The rise of diesel-powered vehicles in the last decade has come as no surprise. A product that has proven to be more durable and efficient and comes with a list of benefits like no other. Petrol-powered vehicles have for sure taken a beating in the market due to this product. Features that come with using a diesel-powered engine include a decrease in toxic emissions; this is very important, as a modern fleet business should be looking at what they can do for the environment. Another feature of diesel-powered vehicles that works alongside to reduce emissions in AdBlue®. Read on to find out about how to correctly use AdBlue®.
What is AdBlue®?
AdBlue® is an exhaust fluid made out of urea and water solution. This product is stored in a container that is split up from the fuel and is filled up using a filler cap which, depending on your vehicle, can be located next to your fuel filler, in the boot, or under the bonnet. Your owner’s manual should have all the information you require if you’re uncertain about how to top up your vehicle’s AdBlue®.
How to use it correctly?
The Dos:
- Ensure that you are only using AdBlue® from AdBlue® licensees enrolled by VDA.
- Be on the lookout for the 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 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.
- The product should be used in your diesel vehicle at all times – 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.
FleetBlue AdBlue® your choice for a cleaner future!
Oilfast is proud to be able to manufacture and supply our very own AdBlue® called FleetBlue under license from our head office in Motherwell. This allows us to offer all of our commercial customers the best possible product at the lowest possible price.
