Putting up one's hand for being a pillock

philjudo · 8th August 2013, 22:16

Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard. I have to add that she now says that she almost agrees with the last part, She points out that it should read an expensive retard.

coolcat · 8th August 2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by philjudo

Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard.

Oops!

I think we've all done that or very nearly done it

Very easy to do especially if your mind is elsewhere .
At least no lasting damage was done except to your pocket!

Villa Villan · 8th August 2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by philjudo

Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard.

If it helps SWMBO thinks I am one all the time regarding the ZTT.

Sorry to hear that you have had a bad day fella.

Cheers
Tony

Mark2000cc · 8th August 2013, 22:37

Had to laugh at the way you worded your post, obviously not laughing at your situation, like has been said at least no lasting damage to the car.

Tin Tent · 8th August 2013, 22:50

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Originally Posted by philjudo

Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard.

Done it myself and have only driven diesels for 25yrs. glad you noticed before driving.

sikelsh · 9th August 2013, 05:29

The MD at work recently did this in his Merc, decided to drive it, £2300 later its back on the road!

pinebob · 9th August 2013, 07:47

it is easy done but for the sake of a couple of £ you can get a little gadget that fits inside the flap and reminds you every time you open it,!!DIESEL THIS CAR IS DIESEL !! had mine on 2yrs and apart from a couple of mishaps ie.shouting diesel when flap not opened,apparently works on light entering the gadget so if a bit of light gets through flap it can trigger it but all in all a nice cheap little gadget that works pretty well and could save you a lot of money.

grandy · 9th August 2013, 08:10

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Originally Posted by philjudo

Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard. I have to add that she now says that she almost agrees with the last part, She points out that it should read an expensive retard.

Phil, am so sorry to hear this you of all people with that beautiful car, I have never done this touch wood, as always always check the pump I am on, I expect you will now,----GARY.

smallheathlad · 9th August 2013, 08:16

Is it a 'Shell' thing. ..... I did the same last week at my local Shell station in Birmingham to a works car filled it early in the morning thinking about all the things I had to do that day etc. Paid Drove off mile down the road engine stops ...... Then I worked out what I had done!!!!! Tow truck collected car, No lasting damage done.

Nige B · 9th August 2013, 08:16

Did it a vectra...7 mile up motorway and bluurrrr.... rac out checking everything ..me ther saying I know its not run out as I have just put £20 worth in...undid a pipe and says" yes I can smell petrol , but this car is diesel "...doh!! in a way i was pleased that it wasnt the fuel pump failure that i had on mondeo ..just felt a noodle for the mistake in the 1st place...not done it since ..touching wood...

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philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	Putting up one's hand for being a pillock Tank almost empty, pulled into a Shell station and had got to £58 before looking at the green nozzle in my hand which should have been a black diesel one. Along comes a company called fuel drop at a cost of £180 to drain the tank plus I then filled with £94 of Ultimate diesel. A ****** expensive day and a stupid thing to do. I have nothing else that I drive or own that is petrol. Brittania recovery said they would have to call the same company but I am since told that the AA have a wrong fuel service which I don't want to find out about. The wife is looking at me in a different light, She now see's me as somewhat of a retard. I have to add that she now says that she almost agrees with the last part, She points out that it should read an expensive retard. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Dragrad; 8th August 2013 at 23:14.. Reason: Contravention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2

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Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Had to laugh at the way you worded your post, obviously not laughing at your situation, like has been said at least no lasting damage to the car. __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

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sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	The MD at work recently did this in his Merc, decided to drive it, £2300 later its back on the road! __________________ Si Kelsh

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Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	.. Did it a vectra...7 mile up motorway and bluurrrr.... rac out checking everything ..me ther saying I know its not run out as I have just put £20 worth in...undid a pipe and says" yes I can smell petrol , but this car is diesel "...doh!! in a way i was pleased that it wasnt the fuel pump failure that i had on mondeo ..just felt a noodle for the mistake in the 1st place...not done it since ..touching wood... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

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pinebob Posted a thing or two rover75 cdt Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ALFORD lincolnshire Posts: 1,216 Thanks: 107 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts	it is easy done but for the sake of a couple of £ you can get a little gadget that fits inside the flap and reminds you every time you open it,!!DIESEL THIS CAR IS DIESEL !! had mine on 2yrs and apart from a couple of mishaps ie.shouting diesel when flap not opened,apparently works on light entering the gadget so if a bit of light gets through flap it can trigger it but all in all a nice cheap little gadget that works pretty well and could save you a lot of money.

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smallheathlad Loves to post No more aRover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Widnes Posts: 252 Thanks: 81 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Is it a 'Shell' thing. ..... I did the same last week at my local Shell station in Birmingham to a works car filled it early in the morning thinking about all the things I had to do that day etc. Paid Drove off mile down the road engine stops ...... Then I worked out what I had done!!!!! Tow truck collected car, No lasting damage done.