Here in Southern China (Guangdong) there's been a temporary gas shortage. That is, I think it's temporary. The major semi-private oil companies have been cutting off the supply, apparantly in an attempt to convince the central government to allow them to raise prices (again) to cover their operating costs.
The result has been about two weeks of madness. Rationing, long lines (kilometers long), fights, campouts (waits of up to 10 hours), riot police in some cases. If anyone finds a source of fuel they try to hoard it, or they call their buddies to come running and it's chaos. This is the richest part of China and it's sputtering to a standstill.
I think the gov't. has put the halt to this, however. Tomorrow the taps should come back on, no doubt through some very clear diplomatic discussions involving prison terms and execution for executives. Veto power.
But here's a question. I managed to siphon some gas from one of my friend's motorycles, and transferred it to mine. Just enough to keep me going for another day, which I augmented with half a bottle of STP gas treatment. So, in an emergency situation like this - how much STP can you add to a gas tank safely (proportionately)? Can I burn pure, undiluted gas treatment? What are the dangers??
The motor: single cylinder, 125 cc, water-cooled, 4 cycle, CVT. Ubiquitous scooter motor. Any ideas??
The result has been about two weeks of madness. Rationing, long lines (kilometers long), fights, campouts (waits of up to 10 hours), riot police in some cases. If anyone finds a source of fuel they try to hoard it, or they call their buddies to come running and it's chaos. This is the richest part of China and it's sputtering to a standstill.
I think the gov't. has put the halt to this, however. Tomorrow the taps should come back on, no doubt through some very clear diplomatic discussions involving prison terms and execution for executives. Veto power.
But here's a question. I managed to siphon some gas from one of my friend's motorycles, and transferred it to mine. Just enough to keep me going for another day, which I augmented with half a bottle of STP gas treatment. So, in an emergency situation like this - how much STP can you add to a gas tank safely (proportionately)? Can I burn pure, undiluted gas treatment? What are the dangers??
The motor: single cylinder, 125 cc, water-cooled, 4 cycle, CVT. Ubiquitous scooter motor. Any ideas??
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