KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Say gas or diesel when you call; many vehicles in these business parks run on diesel.
- A vehicle that stops near the Bridgeport Rd corner should get into a lot entrance if it safely can.
- We bring enough fuel to reach a pump, not a full tank.
- Some diesels need extra cranking after running dry; if one will not restart, a tow is the backup.
- Long warm-up idling in the staff lot burns fuel that a near-empty tank cannot spare.
Where fuel delivery on Number 5 Road usually reaches drivers
Fuel delivery on Number 5 Road usually reaches drivers in one of three places: a staff lot at the start of a shift, a lot entrance near the Bridgeport Rd corner, or the curb on No. 5 Rd after the engine cut out. The first is the easiest, since the vehicle is parked and out of traffic. The last needs the most care. Our Bridgeport fuel delivery page covers running dry on the bridge approaches, and our contact page is where you send the exact spot.
Drivers heading home from the business parks often plan to fill up on the way, then find the gauge lower than they thought once they join the traffic at Bridgeport Rd. Coasting into the nearest business-park driveway is far safer than stopping in the lane. If the car stopped because of something other than fuel, our car towing on Number 5 Road and our Bridgeport Road breakdown guide cover the next steps.
| Where you stopped | What to tell us | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| Staff lot or visitor stall | Business name and unit | Fuel added where it sits |
| Lot entrance off No. 5 Rd | Which building, which side | Fuel added once clear of traffic |
| Curb lane on No. 5 Rd | Direction and nearest driveway | Short move first if the lane is busy |
| Near the Bridgeport Rd corner | Which corner and direction | Police or a move may come first |
Fuel delivery on Number 5 Road for diesel vans and work trucks
Fuel delivery on Number 5 Road often means diesel, because many vans, pickups and small trucks in these light-industrial blocks run on it. Tell us clearly which fuel the vehicle takes, and check the label inside the fuel door if you are not sure. Putting the wrong fuel in can damage an engine, and we will not guess. Our Bridgeport fuel delivery page and our light duty towing on Number 5 Road cover what happens if a vehicle cannot be fuelled where it sits.
Some diesel engines need extra cranking or priming after running completely dry, because air gets into the fuel lines. If the engine will not restart after fuel is added, do not keep cranking until the battery dies. A battery boost on Number 5 Road may help if the battery is already weak, and flatbed towing on Number 5 Road takes the van to your fleet shop if it still will not start.
Fuel delivery on Number 5 Road when the car stops in a live lane
If the vehicle stops in a live lane on No. 5 Rd or near Bridgeport Rd, fuel delivery on Number 5 Road comes second to getting it out of traffic. Turn on the hazards, and if the car still rolls, steer it into the nearest driveway or lot entrance. If it cannot move, stay buckled in or wait well away from the lane. Our Hwy 99 breakdown checklist explains how to wait safely, and our 24 hour roadside assistance on Number 5 Road covers night calls.
Once our truck stops behind you with its lights flashing, other drivers have to give it room. The BC government's Slow Down, Move Over rules require drivers to slow to 40 km/h in zones under 80 km/h when passing a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, including tow trucks. Even so, on a busy stretch we may move the vehicle a short way into a lot before adding fuel. Our slow down, move over article and our tow truck wait time guide explain more.
- Hazard lights on as soon as the engine sputters.
- Steer into a driveway if the car still rolls.
- Leave the car only on the side away from traffic.
- Tell us the direction you were heading.
How much fuel comes with fuel delivery on Number 5 Road
Fuel delivery on Number 5 Road brings enough gas or diesel to get the vehicle to a pump, not a full tank. That is plenty to reach a station nearby, where you can fill up properly. The price is confirmed on the phone before the driver sets out, and our hidden towing fees guide and our tow truck cost guide explain the questions worth asking.
Once the engine is running, drive to the pump rather than sitting in the lot to warm up. Natural Resources Canada's fuel-efficient driving tips say an average 3-litre engine burns about 300 mL of fuel for every 10 minutes of idling, and advise turning the engine off when stopped for more than 60 seconds, except in traffic. On a few litres of delivered fuel, that idling adds up. Our roadside hub and our about us page have more on how we help.
Avoiding the next fuel delivery on Number 5 Road call
The simplest way to avoid another fuel delivery call on Number 5 Road is to fill up on the way in, not on the way home. After a long shift it is easy to forget the gauge, and the traffic around the Bridgeport Rd corner and the Knight Street interchange can be slow at the end of the workday. Our Knight Street Bridge breakdown guide and our Oak Street Bridge breakdown guide explain why a low tank is risky on those approaches.
Fleet managers can help by setting a refuelling rule for shared vans, such as never parking one overnight below a quarter tank. Drivers of electric vehicles cannot use fuel delivery at all, so a car with no charge needs a truck instead, as our Tesla towing on Number 5 Road page explains. For longer trips, our long distance hauling on Number 5 Road moves vehicles that should not be driven.
- Fill up at the start of the shift.
- Check the gauge before a long warm-up idle.
- Set a minimum fuel level for shared work vans.
Fuel Delivery on Number 5 Road: questions drivers ask
Do you bring diesel as well as gas?
Yes. Tell us which fuel the vehicle takes when you call, and check the fuel door label if you are not sure.
Can you fill the whole tank?
No. We bring enough to reach a pump, where you can fill up properly.
What if the car still will not start after fuel is added?
Some engines need extra cranking after running dry. If it still will not start, we can boost the battery or tow the vehicle to a shop you choose.
How much does fuel delivery on Number 5 Road cost?
We confirm the price on the phone before the driver sets out, so you know the cost first.