Trusted/Untrusted Petrol Pumps in Pune

adya33 · 11th June 2005, 01:09

Hello people since we all need to refuel our cars/bikes regularly I thought it will be a good idea to post about your bad experiences with petrol pumps and petrol pumps which you trust.

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Team BHP members recommend these petrol pumps

Bharat Petrolium pump on Karve road (2nd inline after Kasat)
HP pump on Karve Road (in line of Ranka Jewellers).
HP Pump on University road right after you take left turn from Ferguson College Road
Bharat Petroleum pump in Wanowrie
Bharat Petrolium pump opposite RTO near Pune station
Kulkarni Petrol pump on Laxmi Road
BP petrol pump on Shastri road.
HP pump on Bund Garden Road near Koergaon park

Team-BHP members have had bad experiences at

Indian Oil petrol pump on Karve road
Chandni chowk HP pump (Both - on the highway as well as Mulshi Road)
HP pump at Shivaji statue in Kothrud.
BP pump on NH-4 close to Warje.
Bhapkar petrol pump (BP)
BP pump next to Mhasoba gate
Indian Oil pump opposite E-Square
HP pump at Chaturshringi
HP Pump next to Hongkong Lane in Deccan
HP Pump (Newly opened) in Aundh Sanewadi
Indian oil pump just before Katraj ghat
Petrol pump near a traffic signal close to St. Mary's school

Edmund · 11th June 2005, 17:12

The Bharat Petroleum pump in Wanowrie has good service and i either tank up from there or the BP factory run pump by the RTO at the end of the LeMeridien road.

moralfibre · 11th June 2005, 18:14

I stay close to Chandni Chowk but never dare to fill up at the Pump either on the highway or at the chowk itself..

Adya: Both the pumps have the same owner..

I always tank up from Autolines pump which is the first pump on the left hand side after taking a right turn from F.C. Road towards University. They have good service and the attendants make sure that you see the Zero mark. Also add to it a free wash of windshields and Free Air on electronic pumps..

Another option is the BP pump on F.C. Road which also has clean fuel supply but do not have an electronic air pump and I do not trust those needle gauges after I lost a tubeless tyre due to over filled air in it....

Pumps to avoid in Pune are:

1) Chandni chowk HP pump (Both - on the highway as well as Mulshi Road)
2) Indian Oil pump on Karve road.
3) HP pump at Shivaji statue in Kothrud.
4) BP pump on NH-4 close to Warje.
5) Bhapkar petrol pump (BP)
6) HP pump on Pune Satara road close to Dhankawdi
7) BP pump next to Mhasoba gate
8) Indian Oil pump opposite E-Square
9) HP pump at Chaturshringi
10) HP Pump next to Hongkong Lane in Deccan
11) HP Pump (Newly opened) in Aundh Sanewadi

Quality of Fuel has been bad and a lot of car owners then blame the service station guys for poor service of their vehicles and failure of critical components like the Fuel pump, etc. I observed recently that majority of the authorised car and bike service stations in Pune have put up notices outside their workshops alerting customers to use higher octane gas in their cars/bikes to avoid damage to their valve mechanisms, etc.... !!!

adya33 · 11th June 2005, 19:15

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Adya: Both the pumps have the same owner..

didn't knew that thanks for info

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I always tank up from Autolines pump which is the first pump on the left hand side after taking a right turn from F.C. Road towards University

that is the HP pump I told in my first post

also it will be good if you put reason as why to avoid pumps you mentioned as just in case if anyone have to fill there you can keep an eye on the problem

camry93 · 17th June 2005, 11:00

I try to stock up at the Autolines petrol pump. Otherwise the BP pump on Karve road. (But being choosy about a pump is a luxury I can ill afford when my car is on reserve!!!! Just fill up at the nearest available pump!)

BTW, stupid question: Does it make a difference if you use 'Speed' once and 'Power' the next time? I mean since the octane rating is the same, it should not matter, correct?

