Does my car need AdBlue and can I add it myself? If you are driving a newer diesel vehicle, then the chances are you do need AdBlue. Most models produced in the US after 2015 make AdBlue is a chemical – made from purified and demineralised water and urea – that helps reduce the harmful emissions produced by diesel engines. If you drive a petrol-powered car, you won’t need to worry about it. Car manufacturers are using AdBlue to keep on top of ever tightening emissions targets. The most recent regulations are Euro 6 It reduces the nitrogen’s quantity, and vehicle owners who rely on this method don’t need AdBlue. AdBlue is a registered trademark by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA). VDA ensures that the standards of the same are met. AdBlue is not injected into the engine, unlike diesel and petrol, instead put inside the exhaust of AdBlue works on a metered system pre-set by your vehicle’s manufacturer, so you don’t need to know much more than when and how to fill it up. Your handbook will explain that in detail. What happens if my vehicle runs out of AdBlue? Your vehicle will show a series of warning messages on the dashboard to alert you that the level of AdBlue is running low. This usually appears when the remaining range is around 1,500 miles , giving you plenty of time to refill your vehicle with AdBlue. . If the NOx sensor goes on the blink, the car’s SCR system doesn’t know how much AdBlue to inject into the exhaust system. Rather than not injecting enough and possibly causing polluting exhaust gases to be emitted, it’s likely to inject more than the car needs. As a consequence, the car’s AdBlue might run low quicker than it normally does. Jan 13, 2015. #13. I'm also about to do my first AdBlue fill. I'm at 8500 miles as of yesterday and the computer is telling me 550 miles until engine doesn't start. Dealer had said that AdBlue would last until the first oil change; that's not 'till 10,000 miles, so looks like AdBlue is lasting around 9,000 miles (although it's unknown if the Does every diesel need AdBlue? AdBlue should only be used in diesel cars fitted with an SCR system, so if in doubt, consult the vehicle handbook. As a rule of thumb, the more recently the diesel car was built, the more likely it is to use AdBlue, as the Euro 6 regulations were introduced in 2014. On this note can CR owners share their experience re AdBlue consumption. I would think it is around half the tank or so for every 15000kms ie 12 - 18 litres depending upon driving style. Market cost is about $50 for 25 litres, don't know what dealerships charge. Tank size in the CR is 24 litres. DEF, also known as AdBlue or Blue DEF, is an elixir that’s necessary to make sure that what exits a diesel vehicle’s tailpipe is as sweet as an Alpine breeze. Those who turn a DEF ear face

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