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[Melanius Mullarkey]

Newspaper of choice this morning.  Will update with any  interesting philpy-based parking stories as I progress.

[philpy]

Let me guess - Tesco, musselburgh??

[philpy]

We don't allow mushroom eating deviants in this area. You will be hunted down, burnt at the stake, and entombed in your own concrete.

[Melanius Mullarkey]

1 hour ago, philpy said:

Let me guess - Tesco, musselburgh??

Indeed.

Disappointing offerings in The Courier.  

“astonishing dog dirt” the only real attention grabbing headline.

[welshbairn]

1 minute ago, Melanius Mullarkey said:

Indeed.

Disappointing offerings in The Courier.  

“astonishing dog dirt” the only real attention grabbing headline.

That's some give away scheme they've got, free kidneys. 

[Guest Moomintroll]

That's some give away scheme they've got, free kidneys. 

Maybe its a prize to go and see a Sydney tribute act?

[Melanius Mullarkey]

28 minutes ago, welshbairn said:

That's some give away scheme they've got, free kidneys. 

I think philpy brings them in up the Forth on a wee boat under the cover of darkness.

[philpy]

Indeed.
Disappointing offerings in The Courier.  
“astonishing dog dirt” the only real attention grabbing headline.

I only ever use that Tesco for petrol. It's shite for shopping, getting too expensive or they have fuckall left.

[8MileBU]

Indeed.
Disappointing offerings in The Courier.  
”astonishing dog dirt” the only real attention grabbing headline.

What’s the story there then? Was it an unusually massive jobby or something?

I only ever use that Tesco for petrol. It's shite for shopping, getting too expensive or they have fuckall left.

It’s shite for petrol/diesel too. Cheap per fill, but you pay for it in the long run.

[welshbairn]

Just now, 8MileBU said:

It’s shite for petrol/diesel too. Cheap per fill, but you pay for it in the long run.

 

Thought that was an urban myth, I've never noticed the difference.

[philpy]

 

It’s shite for petrol/diesel too. Cheap per fill, but you pay for it in the long run.

This maybe?? Happened about 5 minutes from my house [emoji23][emoji23]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/parents-horrified-as-edinburgh-factory-boss-defends-flicking-dog-mess-onto-school-route-1-4881412/amp

[8MileBU]

Thought that was an urban myth, I've never noticed the difference.

No mate, not a myth. A harsh fact in many cases. The issue is more so with diesel but to a lesser extent, petrol too. Particularly if you’re a diesel driver who regularly fills up at the supermarket, as a general rule of thumb, (and at the risk of being done speeding) you need to boot the arse out your motor fairly often.

[ICTChris]

No mate, not a myth. A harsh fact in many cases. The issue is more so with diesel but to a lesser extent, petrol too. Particularly if you’re a diesel driver who regularly fills up at the supermarket, as a general rule of thumb, (and at the risk of being done speeding) you need to boot the arse out your motor fairly often.

What’s wrong with supermarket petrol?

[Hedgecutter]

Just encountered this on Streetview

[Dee Man]

1 hour ago, philpy said:

2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said:

Indeed.
Disappointing offerings in The Courier.  
“astonishing dog dirt” the only real attention grabbing headline.

I only ever use that Tesco for petrol. It's shite for shopping, getting too expensive or they have fuckall left.

You're obviously turning up too late. You know what retailers are like when you turn up close to closing time, Philpy. 

[Melanius Mullarkey]

1 hour ago, 8MileBU said:

What’s the story there then? Was it an unusually massive jobby or something?

 

Think it was a story about dogs shitting on the beach or some such.

[HenryHill]

42 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said:

Think it was a story about dogs shitting on the beach or some such.

The doody landings?

[weirdcal]

No mate, not a myth. A harsh fact in many cases. The issue is more so with diesel but to a lesser extent, petrol too. Particularly if you’re a diesel driver who regularly fills up at the supermarket, as a general rule of thumb, (and at the risk of being done speeding) you need to boot the arse out your motor fairly often.

What’s wrong with supermarket petrol?

I think it's to do with additives they put in, the fuel itself should be ok but each place adds in its own mixes of additives to it, some are designed for clearing engine or for keeping carbon from injectors.
Diesels have a particle filter on them and some supermarket additives aren't efficient enough to keep these clean and you suffer loss of power when it's clogged.
Obviously if supermarkets are selling below branded petrol prices the additives won't be as expensive to manufacture and that's when it can get funny results.
I use local independent garages here but every 6 months will run a dipthene treatment to the tank to clear out any potential buildups. Then again I also do over 300 miles a week as a commute without added trips in a 17 year old car.

[8MileBU]

What’s wrong with supermarket petrol?

See post from@weirdcal[emoji116]

Sounds like a lot of shit to me

Yeah, pretty much is.

I think it's to do with additives they put in, the fuel itself should be ok but each place adds in its own mixes of additives to it, some are designed for clearing engine or for keeping carbon from injectors.
Diesels have a particle filter on them and some supermarket additives aren't efficient enough to keep these clean and you suffer loss of power when it's clogged.
Obviously if supermarkets are selling below branded petrol prices the additives won't be as expensive to manufacture and that's when it can get funny results.
I use local independent garages here but every 6 months will run a dipthene treatment to the tank to clear out any potential buildups. Then again I also do over 300 miles a week as a commute without added trips in a 17 year old car.

Pretty much spot on. Also depends on the car, how it’s driven, or if the owner does anything to look after the engine in respect of above common issues. In some instances, regularly driving it like you’ve stolen it is beneficial as you basically blast all the crap out of it. Similarly you can drive sensibly but maybe buy a bottle of Red-ex or similar product and pour it in the fuel tank every couple of months.

Some cars might go for ten years on supermarket fuel with no issues, but some cars might only go two or three years. Apparently it’s becoming a more common issue in newer cars too as engines are evolving to be more eco-friendly etc, but then don’t deal well with cruder fuel.

[philpy]

I'm getting a "carbon clean" done on my car engine at the end of the month