Havasu AV gas locations

[PlanB]

Anyone know if Parker airport is still selling AV to the public? I am coming out next week and need 25 gallons (5 gallon cans).

 

[ChrisV]

Yes

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Just be aware they took the giant sign down that stated they sold AV gas. Not sure why but I noticed it wasn't there anymore. Made me wonder if they still would put it in boats.

If ChrisV says yes, go with that. I didn't investigate.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Yes, and the sign is still up at the highway

 

[Tank]

Parker oil off of industrial and Kiowa still sells 100LL a the pump as well. Last time I filled up it was like $7ish a gallon. Mobil on havasu Ave was $10 a gallon. Funny thing is I can get it at Oxnard airport for 6ish a gallon.

 

[hallett21]

Parker oil off of industrial and Kiowa still sells 100LL a the pump as well. Last time I filled up it was like $7ish a gallon. Mobil on havasu Ave was $10 a gallon. Funny thing is I can get it at Oxnard airport for 6ish a gallon. View attachment 1454883

The Mobil used to be 110 octane. Did that change?

I wonder why the Parker Oil location is charging so much now. Used to pay $5-6 a gallon for AV even when 91 was $4-4.50 a gallon.

 

[PlanB]

Parker oil off of industrial and Kiowa still sells 100LL a the pump as well. Last time I filled up it was like $7ish a gallon. Mobil on havasu Ave was $10 a gallon. Funny thing is I can get it at Oxnard airport for 6ish a gallon. View attachment 1454883

I wish I could find a hookup down here in San Diego.

 

[Tank]

The Mobil used to be 110 octane. Did that change?

I wonder why the Parker Oil location is charging so much now. Used to pay $5-6 a gallon for AV even when 91 was $4-4.50 a gallon.

Actually you may be right. Sundance has 110 now that I think of it.

I remember because I was a little nervous running 110. Seems a tad hot. But AJ said 25-30 gallons a side on top of what’s in it is fine. And it was. I run 50/50 100LL and 91. Alternate each fill up.

When they yanked av fuel at Parker oil and they went to 100LL seemed the price went up.

I’d run 100LL / AV / 110 all the time just for the smell!!!
Shit gives me a boner!!! I always loved sitting in the channel in the old days in my little Baja and some bad ass flatty with a HUGE blown Motor or some ganster skater or crazy ass big boat would idle through and you could smell it. Or even better someone runs past you burning it and you get a wiff of that sweet aroma.…fuhhhhhhh

After we get done running the cig and flush it I shut it off and stick my face up the tail pipes!! make my kids do it too. They love it also.

 

[Tank]

I wish I could find a hookup down here in San Diego.

The way I got the hookup at Oxnard is a buddy keeps his plane there and is bros with the fuel guy. You know anyone at one of the small airports around San Diego?

 

[PlanB]

The way I got the hookup at Oxnard is a buddy keeps his plane there and is bros with the fuel guy. You know anyone at one of the small airports around San Diego?

Not anymore unfortunately. I am driving out to Havasu this week to check the house, and I will check Parker Oil. Thanks for the info.

 

[FlyByWire]

Actually you may be right. Sundance has 110 now that I think of it.

When they yanked av fuel and they went to 100LL seemed the price went up.

Unless something changed again, Parker Oil didn’t go back to selling 100LL and they have 110 now at like 10 bucks a gallon.

Unless I can’t read or they moved the pump..

 

[Tank]

Unless something changed again, Parker Oil didn’t go back to selling 100LL and they have 110 now at like 10 bucks a gallon.

Unless I can’t read or they moved the pump..

When’s the last time you checked? In April they switched from AV fuel to 100LL it was right around SCFW because they had nothing for a couple weeks while they switched the tanks out. That’s why I got 110 at Sundance. But then in May ish we were back and in July and filled up with 100LL at Parker oil.

I want to say it’s this pump. And it’s written with a sharpee on the pump. Matter of fact, dude filling up a schiada next to me last time looked at it and was like “instills a lot of confidence huh?” Lol

 

[OC Daytona]

When’s the last time you checked? In April they switched from AV fuel to 100LL it was right around SCFW because they had nothing for a couple weeks while they switched the tanks out. That’s why I got 110 at Sundance. But then in May ish we were back and in July and filled up with 100LL at Parker oil.

I want to say it’s this pump. And it’s written with a sharpee on the pump. Matter of fact, dude filling up a schiada next to me last time looked at it and was like “instills a lot of confidence huh?” Lol View attachment 1454885

So I got the 110 at Sundance Mobil in late October. It's still Sunoco RACE gas and $9.999/gallon. It's been the same price for years.

I also fueled up my other boat at Parker Oil LHC and it is now 100 Octane Unleaded at $8.65/gallon as of late October.
It's no longer 100 LL AvGas, The pump has a Red Sticker on it and it's where Tank shows in the pic above.

That was at end of October........Parker Airport is still selling AvGas to boaters

 

[Tank]

So I got the 110 at Sundance Mobil in late October. It's still Sunoco RACE gas and $9.999/gallon. It's been the same price for years.

