I haven’t seen a Sunoco station since the early 70s. The gas pumps were unique in that they had a handle which you turned to get the exact octane you wanted. Do they still have that feature?
Did EB time travel back to 1960 to find one of those free air pumps with the dial adjustment? And yes, they were abysmally inaccurate. You had to use a separate gauge to make sure you were getting the right pressure in the tire.
In 8th grade I blew a bike tire with one of those. Middleweight bike. The tear in the tire was around about 30* of arc and the noise was horrendous. Had to carry the bike home.
The settings on those gas station air pumps are always off a bit. Some of them want to stay set on a “safe” 32 psi setting, which is way too low for some vehicles, and particularly many bicycle tires. I always set the pump to 40-45 psi and then bleed the tires down to the 34 -36 psi I want for highway trips, using my digital pressure gauge.
Need coffee 6 months ago
Probably a metric/Imperial conversion error.
These are not the tires the droid is looking for.
oldpine52 6 months ago
I guess that’s one way to get pumped up.
Yakety Sax 6 months ago
That’s not how you do donuts. . . . .
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 6 months ago
It is making for a softer ride.
Enter.Name.Here 6 months ago
Should have bought Goodyear All-Terrain tires.
William Bednar Premium Member 6 months ago
At least the Bot’s balance should be improved.
Imagine 6 months ago
I’m guessing there was botox in that pump.
HarryLime 6 months ago
It should be a much smoother ride.
Indiana Guy 6 months ago
I haven’t seen a Sunoco station since the early 70s. The gas pumps were unique in that they had a handle which you turned to get the exact octane you wanted. Do they still have that feature?
Kroykali 6 months ago
He’s been listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger too much.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 6 months ago
Blew out a bicycle tire at one of them years ago. Have my own compressor now for the car.
E.Z. Smith Premium Member 6 months ago
Just like the white whale in Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas.
Redd Panda 6 months ago
Wait a second…where’s the bell? Gas station pumps would ring as you added air.
rossevrymn 6 months ago
Sunoco, huh?:
F-Flash 6 months ago
Well, at least EB got his $2.00 worth.
radgrom8109 6 months ago
Free air? Don’t see that around much anymore.
Spoonbone 6 months ago
Did EB time travel back to 1960 to find one of those free air pumps with the dial adjustment? And yes, they were abysmally inaccurate. You had to use a separate gauge to make sure you were getting the right pressure in the tire.
bobbyferrel 6 months ago
In 8th grade I blew a bike tire with one of those. Middleweight bike. The tear in the tire was around about 30* of arc and the noise was horrendous. Had to carry the bike home.
mokspr Premium Member 6 months ago
The good news is, now you can go beachcombing down on the mud flats.
the lost wizard 6 months ago
Just roll with it. :)
mistercatworks 6 months ago
For free, I accept responsibility. If I am paying for air, the gauge should be accurate. I always carry two pressure gauges of my own.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray 6 months ago
Carry your own tire gauge, along with tire patching tools.
diego1960 6 months ago
what do you expect for a dollars worth of air?
Impkins Premium Member 6 months ago
How does it feel to be tall, EB? :)
Manitobaman 6 months ago
Car guys pay big bucks for those old air pumps for their garages. I can’t believe the money that stuff like that brings in.
circleM 6 months ago
Is he going to start rolling coal?
Billy Yank 6 months ago
The settings on those gas station air pumps are always off a bit. Some of them want to stay set on a “safe” 32 psi setting, which is way too low for some vehicles, and particularly many bicycle tires. I always set the pump to 40-45 psi and then bleed the tires down to the 34 -36 psi I want for highway trips, using my digital pressure gauge.
win.45mag 6 months ago
Monster Robotman Mania