Carlube AdBlue with Integrated Easy Pour Spout - 10L

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Hydrogen's Role in Decarbonising Transport, an Insight into the Future of Commercial Fuelling. This April, at the upcoming CV show, Robin will bring his knowledge and expertise to the fore and will be presenting at this year's ‘Road Ahead’ Theatre Programme, where he will deliver a concise insight into the Role of Hydrogen in Future Transport, followed with an open Q&A session. Inside the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalyst, harmful nitrogen oxide in the exhaust reacts with the ammonia and is transformed in\to harmless nitrogen and water. Once you’ve completely run out of AdBlue you won’t be able to start your car. You’ll get plenty of warnings from your dashboard when your AdBlue is getting low though, so make sure to get on top of it as soon as possible. AdBlue is added to your exhaust and mixes with the fumes your car produces. It reacts with nitrogen oxide gas (NOx gas) created by your engine and breaks it down into harmless nitrogen and water vapour.

NOx gases cause respiratory problems and contribute to the formation of particulate matter, smog, acid rain and ground level ozone. You may be asking ‘what’s AdBlue and why do I need it?” AdBlue is a special liquid that’s sprayed into diesel car exhausts to reduce the amount of harmful gases released into the environment by diesel engines. See if there’s an AdBlue filler cap either next to the fuel filler, in the boot or under the bonnet.Many new diesel cars use a fluid called AdBlue. If your car uses AdBlue, you'll probably need to top it up at least once between services.

It’s possible to overfill the AdBlue tank on some cars, but it’s more likely to make a mess as it spills out of the filler cap, than to cause any damage. Pay attention to the size of your AdBlue tank and how many litres it can hold. If it’s only 8 litres then make sure to add around 7 litres, just to be safe. How much does AdBlue cost? If you’re interested in the science, the AdBlue mixture is made from urea (the stuff you find in urine) and is injected in tiny quantities into the car’s exhaust gases, where it rapidly breaks down mono-nitrogen oxides in the fumes. This helps to reduce the environmental damage caused by diesel fumes and keeps the air cleaner – which is good for us all. In particular, it cuts NOx pollution and particulate emissions. AdBlue is an exhaust fluid, not a fuel additive. It's stored in a separate reservoir and is topped up via a (usually) blue filler cap located either next to your fuel filler, in the boot or under the bonnet. Most tanks of AdBlue will get you through around 6,000 to 7,000 miles, but this can vary depending on your car and the size of the tank. How do I start my car after running out of AdBlue?

Is all AdBlue the same?

Thankfully, topping up the AdBlue reservoir is easy and cheap. Our Halfords AdBlue 10l includes all the fluid you need and comes with a handy pouring spout to make refilling a doddle. If you do start your engine, then the damage could mean that you have to get the entire Selective Catalytic Reduction and AdBlue injection system replaced. Not all car manufacturers use AdBlue technology. But chances are if you’ve got a diesel from Jaguar, Land Rover or any French or German manufacturer, and it was registered new after September 2015, it’ll use AdBlue. How does AdBlue reduce exhaust emissions?

Find out what it does, how it works and why it’s important to keep an eye on dashboard warnings – particularly if you’re a high-mileage motorist.AdBlue is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of urea and de-ionised water. It’s not actually blue at all. With easy-fill bottles available, it's a good idea to carry a small container of AdBlue so you’re ready to top up when necessary. You’ll need to get the tank drained and the contents disposed of safely before you can refill it. Call us, and we’ll sort the problem out. It's a trade name registered by the German car manufacturers association, but is the most recognised form of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). Vehicles have to meet strict exhaust emissions limitsand the latest standard, Euro 6, is very challenging on Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)limits.

Tank size varies too, so you could need to refill somewhere between 3,000 and 12,000 miles depending on the car and your driving style. 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.It’s not a major safety issue, but if you don’t top up, you’ll eventually run out of AdBlue and you won’t be able to start the car. New Low Carbon AdBlue® Solutions from Commercial Fuel Solutions® Recognised for their innovative solutions, which embrace both the reduction of harmful emissions and those which help to protect the environment, Commercial Fuel Solutions® has launched a new range of AdBlue products with reduced environmental impact when compared to other solutions. Free Delivery is not available for Over-Sized parcels, such as Exhausts, Radiators & Headlamps - For details on these items please see the 'Oversized Items' section below. The AdBlue tank is usually located under the boot floor, where the spare wheel might have been in the past. But it's more important to know where the filler for it is located. This means that most drivers will have to top-up their AdBlue reservoir at least once between normal service visits to the dealer.