76 Gasolines

Came here on a wim. To get a safety check so I can get my registration. I was quickly taken care of and able to be seen right away. I really appreciate the fact that they was available and didn’t just have one person working! I went to several other places just to wait and be told I need an appointment I just thank God for the blessing of them taking me. Cause I’m try my hardest to get everything done.

I ran out of gas today nearby. I came down and needed to buy a small plastic gas container so I could get gas back to my vehicle. You know, the 1 Gal. plastic red ones that probably cost $ 3.00 wholesale? Well I was happy they had one, but ASTOUNDED THEY CHARGE $ 19.99 plus tax for it! Low and dirty. To kick someone when they are down or in need: Low and dirty. NO aloha.

Stopped here when the tire pressure warning light came on. Before I could get out of the car, a guy came over and asked if we needed help. I explained about the tire pressure and he told me «let me check». He topped up all the tires, told me which one was low, and sent me on my way. What great service!

Just came by to fill up the gas tank. Running on empty!
So yeah… I couldn’t see the small screen with the instructions of what to do. Like I said, I had to tippy toe to read. Lol I really don’t fill up gas that’s why. I mean I even read the words that was printed out but I knew there was more to that.
I had to re-​start my process because I messed up the first time.
I almost thought about asking someone nearby or a worker to help me out!
Got it eventually! Didn’t fill it all the way though.

This is one of the only gas stations that I go to on a weekly basis. If I am not hitting up this one I am in the Waimalu 76. The main reason why I go to 76 is because of the Kama’aina rewards program. Pretty much collecting points each time you fill out (1 point per 1 cent spent on gas, 100 points equals a dollar). The prices here are decent. It is pretty much the typical price as other gas stations around town. The gas station is also run by Flagship Fastlube. It is in collaboration with a automotive repair shop pretty much. It is conveniently located right at the beginning of Moanalua Rd. right across of Wendy’s, Aiea Shopping Center, St. Elizabeth Church, and the other Aiea Shopping Plaza across the street. There’s also another gas station (Shell) a couple of blocks down the road. Sometimes they have events down here where they have discounted prices for all grades of gas for a couple of hours. They promote the Kama’aina rewards program during that time.
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They definately put this gas station in the right spot. In Aiea right off of either way of the cut offs. It has a ⁷⁄₁₁ which is why I like it a lot. Nothing beats ⁷⁄₁₁! Also the gas at this gas station always seems to be just a tad bit CHEAPER than the other ones around this area.
I like that there’s a lot of pumps a long with a good range of parking stalls. A good place to get a musubi and drink that’s for sure.

Fast pumps.

+3 stars for full service without attitude or anti-​social behavior
–2 stars for full service prices that are above average and not checking oil

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I normally go to Costco to fill up gas, but sometimes I realize that my tank is almost empty and I’m nowhere near Costco. This is how my mother operates, as well. We were in Aiea, so we stopped at the 76 station.
I don’t think I’ve been to a full-​service station in a while because I became very wary when I saw the workers come to our car. There were four of them and they just swarmed in, and it freaked me out just a little bit.
I guess it was my mom’s fault though. The pumps closest to the station are the full-​service ones. And I guess the ones further away are the do-​it-​yourself pumps. But anyway …
They asked my mom if she wanted full service, and she reluctantly agreed. It was 50 cents more per gallon just to have them check our oil and wipe our windows. I thought that was pretty ridiculous. It took about 10 minutes (enough time for me to listen to 3 radio stations play «Last Friday Night.») I don’t think it should have taken that long.
They filled up her tank (this was on a Sunday), and last night (Monday night), she realized that she was already down ¼ of a tank. And she didn’t drive that much. Talk about not getting your money’s worth.
The only good thing I guess is the location and the fact that no one likes to go there, so it’s always empty. But the price for gas was about $ 4.07 which is significantly more than in Waipio. No bueno right?

Maybe its because I live in Aiea, but I think this gas station and the Shell right down the street are the only place that still has full service pumps ;)

Thank goodness for car alert systems. If my car had not beeped notifying me that my oil reservoir was dry, the results would have been tragic. I was on the freeway heading home when I heard a beep and noticed my oil light was on. I drove into this gas station, parked in the full service lane and an attendant came right away. He checked my tire pressures, refilled my water and oil reservoirs and I was good to go. The attendant even gave me a rewards card to use the next time.