Add Blue (1 Viewer)

[Middy42]

Evening all, just a quick question is all ADD BLUE the same quality. Thanks Barrie

 

[Bobby22]

Evening all, just a quick question is all ADD BLUE the same quality. Thanks Barrie

Add Blue is a trade name, but it should have a quality standard.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

They have to meet the correct standard to be able to be sold for the purpose, it is only Urea, distilled water mix and sometime a little dye but no all have that. Most garages that deal with trucks sell it for about 65p an in bulk it is less than 35p BUT if you buy a can from Halfrauds you will pay through the nose. buy from busy truck stops in 10 litre cans. I have use one in 5000 miles, got one spare.
DO not buy from Mercedes retail car Garages or you will need a mortgage.

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[WynandJean]

What is it. (For those of us who don't know)

Wyn

 

[MC 55 FUN]

What is it. (For those of us who don't know)

Wyn

http://uk.greenchem-adblue.com/?564/what-is-adblue

 

[Middy42]

Thanks for all replies. Barrie

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[frogijock]

Not having/had a vehicle that had to use Adblue can a vehicle that is set up for Adblue run without it? And if so what if any damage to the engine

 

[Bobby22]

Not having/had a vehicle that had to use Adblue can a vehicle that is set up for Adblue run without it? And if so what if any damage to the engine

Add blue is there to lower harmful emissions.....nox.
If you don't use it it won't harm your engine.......but......modern engines could go into limp mode if it detects raised emissions.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Add blue is there to lower harmful emissions.....nox.
If you don't use it it won't harm your engine.......but......modern engines could go into limp mode if it detects raised emissions.

Float in the reservoir, and it goes to limp mode when the level gets there, mine gives several warnings on the speedo screen pad as the level gets down.

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[Baldeagle7470]

Not having/had a vehicle that had to use Adblue can a vehicle that is set up for Adblue run without it? And if so what if any damage to the engine

Having just bought my first ever car with adblue I was told the reservoir was filled at the pdi,it showed 7,000 kms on the display.
I have done 1500 Kms,and it shows 6,000 Kms left,apparently when it needs filling it gives you plenty of warning on the display but garage said ignore it at your peril,it will stop the engine when empty.
I was also told you should not just top up a little now and again,when in UK I went to aSkoda main dealer and was told I needed the special 1.5 ltr bottle which came with a filler and hose and another 4 ltr bottle as the guy said you shouldn't put less than 4.5 ltr at a time.
On a long trip now so have the reserve handy but have read a lot of stuff about this now and have received different information about use,storage from different sources so just gonna wait and see.

 

[Theonlysue]

I've read it doesn't have a long shelf life.
I buy 10 litre containers from Halfords. Lasts about 3000 miles.

 

[bladerunner]

I'm unsure whether one uses more add blue if driving hard (more emissions, but hotter cat) or gentle.
i.e. would the average motorhome use more or less add blue than the average sprinter delivery van?

I seem to be using 10l every 1200 miles or so, and I drive usually gentle motorway miles at 100kph.

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[Theonlysue]

Seems a lot. Is there anything in your instruction book as to how much you should use?
I have a 17 litre tank, warning on dash when down to a quarter full.

 

[GWAYGWAY]

I'm unsure whether one uses more add blue if driving hard (more emissions, but hotter cat) or gentle.
i.e. would the average motorhome use more or less add blue than the average sprinter delivery van?

I seem to be using 10l every 1200 miles or so, and I drive usually gentle motorway miles at 100kph.

!0 litres for 4000 miles of average running on an ML I. Automatic. plenty left in there at 5400 miles before think about filling again. Needs a check at Mercs, under warranty I hope so get advice from the local van dealership.

 

[Middy42]

I am going to fill mine ML-T 620 up and do a serious test, I don't drive hard so we will see and eventually I will post results on here. Barrie

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[denisejoe]

if you run out just pee in bottle and top up with water

joe