I also fueled up my other boat at Parker Oil LHC and it is now 100 Octane Unleaded at $8.65/gallon as of late October.
It's no longer 100 LL AvGas, The pump has a Red Sticker on it and it's where Tank shows in the pic above.

That was at end of October........Parker Airport is still selling AvGas to boaters



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Good info.

Off topic. I just read your quote “somewhere between trying to save money and yolo” truer words have not been spoken!!! The struggle is real

 

[Track Man]

Ran my flattery a couple times and Havasu this fall. I didn’t wanna run for 110 straight so I ran half 110 Sunoco and half 91 non-ethanol. The way I look at it Sunoco has lead in it so I come out with 100 octane low lead. My buddy said it smelled great and my boat ran awesome. Just a little more money to have fun.

 

[PlanB]

Is the 110 ethanol free? I can buy Sunoco race gas in SoCal from the pump, but it has ethanol in it. Don't want any ethanol.

 

[Track Man]

I googled it and it said it was ethanol free. I would say California would be one of the only states that has ethanol in their 110. That’s just nuts.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Is the 110 ethanol free? I can buy Sunoco race gas in SoCal from the pump, but it has ethanol in it. Don't want any ethanol.

The Sunoco 110 has no ethanol but from barrels only at Parker oil In Parker, it has lead

The Sunoco 100 SS that they sell at Parker oil at the pump has 9.5% ethanol And is unleaded

 

[OC Daytona]

I googled it and it said it was ethanol free. I would say California would be one of the only states that has ethanol in their 110. That’s just nuts.

Right?!? It's prolly a requirement in Kommiefornia to be at least 10% ethanol regardless of octane rating. The good news is, anything that requires high octane means you get WAY more SMILES per gallon (Tank's line), than miles per gallon, so you burn thru it fast and it doesn't sit in the tanks. Ethanol is good for octane, but bad for everything else.

I believe the 100 unleaded at Parker Oil is also "ethanol free"

Good luck in your search. Keep the rest of us updated on what you find. Might save somebodies motor(s)

A few of us on here have heard that Teague recommends using octane booster or mixing 100 or 110 octane with 91 in Havasu, as it's usually not meeting the 91 octane advertised at the pump. Just something else to keep in mind.

 

[PlanB]

The Sunoco 110 has no ethanol but from barrels only at Parker oil In Parker, it has lead

The Sunoco 100 SS that they sell at Parker oil at the pump has 9.5% ethanol And is unleaded

Sounds like the place I buy from in SoCal. Anything from the pump has ethanol. You have to buy from the drum or cans to get ethanol free which requires filling out paperwork. Thanks for the info.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Right?!? It's prolly a requirement in Kommiefornia to be at least 10% ethanol regardless of octane rating. The good news is, anything that requires high octane means you get WAY more SMILES per gallon (Tank's line), than miles per gallon, so you burn thru it fast and it doesn't sit in the tanks. Ethanol is good for octane, but bad for everything else.

I believe the 100 unleaded at Parker Oil is also "ethanol free"

Good luck in your search. Keep the rest of us updated on what you find. Might save somebodies motor(s)

A few of us on here have heard that Teague recommends using octane booster or mixing 100 or 110 octane with 91 in Havasu, as it's usually not meeting the 91 octane advertised at the pump. Just something else to keep in mind.

The 100 pump gas at Parker Oil is not ethanal free, it’s Sunoco 100 SS which is 9.5% ethanol. They have 91 unleaded ethanol free.

 

[Desert Whaler]

When I was looking for Non-Ethanol gas for my little honda generator here in HB . . . 'Lowes' has it . . . .

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . . . . for 1 gallon ??????? . . . . . fffuuuuuuuuuuu . . . . .

 

[Track Man]

Does anyone know for sure if the mobile Sundance Sunoco 110 is ethanol, free for sure or not. i asked to go inside but he had no idea. That’s why Google
It but Google doesn’t know I’m buying it at the pump.

 

[OC Daytona]

This is the actual 110 pump at Sundance Mobil. I took this picture. I'm in town for the next few days, I'll cruise by tomorrow and see if it has any info regarding the Ethanol content tomorrow.

 

[J&k beer can]

This is the actual 110 pump at Sundance Mobil. I took this picture. I'm in town for the next few days, I'll cruise by tomorrow and see if it has any info regarding the Ethanol content tomorrow.


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Leaded no ethanol.

 

[Tank]

Someone explain to me why the ethanol is bad. I need a fuckin flow chart to understand 100LL, 100SS, 91 non ethenol, race gas, Avfuel. Fuhhhhh. Anything over 100 I just lump it into one group and mix it 50/50.

 

[Taboma]

Someone explain to me why the ethanol is bad. I need a fuckin flow chart to understand 100LL, 100SS, 91 non ethenol, race gas, Avfuel. Fuhhhhh. Anything over 100 I just lump it into one group and mix it 50/50.

This is an interesting ez-reading article from a Penn State Research Professor " Fuel Ethanol: Hero or Villain ? " that covers most of the pros and cons.

