I have driven over the road diesel tractor trailer units for somewhere north of three million miles, retired 14 years ago. So see my point, when i bought my Chev Duramax recently, I knew nothing about DEF as it came about shortly after I retired. So maybe this is a simple video, but knowledge is always welcome to build confidence in doing things right! Thanks, Jim C.
I saw 2 empty Blue Def jugs on a construction site this week. Diesel Exhaust Fluid? WTF? I've never heard of it even though I also drove truck for years. A lot has changed since I retired...
👍👍👍 My brother was a interstate truck triver for 20 years. Drove 2 millions miles (equivalent to 4 trips to the moon and back). By the grace of Christ zero accidents. He passed away 2 years ago of a heart attack. Now we've got his truck that needs our care before it gets its new owner. Never dealt with BlueDef before so your video was helpful. Thanks. ♥️✝️♥️
Go to a truck stop and they have DEF at the pump. Usually costs around $2.90/gal. Just make sure you don't take all day. Us over the road trucks don't like waiting at the fuel island.
Thanks for telling me that the way I have been refilling DEF along, is way I should have been refilling DEF all along. And the whole time I thought it was just common sense. I feel way better now..
You'd be surprised how many folks lack that common sense now. I work with a construction company and just about all of our 30 trucks take DEF and that's a driver responsibility in our company to make sure it's topped off. Yet we still have trucks that get DEF tanks filled with diesel or they just run it dry or refuse to refill it because they don't know how. 🤦🏽♂️
I watched your video and appreciate it. One thing I changed is I put the breather on the opposite side, and then hold the bottle the opposite way. It just seemed to flow better after I used 2 bottles I changed it up like pouring a quart of oil. Always better with the straight side up.
I personally use truck stop DEF dispensed from the pump. No guessing, take only what you need, and it’s cheaper than the jugs too. About $2.50-$2.75 per gallon in my area. The best part is you won’t have a partial filled jug lying around.
@Bess Ross Yep! Trust me you don't want the nasty ass DEF they're serving at the pump. Fresh and clean is the key, I'll fool around with the jugs for that extra bit of reassurance.
@@10Gauge fresh from a jug that might have been in a whare house for months and on a store shelf months longer? Fresh is from the big rig pumps because they go through so much of it , they have to constantly bring it in fresh. They also have to keep it fresh at these big pumps because if a diesel fuel stop sold bad DEF, there would be many many big rigs having trouble from it and they usually keep good records when and where they buy it from so the store would be easy to make liable.
Actually pour the jug other way around with black rubber facing the other way. The air break at the top of the jug allows for the air to actually escape out of the black vent. Pouring your way there’s no air break and the black rubbers under the fluid level.
I agree you would think that the rubber bleeder valve should be up but it really does not matter where its at. Think about it when your pouring the valve is always covered in def.
ive been looking at diesel cars and had no idea why there where two gas caps. Thanks for the video my man, helped me out. Also to the people commenting on how basic this is.. why even watch the video?
I recommend holding the bottle the other way but my jugs also have a longer pouring spout. I've never once spilled holding the jug the opposite way and it's more balance that way/easier to hold. Give it a try.
People who pour jugs with handle up and spout down are backwards. Air entering the jug is more important than liquid leaving the jug. Enlighten yourselves by trying it spout up. And pop cans. Turn it so the opening is on the side to balance the air entry with the liquid exiting and you'll get a cleaner pour with less fizz.
its funny i see lot of posts making fun of this video... like this was such a no brainer... sad fact is ... and im willing to bet on this.... that there are more then just a few folks out there that had no idea what the air breather was for... let alone know that it is an air breather and may have even plugged it lol.
That’s crazy… I usually go to the pumps and get my def, it’s cheaper and I don’t have to worry about the plastic jugs….then again I do realize a lot of people can’t get it at pumps…
Nicely done. You're very personable with your presentation and very clear when you speak. I just bought my first diesel truck and was wondering about how this is done the right way. My truck comes with a nice information screen that keeps an eye on the DEF amount. How low should you allow the amount to be (percentage wise) before you need to fill the DEF tank?
Luckily the local auto parts store sells def at whole sale. I know a guy who uses a VP racing jug and has it filled. The valve on the jug makes it way easier.
I just go to Buc-ees and get DEF. They have several dedicated pumps for it at a fraction of the price of buying a 2 gallon jug at the local auto-parts store. I don't think Buc-ees is a nationwide chain though. Surprised more places don't offer it from the pump.
Video helped allot. Truck I use makes it very hard to pour Def in because they don't give you much room to life the jugs makes no sense. But the air spout tip helped allot cus I thought you had to pull it out and I was getting Def everywhere lols
Thank you I also dont like the tabs like that then your fingers get a mess too, and the little pieces of foil all over and makes the jug look messy, same with peanut butter jars.
