When the AdBlue level starts to become low, a symbol illuminates in the driver display and the Refill AdBlue well in advance No restart after %1 %2 message is shown. Do not overfill the tank. Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press on the rear of the flap.
You’ll see a dashboard warning light when you have around 1,500 miles of fluid left in your tank. This gives you enough time to get your car to a motorway service station pump or garage or buy a container and fill it up yourself.
In general, you can expect consumption to be between 4% to 8% of the diesel consumption. In other words, you will use about 6 litres of AdBlue for every 100 litres of diesel. Therefore you will be filling your AdBlue tank less frequently than your tank for diesel.
Can you overfill a car with AdBlue? – Related Questions
How much AdBlue should I add?
AdBlue consumption is usually from 3 to 6% of the amount of diesel your car consumes. If your car does 50mpg, it’s using 4.55 litres of fuel every 50 miles. If it’s drinking AdBlue at a rate of 3% of diesel consumption, that’s just 0.14 litres of AdBlue every 50 miles.
What happens if I put a small amount of AdBlue in my diesel tank?
What happens if I put AdBlue in the diesel tank? Putting it directly into your fuel tank could cause expensive damage to your fuel tank, pump and injection system. If you start the engine it’s likely to be an expensive write-off, so don’t touch the ignition.
How much AdBlue do you use per litre of diesel?
In general, expect a consumption of AdBlue of between 4% to 6% of the diesel consumption. In other words, you will use about 5 litres of AdBlue for every 100 litres of diesel, or about 1.5 litres of AdBlue for every 100 km on the road.
How much AdBlue Does a diesel car use?
According to GreenChem, a typical mid-sized diesel car will travel 1,000km (620 miles or so) on a single litre of AdBlue. Most AdBlue tanks hold around 10 litres or more, so you may find it won’t need to be topped up until the next scheduled service.
The tank capacity for the additive AdBlue is approx. 11.5 litres.
How much AdBlue should I add to my VW Tiguan?
12 litres
Is AdBlue cheaper at the pump?
The price of AdBlue will depend on the quantities that you order. In general, the price of AdBlue per litre is around 50% that of the fuel price at the pump, so it is much cheaper.
Why is my AdBlue light still on after filling?
Please note that you must fill the tank with at least 4 litres of AdBlue® for the light to go out. Did you know that? When the amount of AdBlue® in the tank is sufficient, the light may take a few minutes to go out. If it remains lit, contact your dealer to inspect the system’s operation.
Can a diesel engine run without AdBlue?
Without AdBlue, most modern diesel engines will automatically de-rate and won’t operate beyond moving the truck off the road.
Can I use water instead of AdBlue?
If you fill up with water instead of AdBlue, you can block the injector and damage the catalyst. Progressive damage to your SCR system can reduce engine performance and actually increase the fuel consumption per mile or kilometer. Your vehicle will not maintain the emissions allowed for a Euro 6 car.
How long can I drive after AdBlue warning?
Depending on the vehicle and how you drive it, this will give you about 1,200 to 1,500 mile range. Some vehicles will give you a countdown in miles, or the number of times the vehicle will start before you it will refuse to work.
How do you restart your car after running out of AdBlue?
If you run out of AdBlue™, your vehicle will not re-start after you turn off the engine – this is a condition of the EU6 emissions legislation and applies to all types of vehicles. The AdBlue™ tank will need to be refilled with a minimum of approximately 3-5 litres of AdBlue™ before the vehicle will start.
Can you bypass AdBlue?
It is also possible to switch off AdBlue for cars, commercial vehicles and trucks. This can usually be done via the software or by mounting an external module.
Does low AdBlue cause engine light?
What Does the AdBlue Warning (Low Level, No Restart, Malfunction) Warning Light Mean? The AdBlue warning light usually means the diesel exhaust fluid is low, which will eventually prevent your engine from starting.
Does AdBlue cause engine problems?
Customers call with a wide array of issues, but a common-engine related call involves AdBlue. Poor handling, accidentally putting it into the diesel tank, and contamination are common occurrences, and these hiccups can cause severe damage to your equipment, incurring high costs of repair in the process.
Is all AdBlue the same?
Is all AdBlue® the same? While there are different names for AdBlue®, such as Bluedef, BlueTec and so forth, all mixes should contain the same solution of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionised water.