That Canadian Tire in Minden is listed in the Master Station List. All you have to do is match it in your Favourite Station List!

Did you read the whole article about no relief for diesel consumers? The last 4 paragraphs especially. It doesn't matter how much shale is mined. As long as Big Oil keeps exporting the diesel as fast as they can make it the prices will stay high.

You know what?
Westerns are friendly but a stupid lot. Friendly but stupid.
I used to put in 5W20 in the Toronto area for the winter and 20W40 in the summer.
Out here, even though winter is far more extreme, I can't find anything lower than 5W30 out west.

One thing I used to do with old beasts that had the room was to put in the biggest battery that would fit with the max cranking amps. These days cars no longer offer the luxury of extra space. One can only hope batteries get more efficient.
Thanks for your suggestion anyway. I am looking at 15 watts worth of solar panel on the back ledge behind the back seats but that don't help me much at 5 AM these days.
All is not lost...I do have AMA.

I'm friends with Dix now.

It was cool & cloudy to-day & a small shower. This weekend is a long weekend [labour day] and it could be cool & damp. The school kids go back on Tues.

Irene is gone and the sun is out. Have a great week.

Thanks for the support. I'll let you know how we make out. I think the shore area is going to get it the worst. Have a great weekend.

julius1st4 - thank you for inviting me to your buddy list but I don't do the social networking stuff. My email is rcb528@gmail.com. Bob Briggs Los Altos CA

The Volt has a 40 mile battery range before the gas engine driving the generator powers the motor and recharges the battery for a combined range of 300+ miles. Pause, refuel the gas tank and go on... refuel and drive on all day for miles and miles and miles. The Volt is not range-limited. See the Wikipedia article.

Thank you for your comments. I have been in touch with Subaru America and have been aware of the european model tests. Have been anxious for the diesels to be offered for sale in Americs... but most recent comments (not from corp) is that the diesel is not passing usa emission testing. BUMMER. Yes like you... I'm ready to invest in an outback diesel as soon as they hit the market... but if they wait to long... I may have to go back to MB or VW for my next new car (diesel). Thanks for your comments and if you have any comments you want to share on how the cars have been testing out... I'd sure be interested to hear your opinions. Rich at herrmanr@gmail.com