About
A family business based in Western North Carolina for over three generations
E. S. Koon, G. N. (Nick) Koon and Karl Koon
View our Vision & Mission StatementIn 1922, our founder, E. S. Koon, got his oil business start in Asheville, NC as a distributor for Atlantic. In 1930, Gulf Oil Corporation asked him to take over as the distributor for their products and the company moved to our 4 Fairview Road location that we still use today. The company weathered the trying times of the Great Depression and rationing during World War II. Following the war, the founder’s son, G. N. (Nick) Koon, returned from service in the Navy to join his father in the business.
The company prospered following the war, expanding their services to include service stations, tires, batteries, automobile accessories, lubricants and waxes along with the usual gasoline, diesel and heating oils. During the oil embargo and shortages in the early 1970’s, we worked hard to keep our customers in product, applying for allocations and petitioning the Federal Energy Office for emergency supplies.
After graduating college in 1979, Nick’s son Karl joined the company full time. Having grown up in the company working summers and vacations, he had hands-on experience in all phases of the business. Since then, the company has become one of the leading lubricant marketers in Western North Carolina.
In early 2004, Asheville Oil Company acquired Smoky Mountain Petroleum, again expanding our range of services to include propane and HVAC service and installation. As the only fully integrated petroleum supplier in the area, we truly are the one source for all of your petroleum and indoor comfort needs.
In 2021, we acquired Filter Supply after owner Ted Brackett announced his retirement, and moved most of our operations to our new facility at 22 Tribology Drive, off of Brevard Road. We welcome you to visit us in our new location, and hope you like it as much as we do!
Get to know the Asheville Oil family
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Karl Koon
President / Factotum
Responsible for ensuring our company focus remains on serving our customers. Dedicated to putting the necessary people, products and resources in the right place at the right time to exceed customer expectations and ensure the company continues to operate into the next generation. Sets the tone for honesty and integrity in all our business dealings while seeking opportunities for involvement in local and regional boards and commissions to give back to the community and make Western North Carolina a great place to live and work.
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Favorite Recipe: Ramp Wine Sorbet
The palette cleansing sorbet is a required fourth course favorite at my Dinner in Celebration of the Ramp held in the spring of each year at Inadu Lodge.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Ramp Wine (see note)
- 1 ½ cups dry vermouth
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg white (beaten)
Directions
Mix the Ramp Wine, vermouth, water and sugar together in a medium (2-3 quart) pot. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let cool to room temperature then chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Assemble your ice cream maker (I use the Cuisinart model with the bowl that you keep in the freezer) and with the machine running, pour the chilled liquid. When the mixture becomes slushy (about 12-17 minutes), add the beaten egg white (the egg white will turn the sorbet a brighter white and provides a silky mouth feel). Return to the freezer for at least 3 hours to harden before serving.
Makes one quart serves about 16 using small scoops
Note: Ramp Wine is available from Kirkwood Winery, Summersville, WV
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Drew S. Thorp
Vice President
Responsible for the daily functions of Asheville Oil Company and Smoky Mountain Heating & Air to ensure we efficiently and effectively serve our customers.
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Jason Kast
Operations Manager
Manages day to day operations in this ever-changing industry!
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Allyson Cooper
Commercial Account Coordinator
If you need to place an order for industrial lubricants or filters, give Allyson a call!
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Kelly White
Residential Services
Often the first person you'll find on the phone, Kelly's focus is taking care of our residential customers.
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Josh Roland
Sales
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Sara Boucakis
Lead Accountant
Takes care of all the financial aspects for Asheville Oil Company and Smoky Mountain Heating & Air.
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Joyce Conner
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Whenever you need a copy of your invoice or statement of account, need to make a credit card payment or talk to someone about budget payments, give me a call. If you miss a payment, I’ll be giving you a call.
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Favorite Recipe: Creamy Chicken Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 12.5 oz can chicken, drained
- 2, 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
- Pecans, as desired
Directions
Mix soften cream cheese, chicken and dressing until thoroughly mixed. Roll in nuts, if desired. Wrap in saran paper. Refrigerate and let set for 2 or 3 days.
Serve with crackers. Enjoy especially if you have done a good job.
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John Davis
Heating Oil & Motor Fuel Delivery Driver
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Carl Norman
Propane Delivery Driver
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Sam Wallin
Lubricant & DEF Delivery Driver
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Herbie Ingle
Fuel Delivery Driver
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Kay K. Thorp
Inside Sales and Customer Service
For many years, I enjoyed the challenge of finding the specialty lubricant product you were unable to locate. Now, I enjoy retirement with my grandchildren!
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Favorite Recipe: Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
This is an excellent dish to make and keep in the refrigerator for lunch. Keeps for several days.
