The location of this service station is convenient, but its actual usability leaves a lot to be desired. I've used a few different pumps at Patriot and at each one I've used, the gas pump nozzle shuts off after about 3 seconds regardless of whether or not the tank is full. I had to restart the nozzle about 15 times, and I gave up after I was able to obtain a mere 2 gallons of gas. I would be more understanding if this was an issue with one pump, but the fact that this happens at more than one pump is concerning and annoying. To boot, the machines I've visited are not stocked with paper and do not give receipts.
This is some of the cheapest gas in town, so if you can contend with these inconveniences, go for it. It's honestly a little sketchy at night, since the perimeters are a little dark and I've seen people cross over from the field by the 101. You never really know who's out there until they are basically next to you. I'll only pump gas here if I absolutely need to. At least the employees have always been friendly to me.
I wish I could report better news but this is the reality of this place. The location is great in terms of general convenience, I just wish the owners would take the time to fix the pumps and make sure they are prepared to print out receipts for customers. Maybe then I could pump my gas and leave without spending 10 minutes here and leaving with less than 1/4 of a tank. read more