Trusted/Untrusted Petrol Pumps in Pune

ulhas.ahirrao · 20th May 2010, 18:02

People at BP pump at baner are just looking for cheating you, but the fuel is good. If you are alert you can go for this pump.

auto-one · 23rd May 2010, 20:45

Any feedback on the Kasat petrol pump ? ( The one opposite Mac D on karve road ) . I have no clear idea about the fuel quality. The staff is courteous though.

faridsahmed · 24th May 2010, 12:14

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Originally Posted by auto-one

Any feedback on the Kasat petrol pump ? ( The one opposite Mac D on karve road ) . I have no clear idea about the fuel quality. The staff is courteous though.

I have done re-fuelling a couple of times there but of less quantity. Seems no problem.

Raccoon · 24th May 2010, 16:27

Dudes, when you mention that x bunk is good or you have had no problems with it, its a bit vague. I suggest that a bit more detail be mentioned.

Just mentioning that there were no problems is grossly insufficient. One cannot always judge the quality of the petrol that way.

I suggest that those who recommend any bunk do it only if they have at least checked the fuel efficiency properly, and preferably more than once, after filling up at that bunk.

IMO the following parameters need to be mentioned when declaring a bunk good/bad -

1) Fuel efficiency after filling up
2) Note any changes in engine behaviour after filling up. Bikes are gnerally better for this than cars.
3) Check tank for any dirt/debris after filling up. Obviiously this is possible only in bikes, scoots.
4) Any cheating attempts by staff
5) General level of service, sorrounding, management, etc.

For me at least, petrol quality is of paramount importance; because that is what can really screw up your engine. Service and other things are of secondary importance. And fuel efficiency and engine behavour is the only way we can do this... in the absence of any testing equipment. Of course, deviation in quantity will also be reflected...

no_sweat · 4th June 2010, 02:26

Indian Oil pump in Nigdi near the Railway bridge is good.
I have heard the pump in Chinchwad is not so good - Adds Kerosene (Probably HP - first pump on left while going from nigdi to Pimpri on the old Pune Mumbai Highway. Situated on a Corner)

ranjith.rajaram · 5th June 2010, 16:15

Adarsh Petrol Bunk near viman nagar opp to Kothari Wheel showroom is good.

rajeshvin · 6th June 2010, 13:47

I will recommend Kekan HP Petrol Pump at Tingrenagar, Airport Road for quality of fuel, but be aware of attendants, they will try to cheat you without adjusting zero or filling less petrol, usually they will ask you to take your bike / car to a distance from where you can't observe meter reading, else quality of fuel is good.

sajo · 8th June 2010, 10:45

Bakare Petrol Pump : Located just after Krishna Hospital on Paud Road when you are going towards Chandani Chowk.

Fuel Quality : Average.

Instances of cheating : Not much/rare.

Recommended : Sure, for two wheelers , especially if you live in the vicinity. The space for cars is a bit tight though.

faridsahmed · 8th June 2010, 10:58

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Originally Posted by sajo

Bakare Petrol Pump : Located just after Krishna Hospital on Paud Road when you are going towards Chandani Chowk.

Fuel Quality : Average.
Instances of cheating : Not much/rare.

Recommended : Sure, for two wheelers , especially if you live in the vicinity. The space for cars is a bit tight though.

The attendants try to cheat you if you are not alert.
Few problems faced by myself :
1. Diesel availability is rare. I was lucky to get diesel 3 out of 10 times.
2. When the pump started it was a 24 hr one but never found it open early mornings even at 7.00am.

1self · 8th June 2010, 20:40

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Originally Posted by auto-one

Any feedback on the Kasat petrol pump ? ( The one opposite Mac D on karve road ) . I have no clear idea about the fuel quality. The staff is courteous though.

Had VERY bad experiences...the car was emitting lots of white smoke while warming up, the throttle response just dropped like crazy. Have completely stopped going there. Filled up 7-8 times, thinking there was a problem with car!

inreverse · 9th June 2010, 14:54

In Dapodi-Sanghvi-Aundh Road-University Area:

Worst Fuel Pumps
==============
1. Chajjed Petrol Pump (Just below Harris Bridge near the start of Bhau Patil Road)
2. BP Petrol Pump after crossing the Sanghvi Bridge near Spicer School.
3. Fuel pump right opposite E-Square University Road.

Good Fuel Pumps
=============
1. HP Kate Fuel Station Dapodi (Quite a rush here since people from Aundh road, Dapodi and Sanghvi get their thirsty vehicles over here)
2. HP Singh Fuel Station on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway right after Arun Talkies.

Raccoon · 9th June 2010, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajo

Bakare Petrol Pump : Located just after Krishna Hospital on Paud Road when you are going towards Chandani Chowk.

Fuel Quality : Average.

Instances of cheating : Not much/rare.

Recommended : Sure, for two wheelers , especially if you live in the vicinity. The space for cars is a bit tight though.

