Looking for a Sinclair gas station near you? The map below finds nearby Sinclair stations, the century-old Western brand with the friendly green dinosaur on the sign, Top Tier DINOCARE fuel, and the DINOPAY app. Below the map you will find where Sinclair operates, the story behind that dinosaur, whether the gas is Top Tier, and how DINOPAY and DINO Days save you money at the pump.
Sinclair stations near your current location, tap a pin for hours and directions.
Where Sinclair Stations Are
Sinclair runs more than 1,800 branded and licensed stations spread across about 31 states, with its strength out West and through the Mountain and Plains states. California actually has the most locations, and cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Kansas City are dense with them, but you will spot the green dinosaur across Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and the wider region too. It is a heartland-and-West brand rather than a coast-to-coast one. Tap a pin on the map above to pull up a nearby Sinclair and its hours.
The Sinclair Dinosaur
No gas brand is tied to a mascot quite like Sinclair. The green Brontosaurus, nicknamed DINO, first appeared in Sinclair advertising back in the 1930s, playing on the then-popular notion that crude oil came from the remains of ancient dinosaurs. The character stuck so completely that it is now one of the most recognized logos in American fuel, beloved enough to sell toys and appear at kids’ events. When the company merged in 2022, the new parent even took the stock ticker DINO. That dinosaur is a big part of why a Sinclair stop feels a little more memorable than the average fill-up.
Is Sinclair Gas Top Tier?
Yes. Sinclair sells TOP TIER gasoline under its DINOCARE name, so the fuel carries the higher detergent level that automakers recommend, above the EPA minimum, in every grade. That keeps fuel injectors and intake valves cleaner over the miles, putting Sinclair in the same quality bracket as the big national brands. If your owner’s manual asks for Top Tier fuel, Sinclair qualifies.
DINOPAY and DINO Days
Sinclair’s savings run through DINOPAY, an app-based mobile payment that lets you pay for fuel and in-store items from your phone, track receipts, apply fuel discounts, and find the nearest station. On top of that, Sinclair runs DINO Days, limited-time promotions where members save a chunk per gallon, sometimes up to 30 cents off the premium grade of DINOCARE. Setting up the app is the easiest way to grab those discounts at participating stations. If you would rather just chase the lowest sticker price at any brand, our cheapest gas near you guide can point the way.
Sinclair’s History
Sinclair is one of the oldest continuously running names in American fuel. Harry F. Sinclair founded the company on May 1, 1916, and it grew into a coast-to-coast oil giant over the following century, with the dinosaur riding along the whole way. In 2022 Sinclair Oil combined with HollyFrontier to form HF Sinclair, pairing the well-known retail brand with major refining operations. The stations kept the Sinclair name and dinosaur, so the century-old identity carried right through the merger. Many Sinclair stations also sell diesel for drivers who need it.
Sinclair FAQ
Where is the nearest Sinclair gas station?
Use the map at the top of this page. Sinclair is concentrated in the West, Mountain, and Plains states, so the closest one depends on your region.
Is Sinclair gas Top Tier?
Yes. Sinclair’s DINOCARE gasoline is TOP TIER certified, exceeding the EPA’s minimum detergent level in every grade.
Why does Sinclair have a dinosaur?
The green Brontosaurus, DINO, dates to 1930s advertising built on the idea that oil came from ancient dinosaurs. It became one of the most recognizable logos in fuel, and the company’s stock ticker is even DINO.
What is DINOPAY?
DINOPAY is Sinclair’s app-based mobile payment that lets you pay at the pump or in-store, track receipts, use fuel discounts, and locate nearby Sinclair stations.
Who owns Sinclair now?
Sinclair Oil merged with HollyFrontier in 2022 to become HF Sinclair, but the stations kept the Sinclair name and dinosaur.
Last updated: July 2026