45 cetane in central Virginia

getfast

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google maps street view shows a standalone pump inbetween the gasoline pumps.
And here it is:



$2.999 as of an hour ago. Old pump, no brand name listed, and doesn't look like a high volume location. Who's gonna be the first to try it? ;)
 

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pentagon federal credit union visa gives me 5% cash back (so $0.15/gallon) discount if i pay at the pump. better savings at another location where i can pay at the pump.

personally, i prefer higher volume locations, especially in winter.
 

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That looks a little dicey...

Maybe it's the photo, or the fact that I'm actually taking the time to think about it, but if you're set on getting the best gas that pump looks a little sketchy! I guess that's why you're looking for volunteers. Darn, too bad I'm just a little too far away to try it!

Cheers,
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but if you're set on getting the best gas that pump looks a little sketchy!
TDIs don't use gas ;)

Buddy with the 335d is probably gonna try it soon. I would, but I won't need fuel for weeks (not driving the TDI much these days.)
 

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45 Cetane in Williamsburg

I realize we're getting a little out of "central" VA at this point, but with the crazy shape, who's to say where the center is anyway?!

Got some good FUEL ;) at the Exxon just off Exit 234A on I-64 last night for $3.159. It's a bit expensive, but actually the same price as the place where I was usually going, but for 45 instead of 40 cetane.

Here's the location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....345529,-76.745853&spn=0.028386,0.077162&z=14
 

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Got some good FUEL ;) at the Exxon just off Exit 234A on I-64 last night for $3.159. It's a bit expensive, but actually the same price as the place where I was usually going, but for 45 instead of 40 cetane.

Here's the location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....345529,-76.745853&spn=0.028386,0.077162&z=14
^ now two confirmations that this is 45, or at least that the sticker on the pump says so. ;) A buddy checked it out earlier today and sent me a pic, 45 sticker plain as day for $3.159. So I'm adding it to the list in the first post. As usual, ymmv etc. :cool:
 

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Picked up a Woodfin Watchcard yesterday, topped up on biodiesel at the North Hamilton location. Operator says B5, but pump displays are ambiguous on bio percentage. The Golf seems very happy for Christmas.
 

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My TDI lives in a garage in the museum district of Richmond, i.e. upper fan/carytown area.

There are two Woodfin stations within a couple miles of home - the North Hamilton one, and the one on Ellen Rd off Boulevard by 95. Still very curious about that stuff and happy to pay cash w/surcharge to anyone who will let me fill my car up with their Watchcard.

No hurry, I've only got ~140 miles on the tank of Shell 45 I pumped on Nov 22. Note to self: drive the TDI more...
 

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getfast, let me know next time you're ready to fill up on a weekend. I've been using ~50:50 Woodfin bio-Goochland Shell mix. The car seems very happy with this blend.

I could meet you at Pouncey Tract or N. Hamilton. My bill from Woodfin had the bio at $3.25/gallon.
 

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Will do, thank you sir! The one on Hamilton is 5 minutes from home. I think I'd like to try that blend you mentioned so let me get mine down to half a tank... next few weeks probably...

Edit for on-topic-ness: stopped by the Country Store Shell earlier today, with the Kroger discount it would've been $3.05/gal for 45 cetane (but instead for me it was $3.08/gal for 93 octane in the BMW at 19.4mpg average, booooooo.)
 
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LOL I'm in, with your Watchcard and my cash, just... not this weekend, heading to Daytona in the morning :D
 

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I raced down there on a motorcycle as well....in the rain, TDI series doesn't run down there does it or are you down there on business/pleasure?
 

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Working for the sanctioning body during the 24hr sports car race and taking pics for clients. Can't wait to get to some warm(er) weather ;)
 

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LOL I'm in, with your Watchcard and my cash, just... not this weekend, heading to Daytona in the morning :D
No rush, just let me know when you're back. I fill up weekly, usually on weekends. Following some of the Daytona adventures, looks like a blast.
 

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Address? Pic of the pump? I'll add it to the list in the first post if someone can confirm.

Edit: exit 173 off 64, isn't that Ashland Rd/SR 623? The only Exxon I can think of is the one on 250 just up from there. That's within sight of the country store Shell with 45 that so many of us fill up at. Hmmmm.
 

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My friend works there and has told me they only serve 45, but the sticker on the pump is rough so I will have to confirm it. Its the one on broad right before you get to that country shell if you're coming from 173 or 288.
 

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Yea that's the Exxon I was thinking of, I think they have free-standing diesel pumps on the "side road side" if that makes sense. Looks like the address is...

12950 Broad Street Road
Richmond, VA 23233

I was actually just out by there earlier tonight, filling up my gas car at the country store Shell. Wish I'd remembered to look at this Exxon.

Anyway if we can confirm that it's 45, I'll add it to the list in the original post. Thanks!
 
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Pretty awesome, eh?
That's the Country Shell in the left and 173 will put you on the road that intersects behind me. Although the shell is still worth stopping at during the summer since they have the best ice cream around!
My friend said he's seen some bad tdi's come by but I always seem to miss them?
 
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i wondered why my mileage has decreased recently....??? hmmmm or maybe my mind playing tricks on me....
 

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Country Store Shell was back down to $3.28/gal today, before Kroger discount.

I didn't stop at that nearby Exxon (I was just topping off an existing tank of Shell) but there was a beautiful blue 335d fueling there when I drove by.
 

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yeah thats better @3.28 still @ 3.39 in powhatan....will have to check out that exxon nxt time to eyeball that pump......
 
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