Servo pumped about new look

BUSINESSWEEK

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 2018 THE Caltex service station at Portsmith has reopened after a temporary closure and now has the emission control product Adblue on tap.

Two weeks ago, the fuel distribution centre closed its doors to facilitate the erection of a new canopy that covers driveway fuel pumps.

Caltex IT manager Ryan Oliver described the old canopy as being slightly run-down and it had not been replaced since the fuel stop was first built.

Mr Oliver said the new canopy had not escaped the eye of regular customers.

“The regulars he said.

“They have been complementary, as it was a bit of an eyesore.”

The Draper St servo is operated by Tropic Petroleum, which is the authorised distributor for Caltex fuels and lubricants in North Queensland.

While the canopy refit went ahead, the business also installed an Adblue bowser.

The introduction of Adblue tanks on new diesel trucks is designed to reduce emissions by injecting deionised water have noticed,” STATION MAKEOVER: Console operator Nikita Cole and operations manager Bobby Schafer at the newly reopened Caltex petrol station at Portsmith. and automotive grade urea into cylinders with diesel.

An engine fitted with Adblue tanks will run when the product runs out, but a failsafe system means the truck will not start until the Adblue tank has been filled.

Tropic’s Andrew Peters said the fit-out of the Adblue bowser was a real plus for the business, as all new trucks coming from Europe had Adblue functionality At the reopening last week, the Draper St servo began offering up to 25 per cent discounts on all oil and lubricants.

Mr Ryan said the servo was a popular fuel stop for truckies and diesel sales mad up a large proportion of all fuel sales.

Deals on Caltex oils are on offer while stocks last and must be paid for on day of purchase. installed when imported.