Tom
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Our local Safeway is cheaper than our closest P/FJ, and that's before we apply our current $0.90/gallon Safeway fuel discount.
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kenz said:
Yeaup. My desired day is 250 miles and I can do that easy. 35 gal tank, recent experience is 12.7 mpg. We've got a 360 mile trip coming up and that gets into the pucker factor region. I'm planning to pick up 2 of the 2&1/2 gal diesel "cans". That's 50+ miles additional range. I can handle 2&1/2. I'd hate to struggle with a 5 gal can.
The PenFed card somebody here told me about is great. That's 20 cents a gallon.
We don't need no stinkin' truck stop.
Joel
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GO Penfed....
We nothing but good stuff to say about them compared to our old bank. And if you think you can't join; guess again.
At their "join page" which is https://netmember4.penfed.org/NetMember/Forms/OpenAccounts/Eligibility.aspx
then hit bottom button "none of the above", Yes you can join by paying $15.00 to a very good cause.
And 5% per gallon adds up quick. Just pay it off every month so they don't get you with interest.
We nothing but good stuff to say about them compared to our old bank. And if you think you can't join; guess again.
At their "join page" which is https://netmember4.penfed.org/NetMember/Forms/OpenAccounts/Eligibility.aspx
then hit bottom button "none of the above", Yes you can join by paying $15.00 to a very good cause.
And 5% per gallon adds up quick. Just pay it off every month so they don't get you with interest.
path
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Penfed... Forgot to mention. You have to pay at the pump. If you pay insideyou don't get 5% only 3 or 2
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path said:
That would mean at most truckstops / truck pumps (incl FJ) you wouldn't get the 5% since generally you have to go inside to pay. You also wouldn't get the "cash" price.
It would work well at FJ for the RV pumps, but I avoid those most of the time.
ken
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I use http://gasbuddy.com/ and have not had a problem. Most stations have at least one a cc machine one of their fuel islands.
What gets me mixed up is some stations have several differant grades of diesel fuel (winter blend, number 1, number 2 etc)
If you look up F/J on map and use gasbuddy you can see most f/j are for lack of better term "anchor tenant" for a fueling area. Most of their stations are big with easy access on/off the freeway etc..but across the street or within 2 miles there is someone usually for less. However, I don't buy fuel from real small stations because I want the fuel to be "fresh". I also try to fill up when I gauge gets on 1/2, (time for a break anyway). Theory being if I ever do get bad fuel it will be mixed with good fuel (already in tank) and only MPG will suffer and not stranded somewhere. (I always have filters on hand, you never know)
As an example right now Fred Myers in Monroe WA(where I normally buy) is selling fuel for $4.07, then with 5% back from Penfed = $3.87 gal. And also take off their reward program which sometimes = .10 a gal off, but their rewards depends on how much points we have at the time.
So $3.87 gallon net after Penfed. And their neighbor right across their parking lot is a 76 station and right now they are selling for $4.19 so for driving 1/2 block I'm getting fuel for 32 cents less per gallon while looking at the 76 sign and pumping in cheaper fuel.
What gets me mixed up is some stations have several differant grades of diesel fuel (winter blend, number 1, number 2 etc)
If you look up F/J on map and use gasbuddy you can see most f/j are for lack of better term "anchor tenant" for a fueling area. Most of their stations are big with easy access on/off the freeway etc..but across the street or within 2 miles there is someone usually for less. However, I don't buy fuel from real small stations because I want the fuel to be "fresh". I also try to fill up when I gauge gets on 1/2, (time for a break anyway). Theory being if I ever do get bad fuel it will be mixed with good fuel (already in tank) and only MPG will suffer and not stranded somewhere. (I always have filters on hand, you never know)
As an example right now Fred Myers in Monroe WA(where I normally buy) is selling fuel for $4.07, then with 5% back from Penfed = $3.87 gal. And also take off their reward program which sometimes = .10 a gal off, but their rewards depends on how much points we have at the time.
So $3.87 gallon net after Penfed. And their neighbor right across their parking lot is a 76 station and right now they are selling for $4.19 so for driving 1/2 block I'm getting fuel for 32 cents less per gallon while looking at the 76 sign and pumping in cheaper fuel.
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In the Tacoma area FM is always a close second to Safeway simply because of rewards, etc but have used them in the past. Most are large enough to get into without too much problem.
Here is another fuel site I like to use, has a handy map you can drag around to check different locations. http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx
I avoid the truckstops for the same reasons, I don't need the convenience compared to the savings right down the street.
Here is another fuel site I like to use, has a handy map you can drag around to check different locations. http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx
I avoid the truckstops for the same reasons, I don't need the convenience compared to the savings right down the street.
path
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In Tacoma, in Fife, just north of Emerald Quenn Casino is that Indian gas station. Has always been cheapest that I've found in Tacoma area.
And for out of towners, you can overnight Emerald Queens Casino what they call "Oversize Vehicle" parking lot that is right next to the Indian gas station. And Sunday brunch is best and worth the wait.
And for out of towners, you can overnight Emerald Queens Casino what they call "Oversize Vehicle" parking lot that is right next to the Indian gas station. And Sunday brunch is best and worth the wait.
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The Indian gas station is a Shell, called the Tahoma Market. They used to be app 20 cents less than most everyone else, now it seems they run much closer but still the lowest in the area. Down towards 72nd & Pacific area it's almost always Fred Meyer. In the Puyallup area (176th Canyon) it's usually the Safeway or 76 across from them.
Emerald Queen does have a good buffet. Gamble 2 hrs & the meal is on them, softens the loss a bit I guess.
Emerald Queen does have a good buffet. Gamble 2 hrs & the meal is on them, softens the loss a bit I guess.
suezek
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When at Quartzsite Wendy told me about the Gas Buddy app for my Iphone. It is absolutely fantastic and a free app to boot. The app lists stations either by distance or price using your present location which it magically detects in approximately 3 seconds. Yesterday we put 60 gallons of diesel in the coach at Eloy AZ for $3.97/gallon. A Pilot truck stop was directly across the street with the wonderful price of $4.49/gallon. Go figure.
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The price this afternoon at the Pilot in Eloy was $4.15 for cash.
BernieD
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If that was the truck pump price, it would be $4.12 (credit or cash) with the Flying J RV card and $4.04 at the RV pumps.
