Put gas-line antifreeze, lock de-icer and windshield items on your gas station restock list before the first hard freeze. Start with the items customers asked for last winter, count what remains in your store, and confirm the exact products with sales before submitting your regular wholesale order.

Short answer

Choose a small winter assortment, give it a visible counter location, and check it during each weekly count. Confirm product names, pack sizes and delivery arrangements before ordering.

1. Match your winter list to the catalog

Use these names when checking the catalog or asking sales about your winter order. Keep bottle size and case count separate in your notes, especially when two similar STP names appear on the list. Fuel treatments are optional additions based on your own customer requests.

  • Fuel line: Heet Gas-line Antifreeze & Water Remover (12fl oz); ISO- Heet + Injector Cleaner (12fl oz); STP All Season Water Remover (5.25fl oz) 12ct.
  • Locks: Subzero Lock De-Icer (0.62 fl oz).
  • Windshield: Windshield Squeegee; Windshield Water. Ask sales about washer fluid availability and confirm the label and intended use of Windshield Water before ordering.
  • Optional fuel treatments: STP Fuel Injector & Carburetor Treatment (5.25fl oz) 12ct; STP Fuel Injector Cleaner 12ct; STP High Mileage Fuel Injector & Carburetor (5.25fl oz) 12 pack; Gumout Fuel Injector Cleaner.
  • The assortment changes with inventory, so check the catalog or ask sales for what's on hand.

2. Give the counter a clear winter section

Choose a counter or shelf position where customers can read the labels and staff can check the remaining units. Keep the small lock de-icer package easy to find without crowding the register workspace. Leave each product in its original packaging and follow its storage instructions when choosing the location.

Show the next shift where the winter section is and where its backroom cases belong. Staff should use the package directions for product questions. A name on a reorder sheet is not enough to establish vehicle compatibility, application instructions or a temperature rating.

3. Count before the weather changes your order

Review the winter section before your usual order cutoff. Count shelf units and backroom units together, then check anything already ordered. Write down customer requests you could not fill, including the exact item requested. That gives the next buyer a reason to adjust the order without guessing from an empty shelf.

Use last winter’s sales as a starting point and review the first order after it arrives. Record the units received and the case packs confirmed by sales. If a substitute is offered, compare its name, size and label with your order before accepting it. Revisit quantities as the season develops.

4. Add winter items to your regular wholesale order

Gokul Wholesale Inc. serves approved business accounts. Send sales one list with the winter items, your other store supplies, quantities and delivery or pickup preference. There is one $500 delivery minimum across every category on one truck. Free Itasca pickup has no minimum, so a smaller seasonal order can use pickup.

Same-week delivery covers Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb and Will counties. Call sales to confirm your area and arrange the order before setting your store’s receiving plan. For pickup, the warehouse is at 1141 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL 60143.

Apply online to open an account, then confirm approval before ordering. Call (630) 540-9910 with product questions. The gas-station, general-merchandise and convenience-store pages below cover related ordering needs. Use the seasonal inventory guide and weekly restock checklist to carry this winter list into your normal buying routine.

Your quick checklist

  • Review last winter’s sales and write down this season’s customer requests.
  • Count shelf units, backroom units and confirmed incoming orders together.
  • Check product labels, bottle sizes and case quantities with sales.
  • Choose the winter shelf location and show each shift where backstock belongs.
  • Combine the list with your regular order and confirm delivery or Itasca pickup.

Common questions

When should gas stations stock winter items?
Plan the first winter order before the first hard freeze. Review last winter’s sales, count what remains, and ask sales about ordering arrangements before your regular order cutoff.
What is Heet used for?
Heet Gas-line Antifreeze & Water Remover is identified by its label name as a gas-line antifreeze and water remover. Read the exact package directions before use.
Can I order winter items with my other supplies?
Yes. Approved business accounts can combine winter items with other supplies under one $500 delivery minimum across every category on one truck. Free Itasca pickup has no minimum.
How do I open a wholesale account?
Apply online through the open-account page, or visit Gokul Wholesale Inc. at 1141 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Itasca, IL 60143. Wholesale ordering requires an approved business account. Call (630) 540-9910 for help.

Talk to sales

Talk to our team about your product, quantity, and delivery needs. Message sales on WhatsApp at +1 (630) 540-9910, or browse the catalog to build your order.

Apply for an account

Sources & further reading

Reference information for this guide. Confirm current product specifications and order terms with the supplier.

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