicts and oil company earnings affect the pump price.
- 23:17SUV DebateTod rants against the wastefulness of Hummers and large SUVs in suburban areas.
- 27:30Alternative VehiclesDiscussion on motorcycles, Vespas, and a caller's threat to slash SUV tires.
- 32:43Tod's MeltdownTod expresses extreme frustration over the lack of clear answers regarding price hikes.
- 36:12Gas Saving TipsMarc shares tips on idling and AC usage to save fuel.
- 38:55Price Fixing & CreditDiscussion on gas station price baiting and the danger of putting gas on credit cards.
- 45:22Vegetable Oil & Final RantsA caller explains converting a car to vegetable oil before the hosts wrap up with a rant on Arctic drilling.
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