After Filling Up Gas, Gas Pedal Seems Lighter?

taurus_sable · 02-24-2010, 09:34 PM

Is that illusion or something?

ford_ses · 02-24-2010, 09:38 PM

Yes.

All you're really doing when you step on the gas pedal is pulling a cable the moves a lever that rotates the throttle plate in the throttle body. Filling up the tank won't change the strength of the throttle return springs.

qwertz9586 · 02-24-2010, 11:10 PM

Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica.

ford_ses · 02-25-2010, 02:01 PM

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mediarocker · 02-25-2010, 02:17 PM

Looks like someone is checking into the happy hotel tonight....

Brian_05_SEL · 02-25-2010, 02:43 PM

QUOTE (Qwertz9586 @ Feb 24 2010, 11:10 PM)

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Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica.[/b]

What a load of

It's Antarctic Velociraptors they want you to fight, not some boring T-Rex. Everyone knows that.

Striker32 · 02-25-2010, 03:42 PM

QUOTE (Qwertz9586 @ Feb 25 2010, 07:10 PM)

Quote:

Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica.[/b]

oooo if i find one can i keep it as a pet and call him george?

taurus_sable · 02-25-2010, 07:35 PM

QUOTE (Qwertz9586 @ Feb 24 2010, 11:10 PM)

Quote:

Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica.[/b]

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taurus_sable · 02-25-2010, 07:37 PM

QUOTE (ford_ses @ Feb 24 2010, 09:38 PM)

Quote:

Yes.

All you're really doing when you step on the gas pedal is pulling a cable the moves a lever that rotates the throttle plate in the throttle body. Filling up the tank won't change the strength of the throttle return springs.[/b]

that is really weired. I do felt that way.. or maybe when filling up gas, my leg has some rest and the gas pedal felt lighter...

2005silverse · 02-25-2010, 07:47 PM

QUOTE (Qwertz9586 @ Feb 25 2010, 12:10 AM)

Quote:

Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica.[/b]

where is that short bus .....i think it missed a stop...........

02-24-2010, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
ford_ses Senior Member Member Number: 5162 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Visit: My Garage Posts: 6,698 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Yes. All you're really doing when you step on the gas pedal is pulling a cable the moves a lever that rotates the throttle plate in the throttle body. Filling up the tank won't change the strength of the throttle return springs. __________________ Jim S. - Meadville, PA 2001 Ford Taurus SES \| <strike>1993 Ford Taurus GL</strike> \| 2002 Ford Escort ZX2 \| 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

02-24-2010, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
qwertz9586 Senior Member Member Number: 640 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nevada, USA Drives: 2003 Ford Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 14,071 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Bullshit, that's what scientists and engineers want you to think. The government has been placing ethanol in gas just for the reason to make the gas pedal lighter. Not because it saves the environment, but to make you feel like a complete badass piloting a giant hunk of steel around. You feel stronger and healthier because you can push that pedal with less effort. Next thing you know, you're working out those leg muscles at the gym and the government MIBs come in and put you in their special army of ninja mercenaries. Then they ship you off to Antarctica to fight the T-Rex they've hidden from when Jurassic Park failed. Them are mean SOBs so be ready for that. But I digress. Just buy gas without ethanol and your pedal will not feel lighter and the government won't kidnap you to fight T-rexes in Antarctica. __________________ [ 2003 Ford Taurus SEL ] - [ 1995 Mercury Sable GS ] Ford Lincoln Mercury Sable? A personal conveyance named after its inventor, an assassinated ruler, a character from Greco-Roman myth and a small furry mammal.

02-25-2010, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
ford_ses Senior Member Member Number: 5162 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Visit: My Garage Posts: 6,698 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	<hides> __________________ Jim S. - Meadville, PA 2001 Ford Taurus SES \| <strike>1993 Ford Taurus GL</strike> \| 2002 Ford Escort ZX2 \| 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

02-25-2010, 02:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
mediarocker Senior Member Member Number: 14086 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Madison, AL Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2007 Mazda Axela (3s) 2.3L I4 ATX Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,200 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Looks like someone is checking into the happy hotel tonight.... __________________ -2007 Mazda Axela (3s sport) "Ai", 2.3L MZR DOHC I4, 5F31J T-ATX True Red -SOLD-1999 Jeep TJ Wrangler, AMC 150 OHV I-4, Aisin-Warner AX-5 MTX Flame Red -TOTALED-1996 Ford Taurus GL "Able", 3.0L OHV V6 Vulcan, AX4N ATX Toreador Red -2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT, 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6, 5R55E ATX Silver Birch Metallic -2007 Nissan Quest 3.5SE, 3.5L VQ35DE DOHC V6, RE5F22A ATX Silver Mist Metallic Lights on for safety!

02-24-2010, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
taurus_sable Senior Member Member Number: 25171 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evanston, IL Visit: My Garage Posts: 161 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Is that illusion or something?

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