Philips 66

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Philips 66, every morning begins with a routine check of the pumps. But one day, a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his dad, ‘Why does that gas pump look like it’s smiling?’ The father smiled and explained, 'Son, it's just an old gas pump.' Then, out of nowhere, an elderly delivery driver chimed in, 'Ah, but I swear I've seen that pump wink at me!' Everyone laughed, including the little boy who, now convinced, looked at the pump with newfound admiration. The daily ritual continued, with Philips 66 still occasionally catching customers' eyes—some serious, others curious, but always with a hint of fun.

2. At Philips 66, every morning begins with a routine check of the pumps. But one day, an old man exclaimed, 'I swear, that gas tank has eyes!' The attendant looked puzzled until he noticed the reflection of the sun on the polished metal. However, no sooner had they laughed than the pumps started whispering... Suddenly, the voice became clearer: 'Fill her up, sonny!' Everyone burst out laughing—until they saw the old pickup truck pulling in behind them, its owner waving cheerfully. Turns out it was just an enthusiastic neighbor who thought Philips 66 needed some extra pep.

3. At Philips 66, every morning begins with a routine check of the pumps. But one foggy dawn, an old trucker insisted he saw a ghostly figure filling up a car that wasn’t there. The attendant shrugged and said, ‘Must be seeing things,’ but as he turned around, he noticed a mischievous delivery driver waving from behind the counter. The old trucker laughed and shook his head, muttering, ‘You kids these days, always pulling pranks.’

4. At Philips 66, every morning begins with a routine check of the pumps. But one day, an eager delivery driver mistook the gas nozzle for a fire hydrant and started hosing down the entire forecourt. Startled by the sudden deluge, customers scrambled inside, laughing and pointing fingers at each other. The delivery driver sheepishly apologized, explaining he was new on the route. A regular quickly offered his umbrella, saying, ‘Don’t worry, Philips 66 always dries out eventually.’