Those spouts always leak I never use them I use a long transmission funnel throw away the spout and poke a few holes in the handle and pour it right out of the bottle into the funnel. Works 100% every time.
I have a 6.7 litre 2013 Ford F350. The warning system just came on to add DEF as it now has 330 miles left. Thank you for your video as it really makes sense however I'm not sure how much to put in. I just bought a 2.5 gal DEF fluid. According to the manual I think I have a 6 gal tank but could be 5 gal. From what I have read it says do not overflow or I may ruin the tank. From what I have read the reason is due to potential freezing. That is not an issue where we are. How much should I add or should I just add until it fills up? Thank you
My catalytic converter failed at 80000 miles & cost $2100 to have it replaced in Yuma while on vacation from Calgary. Now I don’t trust my $85000 Ram towing my 45’ fifth wheel . Thinking about eliminating the def system but ……it is illegal in some states …what are the chances?
Should I worry about a bit of the paper seal accidentally dropping into the tank? Not sure if it’s a threat to the DEF injector and warrants a tank drop
Does anyone know if it resets on its own if I continue to drive the car? I just topped mine off and it’s still showing 17% after refilling, thx ( I have an equinox Chevrolet)
I've never used a jug. I pull up to the pump at the truck stop and fill up. People really buy those over priced jugs? I get it if you don't have access to Bulk DEF but those who do why not pay less for the same stuff??? If it was bad for truck then no big rig would use it. That is their livelihood so don't even come at me with that. It makes no sense.
Only one problem (big problem)! If you are topping of your tank and you don't know how much is in there, you would overflow the tank. There are diesel cars on the market that will not hold a whole jug of that fluid.
boss just threw truck keys at me and said you got it dont worry just keep in mind how big you are....threw me the keys to a full size penske never drove anything bigger than a ford ranger.....im getting low on def and just wanted to make sure there were no secrets to this and not knowing one would kill the engine or something
My truck gauge still tells me Ive got 21 miles till engine shuts down to 50mph. Ive topped off the DEF 3 times in hopes something will change … dashboard still beeping at my every 30 seconds.
Just think of all those plastic DEF jugs filling land fills and littering road ditches. I cringe every time I fill up the DEF tank and throw away the jug and say to myself "that darn Obama fluid is wrecking our world, and costing us millions." I work at a bus contract company and I am constantly filling DEF tanks, I never worried about where the vent tube is, most of the time I just take my knife and punch a hole in the jug as I insert the tube, it really flows then.
Hay man that rubber air relief valve fell into my DEF then down into the DEF tub in my truck. Do you know if I should drain it or suggestions to get it out thanks.
Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 everyone! Question: Do new Fords have issues with the fuel system contamination ?? Brother-in-law bought a brand new F350 back 2019. 7-4-2021: The truck has 38K miles and he had issues with the fuel system. Ford claims he has a contaminated fuel system due to “DEF in the gas tank” ??? He swears he has never mixed fuels. Ford is saying it’s a $13K job to fix (obviously not covered under warranty). He’s not the only person I know that was given the same solution by Ford. Is this some defect with Ford? Is there a way DEF can mix with diesel somewhere along the fuel system similar to how the EGR-coolers fail and allow coolant into the exhaust? Any advise would be greatly appreciated! I’d hate for other to cough up $13k for something Ford should be responsible for.
@@johnqpublic3319 yes!! It would not gum up with the block heater plugged in. Even though it's easier now, it does not get any heat from the block now and gums up lol.
I thought you were going to address THE REAL ISSUE.... not knowing how much to pour with out overfilling which according to the manual is BAD BAD BAD to do. In my colorado 2.8 I am driving till DEF indicator hits 28 % then add one 2.5 gal jug. No way to try top off with out spilling.
I hate the stuff. First time I ever used it was when I was pumping it into the tank on the 2013 Mack my dad use to drive. Got some of that crap on me and was broke out in a really nasty rash in 5 minutes.
@@SOU6900 you would think so but I’ve hauled trailer loads of oils and while no placards are required, in an accident it wouldn’t be good. Milk traveling by boat has a placard because it can kill fish if released to the water, cuts off the oxygen.
I'm sure I haven't seen DEF tanks on any of the diesel vehicles I've driven. Is this a more recent addition to diesel trucks? I've only driven 80's and mid 90's diesel trucks.
Pretty sure everything you said in that video is common sense. The first time I filled my new Peterbilt wax the other day I figured everything you said and I am an idiot. I think if anyone didn’t figure that out on their own the first time they did it, they probably have bigger problems than spilling DEF.
Do all diesel trucks have that spot? I have a 7.3 powerstroke and I don't think I have that extra lil dingy next to the fuel tank. 🤔 Where do I put it then?
DEF only pertains to the newer truck. You won’t have any need to worry about it with a 7.3L. In most light duty applications, vehicle weren’t using DEF fluid until the 2011 model year. Enjoy your truck!
