Adding DEF
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Mein Sprinter
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Great mileage....
You could probably stretch the miles IF you never idle unnecessarily; drive no more than 65mph; use your shifting from 7>6>5>4....; get a ScanGauge II, etc.
cheers...
Twinjayhawks
We have 3 sets of twins
Is there a certain fluid to use or that is required?
sailquik
Well-known member
Twinjayhawks,
The DEF Fluid meets the following Specs:
ISO 22241-1:2005
and
DIN 70070:2005
Here's the MSDS:
http://www.terracairdef.com/MSDS_Technical
I just put 2.5 gallons in my 2014.
I paid $13.99 @ Casey's General Store.
This place has it for $7.99 for the 2.5 gal kit.
http://www.ruralking.com/terracair-diesel-exhaust-fluid-2-5-gallons.html
This is a great kit....no spill, easier to handle than the 2.5 gallon Peak Blue DEF in a box.
Comes with a nice spout.
There's a spout on each DEF Kit..... the trick is to find it.
Hint...it's UNDER the label on the back of the container.
Hope this helps,
Roger
The DEF Fluid meets the following Specs:
ISO 22241-1:2005
and
DIN 70070:2005
Here's the MSDS:
http://www.terracairdef.com/MSDS_Technical
I just put 2.5 gallons in my 2014.
I paid $13.99 @ Casey's General Store.
This place has it for $7.99 for the 2.5 gal kit.
http://www.ruralking.com/terracair-diesel-exhaust-fluid-2-5-gallons.html
This is a great kit....no spill, easier to handle than the 2.5 gallon Peak Blue DEF in a box.
Comes with a nice spout.
There's a spout on each DEF Kit..... the trick is to find it.
Hint...it's UNDER the label on the back of the container.
Hope this helps,
Roger
wildimaginations
Wild Imaginations
The shipping costs more than the product itself.
I think it was 3 bucks a gallon at the truck stop pump... hope it was the right stuff
I think it was 3 bucks a gallon at the truck stop pump... hope it was the right stuff... I just filled it until it started to overflow slightly... is there a fill line?
Mein Sprinter
Known member
No, there's no fill line; fill to the brim but do generously wash with water the DEF overflow that trickled down the pipe and onto the cars parts. It's corrosive.
cheers...
sailquik
Well-known member
Karl2014,
There's no "fill line" for the tube leading to the DEF tank.
Probably not a good idea to overfill it as DEF is very corrosive and any spills need to be thoroughly flushed with
water right away if on painted metal.
$3.00/gal for 2.5 gal. = $7.50 so the product from TerraCair in the 2.5 gallon jug (with nice spout) from ruralking.com is
pretty reasonably priced.
From Casey's General Store....for $13.99....not such a good deal, but much better than some are paying at the dealers.
Since the DEF fluid has a shelf life, probably best to buy some when the DEF warning first comes on and put in just 2.5 gallons.
That has been pretty easy to do....Walmart has the PEAK Blue DEF in 2.5 gal. containers (in a cardboard carton) for ~$13.00.
Sounds like buying it at the pump in a well equipped truck stop may get the best price.
As far as "was it the right stuff" any business that's selling fuel and fluids to the trucking industry would be in big trouble if their
DEF fluid did not meet the ISO 22241-1 specification.
Trucking companies have good lawyers and sub standard fuels or fluids that damage expensive diesel trucks is simply not tolerated.
Hope this helps,
Roger
There's no "fill line" for the tube leading to the DEF tank.
Probably not a good idea to overfill it as DEF is very corrosive and any spills need to be thoroughly flushed with
water right away if on painted metal.
$3.00/gal for 2.5 gal. = $7.50 so the product from TerraCair in the 2.5 gallon jug (with nice spout) from ruralking.com is
pretty reasonably priced.
From Casey's General Store....for $13.99....not such a good deal, but much better than some are paying at the dealers.
Since the DEF fluid has a shelf life, probably best to buy some when the DEF warning first comes on and put in just 2.5 gallons.
That has been pretty easy to do....Walmart has the PEAK Blue DEF in 2.5 gal. containers (in a cardboard carton) for ~$13.00.
Sounds like buying it at the pump in a well equipped truck stop may get the best price.
As far as "was it the right stuff" any business that's selling fuel and fluids to the trucking industry would be in big trouble if their
DEF fluid did not meet the ISO 22241-1 specification.
Trucking companies have good lawyers and sub standard fuels or fluids that damage expensive diesel trucks is simply not tolerated.
Hope this helps,
Roger
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Sprinterpuertorico
New member
is there a difference between mb's add blue and the generic def? besides price? I cant find the add blue for less than 14$ per gallon
pfflyer
Well-known member
Pee is pee as long as it is approved. All that I have found has the MB approval #. In case you didn't know def fluid is purified water and urea or pee. One bottle I bought said high quality animal urea. Amazon link below says automotive grade urea.
http://www.amazon.com/BlueDEF-DEF00...UTF8&qid=1403303404&sr=1-1&keywords=def+fluid
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sailquik
Well-known member
Actually it's synthetic urea (made in a laboratory) not any sort of urine.
Here's some info from the Brenntag UltraPure Diesel Exhaust Fluid site:
What is Urea
DEF Quick FAQ's
Q: What is urea?
A: Urea is the active ingredient of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Urea is created from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide when subjected to high heat and pressure and can be produced as a liquid or solid. Synthetic urea is used mainly in fertilizers but is used in plastics, animal feed, cleaning agents, and pharmaceutical applications.
Hope this helps,
Roger
Here's some info from the Brenntag UltraPure Diesel Exhaust Fluid site:
What is Urea
DEF Quick FAQ's
Q: What is urea?
A: Urea is the active ingredient of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Urea is created from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide when subjected to high heat and pressure and can be produced as a liquid or solid. Synthetic urea is used mainly in fertilizers but is used in plastics, animal feed, cleaning agents, and pharmaceutical applications.
Hope this helps,
Roger
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Old Crows
Calypso 2014 View Profile
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_exhaust_fluid
The bottom line: First, if it says it meets ISO 22241-1 you are good to to go. Second, look for the least expensive purchase price. Third, buy fresh.. like your milk, eggs, veggies. Last, buy only what you need.....
The bottom line: First, if it says it meets ISO 22241-1 you are good to to go. Second, look for the least expensive purchase price. Third, buy fresh.. like your milk, eggs, veggies. Last, buy only what you need.....
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OrioN
2008 2500 170" EXT
I guess I need to pour out those 50 gal. drums of pee I've been saving/hording for my next new model...
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avanti
2022 Ford Transit 3500
Save it. After the zombie apocalypse you will need it to make gunpowder:
I guess I need to pour out those 50 gal. drums of pee I've been saving/hording for my next new model...
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http://www.wisegeek.org/can-you-really-make-gunpowder-from-urine.htm
OrioN
2008 2500 170" EXT
A recent post I felt worth repeating. It gives some practical information for DEF storage.
Thanks goes to Peter.
Added:
Apparently experience is showing that it is best to keep the DEF system topped up. http://www.sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48399
Thanks goes to Peter.
vic
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Edit:Another reason to not carry DEF. It is very corrosive to brass and copper electrical components. You really don't want a spill finding its way into your electrics.
vic
Added: Others in the thread feel the spill proof containers are fine. Probably true as long as they are properly secured.
Apparently experience is showing that it is best to keep the DEF system topped up. http://www.sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48399
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