dannymccann
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http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_8644.htm
If I get the above, can I keep it in the boot with Diesel in it?
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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Yes but why?
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dannymccann
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For a Just In Case scenario, you never know when you might need it
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deano87
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lol.
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RichR
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I did this when I needed to replace my fuel tank, I literally ran the tank completely bone dry but carried a jerry can worth of fuel in case I ran out too far away from home.
I wouldn't recommend it, your car will fucking stink
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pow
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Yeah, 5 litre can at the most?
I wouldn't bother
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dannymccann
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I suppose 20l is a bit overkill.....
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pow
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Don't you have a fuel gauge?
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dannymccann
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I do have a fuel gauge as it happens  Still its nice to be prepared
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Jay
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Just incase scenario, have you been watching Ray Mears desert survival on Dave or something 
Serious though, Petrol gauge wasnt working on my mates old Astra and it stunk constantly cause he had no choice but to carry a can round with him
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Corsa_Sport21
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Correct me if im wrong here but i dont think its legal to carry a flammable substance in the boot.Incase a car smacks into the back of ya or something.
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Phil W
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I think you just want to own a jerry can thats metal for the sake of it, so buy one and put it in your garage 
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AK
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smashing...
I'm off to raid ALDI!
Got 2x 20l in the lounge, 1 20l and a 10l full of E85 too. Another couple would be smashing!
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sand-eel
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what 101 piece bit set for £5.75 must be good quality
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Jay
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There wasnt much demand a few years ago when we tried to give a load of these away, brother used to get them from somewhere full off petrol, thats as much as I can say we had about 20 of them
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Correct me if im wrong here but i dont think its legal to carry a flammable substance in the boot.Incase a car smacks into the back of ya or something.
Would be sitting basically above your Petrol Tank? 
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dannymccann
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Thats why I asked the original question 
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AK
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its legal... just make sure its secure and upright.
A £2.99 5l plastic jobbie would be a much better idea though!
Just back from buying two 20l ALDI jerry cans. Seem good enough, no securing pin for the caps though... and the welding isnt as neat as more expensive cans!
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dannymccann
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Where do you get £2.99 5l from AK?
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pow
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Tescos sell em?
I failto see why you need one though
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AK
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check out ebay, They used to be that cheap anyway.
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RichR
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quote:
Originally posted by sand-eel
what 101 piece bit set for £5.75 must be good quality
what does it matter at £5.95; if you wreck it replace it - but to be honest I've bought a few power tools from there; router, router table, sliding mitre saw, soldering iron, reciprocating saw etc for less than £100 for the lot not really expecting much and they've really suprised me, for the £20 or so I paid for the saw its earnt its money 10 times over whilst renovating the house and they've had some abuse 
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by JayM
Serious though, Petrol gauge wasnt working on my mates old Astra and it stunk constantly cause he had no choice but to carry a can round with him
Or he could have just known how much he got to a full tank and kept an eye on his mileage?
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by JayM
Serious though, Petrol gauge wasnt working on my mates old Astra and it stunk constantly cause he had no choice but to carry a can round with him
Or he could have just known how much he got to a full tank and kept an eye on his mileage?
He did do this but it wasnt always accurate depending on the way he drove etc, and it was, in that case, better to be safe than sorry...
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Graham88
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I've run out once in 2 years of driving due to my error, I don't see it necessary to stink your car out with black stuff just for that situation
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