Chevron

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Chevron station in downtown Portland, locals started noticing something peculiar one foggy morning. A regular asked aloud, ‘Why does the gas pump always seem to whisper my name?’ A delivery driver overheard and decided to test it himself. As he approached the pump, he heard a soft voice say, ‘Fill me up, big guy!’ Turns out, it was just an old radio left on inside the booth. The locals now joke that Chevron’s pumps are the only ones with personality—and a healthy sense of humor.

2. At Chevron gas station in sunny Los Angeles, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the pump handle one humid afternoon. "Your tank may be full of surprises today," read the mysterious note. Curious, he wiped away some condensation and found another note beneath: ‘Fill her up with mystery—enjoy your drive!’ As he drove off, his neighbors waved from across the street, reading yet another note stuck to their own car’s window: “Happy motoring—don’t forget to tip your waitress!”

3. At Chevron gas station in Chicago, an unusual announcement came over the intercom one quiet night: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, if you see a unicorn filling up next to you, it’s probably just our new self-service pump.’ A few minutes later, a delivery driver looked over and asked curiously, 'Is that really a unicorn?' A nearby neighbor chimed in with a smile, 'No, it's just our friendly gas station mascot, Mr. Rainbow Hooves!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another quirky Chevron moment.

4. At Chevron gas station in Boston, a delivery driver once asked curiously: ‘Why does the pump say “Premium” when it’s clearly Regular gasoline?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘It’s because our Premium is so good, even Regular needs to brag!’ The delivery driver laughed heartily, realizing he’d been had, but everyone around knew it was just another fun Chevron story.