Abhay · 17th June 2005, 11:51

moralfibre, good list that.....I stay close to C-C as well and I never fill up at the 2 you mentioned sicne I have heard bad stuff abt them.....only filled up my sisters 800 on the highway one, but heck nothing ever happens to that car ..

My regular one for my bike (and mostly for my car) is the BP pump on Tilak Road near Nehru Stadium/MCA office......else the one in Navi Peth on 80 ft road..

Technocrat · 17th June 2005, 12:19

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Originally Posted by Edmund

The Bharat Petroleum pump in Wanowrie has good service and i either tank up from there or the BP factory run pump by the RTO at the end of the LeMeridien road.

Ditto here dude. I also fill up at only these fuel pumps

sanket12 · 17th June 2005, 12:24

one of the worst fule pumps i have filled fule in pune has to be the the indian oil pump just before katraj ghat.... the one on the left hand side when you are going towrds satara... & the staff there are crooks

simran · 17th June 2005, 19:35

any comments on the COCO pump that has just opened on the road connecting lullanagar and Bibvewadi?

chetanhanda · 10th July 2005, 11:01

Ive been filling speed from the pump opposite RTO, at the end of the bridge comming from COEP.
I never felt the fuel was bad

RX135 · 28th March 2006, 12:03

Petrol pumps I prefer in Pune:

HP petrol pump near agriculture college on University road. Take left turn from FC road towards University. My first choice. I always fill up HP Power from this pump. Is this one company operated?
BP pump opposite to RTO. (I used to fill up here earlier, but now shifted to HP Power).
2nd Petrol pump (from Kasat side) on Karve road.
HP petrol pump on Karve road (in line of Ranka Jewellers).
Kulkarni Petrol pump (despite the recent scam involving water mixed Petrol).
BP petrol pump on Shastri road. (Recommended by folks at Ashwamegh/Fiat dealer).

sajo · 28th March 2006, 12:32

I use the second petrol pump (from Kasat) for my cars. The on the opposite side of the road for my bike and the Kinetic. But it is very chaotic. The IOC pump on Sinhgad road (near the canal) is also good.
Petrol pumps avoided- the one near Chandani chowk, had a bad experience with the 800 once. Also avoid the Kothrud one (near Shivaji statue) , as I have heard stories about that one. No first hand experience though.

rchimni · 30th March 2006, 13:49

The HP pump on Bund Garden Road near Koergaon park is also good , never use the The BP pump just opposit this pump , have had issues with adulterated fuel..

2L8uLoose · 30th March 2006, 15:20

Try either of the 2 pumps at the start of North Main Road, Koregaon Park, they are both pretty good

moralfibre · 30th March 2006, 21:52

Just an alert to you all DO NOT use the HP pump in Aundh. They are as bad as Chandni Chowk for fuel quality.

