Fuel Reserve

[billbunton]

I've found a couple places around here that actually post the limits. In both of those, it's $75 for all the major cards, but unlimited if you have their (Valero or Shell) card. That tells me it's got nothing to do with protecting against spills.

 

[Wrong Way]

Most likely has to do with stolen CC and the thieves filling up their rides. It seems everyone I know who`s CC #`s were stolen all had fuel charges on them.

 

[loke]

When you swipe the card initially it has to authorize the transaction for a specific dollar amount. Since you haven't pimped yet they don't know what the amount will be. Instead each gas station has a temp auth amount and a limit. Since they maybe only temp authed $1 they limit to $75 to limit the risk. There is a chance you only have $20 available credit. So they temp for 1 then let you pump for 75 and they don't get it too bad when the real amount is declined later with you long gone.

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[DesaRaptor]

When you swipe the card initially it has to authorize the transaction for a specific dollar amount. Since you haven't pimped yet they don't know what the amount will be. 2

Made me lol, had to explain to co worker.

 

[Srock]

^^^^^^ what do you mean pretax....and writing it off really?

The Obama Administration...or perhaps it is congress, passed a temporary bill that allowed companies to depreciate equipment purchases 100% the first year on investments totaling I believe $120,000. It was part of a stimulus package and it ends this tax year.

I have an S-corp and both my partner and I purchased new pickups and will be writing them off. As an S-Corp we can own the vehicles in our own name versus in the company name. If you purchase an SUV only $25,000 can be written off...please consult your tax specialist for complete details...lol

I read the code section and I caught something my accountant did not. It stated that the truck bed must be 6 feet in length or greater. So, I also purchased the bed extender so the bed is well beyond 6 feet. Plus I am in the construction industry so it is a legitimate piece of equipment.

 

[kawie95]

I've gone about 3 or so miles after zero. I only use chevron or Costco gas

 

[Srock]

what's special about chevron or costco fuel?

 

[Wilson]

like motor oil just used of using it. It has some ethanol added to it but they call it octane boosters. jk I have no idea but I do like e-30 myself.

 

[kawie95]

what's special about chevron or costco fuel?

Better additives imo, cleaner burning (chevron at least). Costcos probably better than Arco.

Shell had that whole overseas corrupt government support thing a few years ago so I protest them pretty much, even though I live across the street from one and no other gas stations.

 

[Srock]

Now that I have that 35 gallon tank, it may be worth the 4 extra miles and long line to stop at Costco for fuel. The prices are better. Hopefully they don't cut me off at 100 bucks.