Mobil

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked off and the lights dimmed, a soft voice came over the intercom: ‘If you fill up your tank here, don’t forget to check your change.’ No one ever did. One day, an old neighbor pulled in, filled his tank, and heard the message. Smiling, he said aloud, ‘Thanks for reminding me!’ The next morning, everyone found out why—he had left a five-dollar bill stuck inside the nozzle.

2. Late one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Mobil station. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed an old man standing by the gas pump, talking animatedly into thin air. The driver smiled and walked over curiously. The old man waved him off with a smile, still chatting away. ‘Don’t mind me,’ he said cheerfully, ‘just telling my friend Joe that he needs to fill up on premium today.’ The delivery guy shook his head, paid for his own gas, and drove off, leaving the old man happily conversing with nobody in particular.

3. At dawn, when the gas station's neon sign flickered on, a strange message appeared on its digital board: ‘Fill ’er up or risk bad luck today.’ Regulars ignored it for weeks, but soon enough, those who did fill their tanks saw their cars start running smoother than ever. One old neighbor stopped by and asked if he could check his oil too—just in case. After filling up, he drove off with such a silent engine that everyone thought it was electric! Turned out he’d been driving an old clunker for years without realizing how noisy it used to be.

4. At midnight, when the Mobil pump’s neon light glowed eerily, a regular stopped by for gas. ‘Hey,’ he asked the attendant, ‘why does my credit card always say “premium coffee” when I fill up?’ The attendant shrugged and grinned. ‘That’s our secret loyalty program,’ he whispered conspiratorially. ‘Premium coffee for everyone who keeps our tank full!’ The regular nodded knowingly, smiling as he drove off into the night.