May I ask on what basis you are rating the fuel quality as average?

sajo · 9th June 2010, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

May I ask on what basis you are rating the fuel quality as average?

Well, I am comparing it to the Shell (non-premium) petrol I otherwise fill up in my bike, a Pulsar 150.
I can immediately see an improvement in the overall FE with Shell, while in this one, there is no perceptible drop or gain in performance or FE.
Due to the huge price difference between Shell and other companies though, I am going to stop filling shell in my vehicles for some time.

Raccoon · 10th June 2010, 03:27

Hmmm ok. You could fill up from the RTO BPCL bunk, if feasible for you. I have found no difference between Shell and that bunk, whenever I'v checked the efficiency.

Sudarshan · 11th June 2010, 12:52

As far as overall reliability issue I wiil prefer the pump at F.C. road, Dynashwar Paduka chowk. I visit regularly ,for 25 + years , dont remember any bad experiance.
Owners are helping & honest.

20th May 2010, 18:02	#136
ulhas.ahirrao BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 240 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	People at BP pump at baner are just looking for cheating you, but the fuel is good. If you are alert you can go for this pump.
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23rd May 2010, 20:45	#137
auto-one BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 237 Thanked: 14 Times	Any feedback on the Kasat petrol pump ? ( The one opposite Mac D on karve road ) . I have no clear idea about the fuel quality. The staff is courteous though.
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24th May 2010, 16:27	#139
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Dudes, when you mention that x bunk is good or you have had no problems with it, its a bit vague. I suggest that a bit more detail be mentioned. Just mentioning that there were no problems is grossly insufficient. One cannot always judge the quality of the petrol that way. I suggest that those who recommend any bunk do it only if they have at least checked the fuel efficiency properly, and preferably more than once, after filling up at that bunk. IMO the following parameters need to be mentioned when declaring a bunk good/bad - 1) Fuel efficiency after filling up 2) Note any changes in engine behaviour after filling up. Bikes are gnerally better for this than cars. 3) Check tank for any dirt/debris after filling up. Obviiously this is possible only in bikes, scoots. 4) Any cheating attempts by staff 5) General level of service, sorrounding, management, etc. For me at least, petrol quality is of paramount importance; because that is what can really screw up your engine. Service and other things are of secondary importance. And fuel efficiency and engine behavour is the only way we can do this... in the absence of any testing equipment. Of course, deviation in quantity will also be reflected...
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4th June 2010, 02:26	#140
no_sweat BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: the city of delights... Mumbai Posts: 49 Thanked: 18 Times	Indian Oil pump in Nigdi near the Railway bridge is good. I have heard the pump in Chinchwad is not so good - Adds Kerosene (Probably HP - first pump on left while going from nigdi to Pimpri on the old Pune Mumbai Highway. Situated on a Corner) Last edited by no_sweat : 4th June 2010 at 02:30.
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5th June 2010, 16:15	#141
ranjith.rajaram BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune >> Bangalore Posts: 356 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Adarsh Petrol Bunk near viman nagar opp to Kothari Wheel showroom is good.
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6th June 2010, 13:47	#142
rajeshvin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 199 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I will recommend Kekan HP Petrol Pump at Tingrenagar, Airport Road for quality of fuel, but be aware of attendants, they will try to cheat you without adjusting zero or filling less petrol, usually they will ask you to take your bike / car to a distance from where you can't observe meter reading, else quality of fuel is good.
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8th June 2010, 10:45	#143
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Bakare Petrol Pump : Located just after Krishna Hospital on Paud Road when you are going towards Chandani Chowk. Fuel Quality : Average. Instances of cheating : Not much/rare. Recommended : Sure, for two wheelers , especially if you live in the vicinity. The space for cars is a bit tight though.
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9th June 2010, 14:54	#146
inreverse BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MH-12.com Posts: 140 Thanked: 17 Times	In Dapodi-Sanghvi-Aundh Road-University Area: Worst Fuel Pumps ============== 1. Chajjed Petrol Pump (Just below Harris Bridge near the start of Bhau Patil Road) 2. BP Petrol Pump after crossing the Sanghvi Bridge near Spicer School. 3. Fuel pump right opposite E-Square University Road. Good Fuel Pumps ============= 1. HP Kate Fuel Station Dapodi (Quite a rush here since people from Aundh road, Dapodi and Sanghvi get their thirsty vehicles over here) 2. HP Singh Fuel Station on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway right after Arun Talkies.
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10th June 2010, 03:27	#149
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Hmmm ok. You could fill up from the RTO BPCL bunk, if feasible for you. I have found no difference between Shell and that bunk, whenever I'v checked the efficiency.
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11th June 2010, 12:52	#150
Sudarshan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 1,200 Thanked: 885 Times View My Garage	As far as overall reliability issue I wiil prefer the pump at F.C. road, Dynashwar Paduka chowk. I visit regularly ,for 25 + years , dont remember any bad experiance. Owners are helping & honest.
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