Fuel Ethanol: Hero or Villain?

This article provides the advantages and disadvantages of using fuel ethanol to help give engine owners a balanced view and make the most of their fuel.

extension.psu.edu

 

[Clank123]

Anyone know if Parker airport is still selling AV to the public? I am coming out next week and need 25 gallons (5 gallon cans).

They weren’t selling AV gas as of a month month ago before the Enduro.
Had to bring our own.

 

[Clank123]

I wish I could find a hookup down here in San Diego.

Oceanside Airport will still sell AV gas into 5 gallon jugs.

 

[JFMFG]

Someone explain to me why the ethanol is bad. I need a fuckin flow chart to understand 100LL, 100SS, 91 non ethenol, race gas, Avfuel. Fuhhhhh. Anything over 100 I just lump it into one group and mix it 50/50.

Big Motor Problems. Us peasants don’t need to worry about that shit. On a real note I’ve never understood it either.

 

[NicPaus]

When I was looking for Non-Ethanol gas for my little honda generator here in HB . . . 'Lowes' has it . . . .

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . . . . for 1 gallon ??????? . . . . . fffuuuuuuuuuuu . . . . .

View attachment 1455117

Not sure if I have any non ethanol left from. Parker oil. If not I will be buying 1 of these. I have 3 carbs to change today or tomorrow once done I do not want to put any CA gas in them.

I can take pics in a while of what the ethanol does. Those 2 quads I got the fuel system are destroyed. From the fuel shutoff to carb. Literally turned rock hard. Tried using a drill to get it out. Ended up buying new parts. Fuel lines plugged solid. The shut off valve is solid.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Someone explain to me why the ethanol is bad. I need a fuckin flow chart to understand 100LL, 100SS, 91 non ethenol, race gas, Avfuel. Fuhhhhh. Anything over 100 I just lump it into one group and mix it 50/50.

You forgot E85 race fuel

 

[PlanB]

Someone explain to me why the ethanol is bad. I need a fuckin flow chart to understand 100LL, 100SS, 91 non ethenol, race gas, Avfuel. Fuhhhhh. Anything over 100 I just lump it into one group and mix it 50/50.

Fucks up anything with a carb on it. My Cobra does not get driven much and if I let ethanol sit in it the carb goes to shit. It only has 8k miles on it, but I have replaced the carb once and been through numerous rebuilds. Same with all my equipment I use on my property. If I run non-ethanol I have zero issues. Ethanol also attracts water so I don't like using it in the boat that lives on a lift.

 

[River Dirt 2]

In my case the Conquest turbo boat has a AV gas tune based on boost. Going forward we will add a pump gas tune as well To get by when AV is not available.
My Brummett 21 has the gas tanks built into the boat so they are gel coat inside. The ethanol will eat the tanks up So non ethanol is vital.

Any gas with ethanol has a bad shelf life. Since most of our river stuff sits for 6 months at a time no ethanol is important.

 

[PlanB]

Oceanside Airport will still sell AV gas into 5 gallon jugs.

You sure about that? It's been a while but the last time I went there they refused to sell me fuel. They would not even let me put it into cans let alone bring my boat to the pump. That would be awesome if true because I am only a few miles away.

 

[PlanB]

Leaded no ethanol.

Sunoco 110 in cans shows no ethanol on their website. Is the stuff at the pump the same? If so, I will mix with non-ethanol 91 but the Sunoco I buy at the pump in California is not the same as the stuff that comes in a can or drum.

 

[Tank]

This is an interesting ez-reading article from a Penn State Research Professor " Fuel Ethanol: Hero or Villain ? " that covers most of the pros and cons.

Fuel Ethanol: Hero or Villain?

This article provides the advantages and disadvantages of using fuel ethanol to help give engine owners a balanced view and make the most of their fuel.

extension.psu.edu

That was a good read. I did notice the one benifit of ethanol is it prevents knock and pre detonation - aka motor killers.

 

[Tank]

You sure about that? It's been a while but the last time I went there they refused to sell me fuel. They would not even let me put it into cans let alone bring my boat to the pump. That would be awesome if true because I am only a few miles away.

I’m thinking it’s because you’re a dick Chris.

 

[PlanB]

I’m thinking it’s because you’re a dick Chris.

Could be...

 

[Clank123]

You sure about that? It's been a while but the last time I went there they refused to sell me fuel. They would not even let me put it into cans let alone bring my boat to the pump. That would be awesome if true because I am only a few miles away.

My brother just bought 20 gallons a week ago.
He did put it into fuel jugs though.

 

[PlanB]

My brother just bought 20 gallons a week ago.

I will have to go by there. Did he have to give a N number?

 

[Clank123]

He wouldn’t know what an N number is!
We’ve been getting fuel there for years!
Just pull up with your jugs and cans and act like ya been there before!

 

[Clank123]

Parker AV gas update!
Just went into town for the first time since Wednesday morning.
New sign just popped up!

 

[PlanB]

^^^ Thanks for the info on both. I found out today that Fallbrook airport might also be an option from someone he has bought fuel from there.