Valero

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valero gas station late one night, a delivery driver heard an eerie voice over the intercom: ‘Fill up your tank with our special blend—guaranteed to make your car purr like a kitten.’ Since then, drivers claim their engines run smoother after midnight. One morning, a regular stopped by and asked if they had any magic gasoline left. The attendant smiled and said it was just regular stuff. But as he drove off, he noticed his radio played only soft jazz—even when turned off! Turns out, Valero’s midnight blend wasn’t just for cars.

2. In the early morning fog outside Valero, a delivery driver noticed something odd—an old man in a trench coat was walking towards the pumps, muttering to himself and filling up with gas he didn’t seem to own. As the delivery driver watched curiously, the old man paid for his gas with an ancient credit card that had expired decades ago. With a smile, the attendant waved him off, saying, ‘Welcome back, Mr. Smith!’ The next day, everyone in town knew the story—and the old man became a local legend, stopping by Valero every few weeks to fill up on memories and nostalgia.

3. At Valero gas station during a routine fill-up, a neighbor noticed something peculiar—a strange shadow seemed to dance between the pumps. Curious, the neighbor approached and saw nothing but the reflection of the setting sun on the pump’s glass cover. Just as they turned away, an old delivery driver chuckled, ‘That’s just ol’ Mr. Sun playing hide-and-seek!’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just another day at Valero—where shadows sometimes turn out to be more fun than they seem.

4. At Valero gas station, a little boy pointed excitedly at the pump, whispering to his dad, ‘Look, Daddy, it’s talking!’ The father smiled and gently corrected him, ‘No son, that’s just the sound of air rushing through the hose.’ The boy thought for a moment then said with a twinkle in his eye, ‘Then why does it always say “Welcome to Valero”?’