On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:57:21 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
wrote:

>irwell wrote:
>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:54:40 GMT, "Eric G."
>> <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet> wrote:
>>
>>> irwell <hook@yahoo.com> wrote in
>>> news:jkd8v29cpumeci5827vm8gkbl2nc4t4dse@4ax.com:
>>>
>>>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:28:16 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>>> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> I believe it was Ferrari, sometime in the last few years, required
>>>>>>>> a "special" oil for the Enzo. The dealer was charging some
>>>>>>>> ridiculous amount per quart, and the car needed something like 12
>>>>>>>> quarts per oil change. One owner fought this in court (because
>>>>>>>> Ferrari refused to follow the act) and won. Ferrari now provides
>>>>>>>> the oil for free.
>>>>>>> Yes, I believe you are correct in that giving away required items
>>>>>>> will keep one out of trouble with M-M.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Matt
>>>>>> Wish I had know earlier. Instead of a Hyundai, I'd get me one of
>>>>>> those Fur-arees with free earl. Damn.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Don't you know by now that nothing is free!
>>>>>
>>>>> Matt
>>>> Have you noticed that some of the major gas suppliers
>>>> like Shell are putting out adverts warning about discount gas
>>>> being harmful? They even show valve stems with carbon deposits on
>>>> them.
>>>> Wonder if their profits are being challenged.
>>>>
>>> And the price of Tea in China is up.
>>>
>>> Eric
>> Take a look at this.
>> http://www.autospectator.com/modules...p?storyid=8385
>
>Yes, and???
Will it affect your choice of gasoline?
Why, after years of non-advertising by the major
big name suppliers, are they starting up again?
Is the Ethanol going to impact them?

 

irwell wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:57:21 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
> wrote:
>
>> irwell wrote:
>>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:54:40 GMT, "Eric G."
>>> <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet> wrote:
>>>
>>>> irwell <hook@yahoo.com> wrote in
>>>> news:jkd8v29cpumeci5827vm8gkbl2nc4t4dse@4ax.com:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:28:16 GMT, Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>>>> "Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> I believe it was Ferrari, sometime in the last few years, required
>>>>>>>>> a "special" oil for the Enzo. The dealer was charging some
>>>>>>>>> ridiculous amount per quart, and the car needed something like 12
>>>>>>>>> quarts per oil change. One owner fought this in court (because
>>>>>>>>> Ferrari refused to follow the act) and won. Ferrari now provides
>>>>>>>>> the oil for free.
>>>>>>>> Yes, I believe you are correct in that giving away required items
>>>>>>>> will keep one out of trouble with M-M.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Matt
>>>>>>> Wish I had know earlier. Instead of a Hyundai, I'd get me one of
>>>>>>> those Fur-arees with free earl. Damn.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Don't you know by now that nothing is free!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Matt
>>>>> Have you noticed that some of the major gas suppliers
>>>>> like Shell are putting out adverts warning about discount gas
>>>>> being harmful? They even show valve stems with carbon deposits on
>>>>> them.
>>>>> Wonder if their profits are being challenged.
>>>>>
>>>> And the price of Tea in China is up.
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>> Take a look at this.
>>> http://www.autospectator.com/modules...p?storyid=8385
>> Yes, and???
> Will it affect your choice of gasoline?
> Why, after years of non-advertising by the major
> big name suppliers, are they starting up again?
> Is the Ethanol going to impact them?

Shell advertised this for years as did others. It does appear that they
have renewed their campaign, but companies do that all the time so I
don't read anything of significance into it.

Matt