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta (about 8 oz)
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 2 t sugar
- 1 ¼ t salt
- 1 ½ t rice vinegar
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1 ½ cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 T chopped fresh chives
- 2 T chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Cool completely.
Combine orange juice and the next six ingredients (through rice vinegar) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk to combine. Add pasta, chicken, grapes, celery, chives, and parsley; toss gently to combine.
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Pedro
Security
Guards our bulk facility against snakes, lizards, bees and wild birds.
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Favorite Recipe: Temptations Blissful Catnip Flavor Treats
* 1 LARGE bag of Temptations Blissful Catnip Flavor Treats
Carefully open the sealed bag of Treats. Sprinkle a small handful at a time onto a clean flat service. This snack is great served at any time of the year.
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Joe
Official Greeter
Joe is one unique cat. For over 10 years, he was the first to greet employees and customers to welcome them to Asheville Oil. He will drink out of the water fountain if you’ll turn it on for him. He is working on opening doors using the doorknob but until he masters that, he will rattle the doorknob so you can let him in. He is a cat of few meows but he is the first one to want love from you. Joe has now retired from his greeter duties, and enjoys life at our bulk facility.
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Favorite Recipe: Chicken Dinner in Gravy
* 1 Can of Furina Friskies Chicken Dinner in Gravy
* 1 Clean Plate
* 1 Fork
Open one can of Purina Friskies
Place carefully on a clean plate
Flake pieces apart with a fork
This dish can be served at room temperature or warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Retail Locations
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KD's One Stop
1299 Charlotte Hwy.
Fairview, NC 28730
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KD's One Stop
1299 Charlotte Hwy.
Fairview, NC 28730
[directions]KD’s One Stop is a community convenience store in Fairview, NC located just west of the Fairview Community Center on US Highway 74A.
They provide Gulf gas (with pay-at-the-pump), on and off road diesel fuel and K-1 kerosene. Store features a deli with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. They also offer a full line of snacks and beverages including a beer barn holding your favorite beers at a chilly 27 degrees. Visit their website for more information.
Hours of operation:
Mon to Thu – 6am to 11pm
Fri to Sat – 6am to 12pm
Sun – 7am to 11pm
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Fastrac Food Mart
631 Old Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
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Fastrac Food Mart
631 Old Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
[directions]Fastrac Food Mart is a community store located at the intersection of Old Leicester Highway and NC Highway 20 in the West Buncombe community.
They provide Gulf gas (with pay-at-the-pump), on and off road diesel fuel and K-1 kerosene. The store features a full line of snacks and beverages.
Hours of operation:
Mon to Sat – 6am to 12pm
Sun – 7am to 11pm
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Allen's Gulf & Auto Repair
82 Weaverville Rd.
Woodfin, NC 28804
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Allen's Gulf & Auto Repair
82 Weaverville Rd.
Woodfin, NC 28804
[directions]Allen’s Gulf & Auto Repair is a locally owned community service station located on Weaverville Rd. (US Highway 25) just south of the Newbridge exit of US Highway 19-23 / I-26 in the town of Woodfin.
They provide Gulf gas (with pay-at-the-pump), on road diesel fuel. Services provided include NC State Inspections, oil changes and all types of auto repairs including Jasper engine and transmission exchanges. The location also offers U-Haul truck and trailer rentals.
Hours of operation:
Mon to Fri – 7am to 7pm
Sat – 8am to 7pm
Sun – 10am to 4pm
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Hillbilly's Gulf
3106 US Highway 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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Hillbilly's Gulf
3106 US Highway 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
[directions]HIllybilly GULF is a community convenience store located on US Highway 70 just west of the intersection of Blue Ridge Rd. in the Black Mountain area.
They provide GULF gas (with pay-at-the-pump), on and off road diesel fuel and K-1 kerosene. The store features a full line of snacks and beverages.
Hours of operation:
Mon to Fri – 5am to 11pm
Sat – 6am to 11pm
Sun – 7am to 11pm
Services
Delivering quality products, unexcelled service and competitive prices
Asheville Oil Company has a tradition of serving the residential, commercial and industrial customers in our area with a complete line of quality products and services all at competitive prices.
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Products
Asheville Oil Company is proud the be the only full-line petroleum distributor in Western North Carolina, As a full line distributor, we offer the most complete range of petroleum products and specialties and represent many of the top brands in the market place.
With a diverse slate of products ranging from gasoline and diesel fuels, home heating fuels, lubricants and waxes, we are your one stop source for products that keep you moving on the highways, remaining warm in winter and keeping your equipment operating at peak efficiency. Check out our product listing and see how we can make your life a little easier.
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Tips & Advice
Let’s talk Grease…Does the color really matter?
We get this question fairly often from industrial and commercial grease users. They ask if the color actually makes a difference or more frequently we will get calls looking for a “red, tacky grease.” As described in the video from Mobil below, the color of the grease does not change the performance characteristics and it…