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Oct 15, 2008 | 01:47 PM

EFNFAST

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Do I really need oil?

Since our C5s are built by the hand of god, can I save money and fill it up with something like maple syrup? That's pretty viscous and cheap? No long term damage, right?

Oct 15, 2008 | 01:53 PM

poolboy

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let's see - a gallon of Maple Syrup is about $34, which is close to what a case of Mobile One goes for...

Oct 15, 2008 | 01:55 PM

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Oct 15, 2008 | 01:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EFNFAST

Since our C5s are built by the hand of god, can I save money and fill it up with something like maple syrup? That's pretty viscous and cheap? No long term damage, right?

lol and while your at it you can run it off gatorade in the gas tank

Oct 15, 2008 | 01:57 PM

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Try it and let us know how it works out.

Oct 15, 2008 | 02:00 PM

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i prefer to use used vegetable oil, i just pick it up right from restaurants

Oct 15, 2008 | 02:02 PM

Dominic Toretto

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Yes, I have been using this since my purchase.

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Oct 15, 2008 | 02:07 PM

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Oct 15, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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Oct 15, 2008 | 02:49 PM

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Oct 15, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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syrup caramelizes at 215 - 235 degrees so I doubt if it's a good idea

Oct 15, 2008 | 03:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EFNFAST

Since our C5s are built by the hand of god, can I save money and fill it up with something like maple syrup? That's pretty viscous and cheap? No long term damage, right?

Carry a bag of waffles with you in case you get hungry. Heck, you could sell fresh hot waffles on the road in traffic jams.....

Oct 15, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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Just use mineral oil!

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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Carry a bag of waffles with you in case you get hungry. Heck, you could sell fresh hot waffles on the road in traffic jams.....

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:19 PM

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Carry a bag of waffles with you in case you get hungry. Heck, you could sell fresh hot waffles on the road in traffic jams.....

I like the way you think.

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:20 PM

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WTF is with all of these threads on here lately? Are people really just that bored?

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:44 PM

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WTF is with all of these threads on here lately? Are people really just that bored?

He just posted in the wrong section... OT is for this stuff..

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redls1gto

WTF is with all of these threads on here lately? Are people really just that bored?

threads on tires, batteries, mats, oil, and BSMs are taking a rest

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM

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Dominic Toretto

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WTF is with all of these threads on here lately? Are people really just that bored?

-Alex

Oct 15, 2008 | 05:01 PM

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vetteblack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EFNFAST

Since our C5s are built by the hand of god, can I save money and fill it up with something like maple syrup? That's pretty viscous and cheap? No long term damage, right?

This would be great in a dinner too! You take your plate of pancakes over to the Vette and get hot syrup on them!

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