Petrol station to avoid...if possible

[cozza]

This is mainly just a warning to all those needing fuel around the area between Cha Am and Hua Hin, do not use the PTT between Cha Am and Hua Hin next to the Isuzu. The locals do not use this PTT as the owners have a reputation for being dodgy and I have now experienced first hand.

I have been using a range of fuels as we dont really have so many ethanol based fuels in Australia, just an E10 which I usually avoid. Anyway, to the point, I recently put 500 baht of gasohol 95 in my honda city at about 39 baht/litre and only got about 120kms from it, mainly driving down Phetakasem to Hua Hin and back. I rarely go over 100 only for safety or in need to over take. This time I have used Shell V-Power fuel save 95, which admittedly is a better fuel but I have already done 140kms and used less than 50% of what was used from the PTT fuel.

Just a warning for everyone out there reading, I have no idea what they do the fuel but its def not right. If you dont believe me try for yourself but dont say you haven't been warned.

[Nereus]

I do not usually use that station, but I did get some diesel there about 6 or 8 weeks ago and the price was 31 Baht a litre, where it is supposed to be capped at 29.99 Baht.

[PeteC]

Just an FYI, there's a PTT over near where I live in Rayong that most Thais will not use. They swear the Chinese owner waters the fuel. Don't know if correct, or even possible without stalling the engine. On the other hand, if water simply evaporates or drains out the tailpipe, it could be a reason why the OP is getting short miles for his money. Pete

[BOZ]

Hmmm... When I was in Hua Hin in May we stopped there to fill up on the way back to BKK... The attendant got my wife to put antifreeze in while I was in the store... I thought that was suspect at best... Yup these guys are not to be trusted at all.. Will never go there again....

[dtaai-maai]

The attendant got my wife to put antifreeze in while I was in the store...

No offence, BOZ, but that has made my day!


Having said that, what are they doing with antifreeze in stock in the first place?

[Bristolian]

The attendant got my wife to put antifreeze in while I was in the store...

No offence, BOZ, but that has made my day!


Having said that, what are they doing with antifreeze in stock in the first place?

I thought that the use of antifreeze in a hot climate was also strange, until i looked it up.....

Antifreeze is multi-functional and vital to the correct operation of the engine. It provides:
Corrosion prevention
Improved heat transfer
Protection from freezing (in cold climates, obviously not HH )
Prevention of scale build up
Compatibility with hard water
Stability at high temperature
Compatibility with plastics and elastomers used in the engine
Low foaming

The boiling point of an antifeeze coolant mixture will raise the boiiling point of the coolant by approx 15% so also helping in hot climates

[Big Boy]

I do not usually use that station, but I did get some diesel there about 6 or 8 weeks ago and the price was 31 Baht a litre, where it is supposed to be capped at 29.99 Baht.

I think 29.99 is the Bangkok price. Most stations in the Hua Hin area charge more, with 30.25 being a favorite. I use the station just South of the flyover, which consistently seems to offer the best prices,

[buksida]

Don't use this particular gas station but, on the bike anyway, I have noticed a significant difference in mileage between gasohol (E10 91/95) and pure benzine. The latter going a lot further, so even if it is 25% more expensive you get that back in distance and its better for the engine.

[sticks]

Big boy don't use that station there at it as we'll the fuel might seam cheaper but the pumps are not calibrated to the price so you get less then what you pay for

[Big Boy]

Big boy don't use that station there at it as we'll the fuel might seam cheaper but the pumps are not calibrated to the price so you get less then what you pay for

An interesting statement, but what is this based on please?

I'm not disbelieving you, but how can we be sure other stations are calibrated better?

[BOZ]

The attendant got my wife to put antifreeze in while I was in the store...

No offence, BOZ, but that has made my day!


Having said that, what are they doing with antifreeze in stock in the first place?

Yes antifreeze is what we call coolant here in the USA.. it also keeps the engine from overheating.... Pint is they top off the reservoir tank to the point of over filled and then charged us 750 baht for the pleasure of being screwed over.....

[Nereus]

Just an FYI, there's a PTT over near where I live in Rayong that most Thais will not use. They swear the Chinese owner waters the fuel. Don't know if correct, or even possible without stalling the engine. On the other hand, if water simply evaporates or drains out the tailpipe, it could be a reason why the OP is getting short miles for his money. Pete

It will not be water, Pete. Most, if not all, diesel engined transport vechiles have a water seperator built in to the filter system. A lot of them also have a sensor that alarms if water builds up in the seperator. Water is heavier than diesel and migrates to the bottom of any vessel, including the underground storage tanks at a service station. Although the pump suctions SHOULD be well off the bottom of the storage tank, putting water in there would very soon build up to the suction level.

Water is also a disaster for diesel fuel injection systems, and a very small amount will very quickly destroy the high pressure pump. He may be adding old vegtable oil or such like, but that will also lead to fuel system problems, albeit different types of problems.

[Nereus]

I do not usually use that station, but I did get some diesel there about 6 or 8 weeks ago and the price was 31 Baht a litre, where it is supposed to be capped at 29.99 Baht.

I think 29.99 is the Bangkok price. Most stations in the Hua Hin area charge more, with 30.25 being a favorite. I use the station just South of the flyover, which consistently seems to offer the best prices,

As far as I know diesel is subsidised by the Government, and they set the price throughout the country.

[Dannie Boy]

I do not usually use that station, but I did get some diesel there about 6 or 8 weeks ago and the price was 31 Baht a litre, where it is supposed to be capped at 29.99 Baht.

I think 29.99 is the Bangkok price. Most stations in the Hua Hin area charge more, with 30.25 being a favorite. I use the station just South of the flyover, which consistently seems to offer the best prices,

As far as I know diesel is subsidised by the Government, and they set the price throughout the country.

That may be so but I have never seen diesel below 30 baht in the HH/Cha Am area and as BB says, 30.25 is about the cheapest you will pay although some outlets are a bit more, but hey, compared to UK prices its a steal.

[sticks]

Big boy we was only talking about this topic the other day and that station came up,a friend done a test there and compared it to the ptt station on the bypass and there was 300฿ difference on a tank fuel of fuel, also I notice the difference when I use the place which is very seldom but if needs be,go check it yourself and see how many liters you get in your tank It's more than the manufactures specified in then handbook