11th June 2005, 17:12	#2
Edmund BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany. Posts: 830 Thanked: 163 Times View My Garage	The Bharat Petroleum pump in Wanowrie has good service and i either tank up from there or the BP factory run pump by the RTO at the end of the LeMeridien road.
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11th June 2005, 18:14	#3
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,450 Thanked: 13,967 Times	I stay close to Chandni Chowk but never dare to fill up at the Pump either on the highway or at the chowk itself.. Adya: Both the pumps have the same owner.. I always tank up from Autolines pump which is the first pump on the left hand side after taking a right turn from F.C. Road towards University. They have good service and the attendants make sure that you see the Zero mark. Also add to it a free wash of windshields and Free Air on electronic pumps.. Another option is the BP pump on F.C. Road which also has clean fuel supply but do not have an electronic air pump and I do not trust those needle gauges after I lost a tubeless tyre due to over filled air in it.... Pumps to avoid in Pune are: 1) Chandni chowk HP pump (Both - on the highway as well as Mulshi Road) 2) Indian Oil pump on Karve road. 3) HP pump at Shivaji statue in Kothrud. 4) BP pump on NH-4 close to Warje. 5) Bhapkar petrol pump (BP) 6) HP pump on Pune Satara road close to Dhankawdi 7) BP pump next to Mhasoba gate 8) Indian Oil pump opposite E-Square 9) HP pump at Chaturshringi 10) HP Pump next to Hongkong Lane in Deccan 11) HP Pump (Newly opened) in Aundh Sanewadi Quality of Fuel has been bad and a lot of car owners then blame the service station guys for poor service of their vehicles and failure of critical components like the Fuel pump, etc. I observed recently that majority of the authorised car and bike service stations in Pune have put up notices outside their workshops alerting customers to use higher octane gas in their cars/bikes to avoid damage to their valve mechanisms, etc.... !!!
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17th June 2005, 11:00	#5
camry93 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 102 Thanked: 2 Times	I try to stock up at the Autolines petrol pump. Otherwise the BP pump on Karve road. (But being choosy about a pump is a luxury I can ill afford when my car is on reserve!!!! Just fill up at the nearest available pump!) BTW, stupid question: Does it make a difference if you use 'Speed' once and 'Power' the next time? I mean since the octane rating is the same, it should not matter, correct?
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17th June 2005, 11:51	#6
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	moralfibre, good list that.....I stay close to C-C as well and I never fill up at the 2 you mentioned sicne I have heard bad stuff abt them.....only filled up my sisters 800 on the highway one, but heck nothing ever happens to that car .. My regular one for my bike (and mostly for my car) is the BP pump on Tilak Road near Nehru Stadium/MCA office......else the one in Navi Peth on 80 ft road..
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17th June 2005, 12:24	#8
sanket12 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: satara Posts: 174 Thanked: 6 Times	one of the worst fule pumps i have filled fule in pune has to be the the indian oil pump just before katraj ghat.... the one on the left hand side when you are going towrds satara... & the staff there are crooks
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17th June 2005, 19:35	#9
simran BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 171 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	any comments on the COCO pump that has just opened on the road connecting lullanagar and Bibvewadi?
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10th July 2005, 11:01	#10
chetanhanda BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 887 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	Ive been filling speed from the pump opposite RTO, at the end of the bridge comming from COEP. I never felt the fuel was bad
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28th March 2006, 12:03	#11
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Petrol pumps I prefer in Pune: HP petrol pump near agriculture college on University road. Take left turn from FC road towards University. My first choice. I always fill up HP Power from this pump. Is this one company operated? BP pump opposite to RTO. (I used to fill up here earlier, but now shifted to HP Power). 2nd Petrol pump (from Kasat side) on Karve road. HP petrol pump on Karve road (in line of Ranka Jewellers). Kulkarni Petrol pump (despite the recent scam involving water mixed Petrol). BP petrol pump on Shastri road. (Recommended by folks at Ashwamegh/Fiat dealer).
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28th March 2006, 12:32	#12
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	I use the second petrol pump (from Kasat) for my cars. The on the opposite side of the road for my bike and the Kinetic. But it is very chaotic. The IOC pump on Sinhgad road (near the canal) is also good. Petrol pumps avoided- the one near Chandani chowk, had a bad experience with the 800 once. Also avoid the Kothrud one (near Shivaji statue) , as I have heard stories about that one. No first hand experience though.
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30th March 2006, 13:49	#13
rchimni BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manila Posts: 137 Thanked: Once View My Garage	The HP pump on Bund Garden Road near Koergaon park is also good , never use the The BP pump just opposit this pump , have had issues with adulterated fuel..
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30th March 2006, 15:20	#14
2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 628 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Try either of the 2 pumps at the start of North Main Road, Koregaon Park, they are both pretty good
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30th March 2006, 21:52	#15
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,450 Thanked: 13,967 Times	Just an alert to you all DO NOT use the HP pump in Aundh. They are as bad as Chandni Chowk for fuel quality.
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