As Diesel-powered vehicles continue to control a large part of the automobile and fleet industry, it comes as no surprise that certain features are always spoken about regarding the product, i.e. AdBlue®. Certain features that come with using a diesel-powered engine include a reduction in toxic emissions, making your business automatically more eco-friendly. Another feature of diesel-powered vehicles that works alongside to reduce emissions in AdBlue®. Read on to find out about the dos and don’ts of AdBlue®.
What is it?
AdBlue® is the business name for a type of diesel exhaust fluid. It’s a combination of urea and deionised water that’s saved in a separate tank from the vehicle’s fuel. When the car’s engine is in operation, small volumes of AdBlue® are gushed onto the exhaust gas produced, turning the NOx into nitrogen and water.
Dos and Don’ts
The Dos:
- Ensure that you are only using AdBlue® from AdBlue® licensees enrolled by VDA.
- Be on the lookout for the AdBlue® trademark on display at gas stations and on airtight AdBlue® containers.
- You must safeguard your product by reducing the risk of contamination from fuel, oil, water, dust, dirt, metals, and detergent by using preserved apparatus.
- ONLY use dedicated AdBlue® equipment for storage and dispensing
- Make sure that you are reading the storage instruction carefully and storing below 30ºC to maintain a shelf life of 1 year+.
- Store the AdBlue® above -11ºC in order to keep the product in liquid form.
The Don’ts:
- Never use AdBlue® from non-VDA registered suppliers.
- If a product uses the term “Urea solution” or something similar, then you should avoid it, as this normally means that you aren’t using the proper solution.
- If the product you are using doesn’t specifically mention AdBlue® on the container, it’s an inferior product – and not one which you want to put in your vehicle.
- AdBlue® is not a diesel additive – so don’t use it as one.
- If the product has spilt into your fuel tank, do not start the vehicle, and instead, seek help from a professional who can remove it.
- AdBlue® should always be used in your diesel vehicle – do not avoid using it.
- DON’T use fuel or lubricant equipment or any other jugs, buckets, funnels or non-dedicated equipment to dispense your AdBlue®.
- DON’T replenish used AdBlue® containers such as IBCs and drums.
- DON’T neglect the storing instructions and ensure that the product is never in direct sunlight.
Contact OilMaxx Today
Through our sister company, Oilfast – OilMaxx are able to produce and supply our very own AdBlue® under license from their head office, based in Motherwell. Thus, we are able to offer a high-quality product at extremely competitive prices.
Contact us today to find out more about the dos and don’ts of AdBlue®