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What Should I Do When my AdBlue® Light Appears?
If you drive a vehicle powered by diesel, you may have noticed a small light on your dashboard; it looks different on various vehicles but is most likely seen in the variation below. This is your AdBlue Warning Light; however, you should consult your manual to find the correct symbol for your vehicle.
It is the registered trademark of Aqueous Urea Solution and is used in a process called selective catalytic reduction. Its purpose is to reduce the harmful emissions that can be emitted by diesel engines. Many diesel cars registered after September 2015 use AdBlue to reduce their emissions. It has come to be incredibly useful considering just how many vehicles are powered by a diesel engine. However issues can arise, which can cause your AdBlue warning light to appear on your dashboard.
If the AdBlue warning light has appeared to you, there’s no need to worry. Our specialist team here at Ecu-Flash can carry out AdBlue system repairs onsite, reducing your stress and helping rid your dash of that pesky warning light. Want to know more about AdBlue problems and how to solve them? Read our helpful article below.
If the warning light has appeared to you, there’s no need to worry. Our specialist team here at Ecu-Flash can carry out AdBlue system repairs onsite, reducing your stress and helping rid your dash of that pesky warning light. Want to know more about AdBlue problems and how to solve them? Read our helpful article below.
What is AdBlue, and Should I be Concerned?
As previously mentioned, AdBlue is used in diesel engines to reduce their harmful emissions. The system has a pump that allows a small amount of diesel exhaust fluid to enter the engine. A tank with a fluid level sensor stores this fluid so that frequent top-ups are not needed. Once the light appears, you will have around 1,500 miles left before the fluid completely runs out. This may seem like a long time, but it can quickly catch up with you. If you do not fill it up in time your engine won’t restart.
Once your light appears, you should contact a qualified professional as soon as possible to avoid any issues moving forwards. At Ecu-Flash we can carry out a simple full software update on your car to ensure all AdBlue problems are dealt with efficiently. We cover all models of cars, vans, trucks and even tractors, and we will not charge you unless we can fix your issue. To find out more about our services, please visit us here.
How The SCR System Works
AdBlue is the registered trademark for AUS32 (Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5%) and is used in a process called Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen from the exhaust of diesel vehicles. AdBlue is used by an advanced pollution control technology installed in the exhaust system called Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). SCR systems work by reacting AdBlue with the harmful NOX (nitrogen oxide) gases in the exhaust to form harmless water and nitrogen. All European truck manufacturers currently offer SCR equipped models, and the future Euro 5 and future Euro 6 emission standards are set to reinforce the demand for this technology.
The driver must ensure that he always has an adequate supply of AdBlue in the tank because if a truck or bus with an SCR system is operated without AdBlue then, besides the risk of damaging the SCR system, in most of the cases the vehicle stops running or goes into LIMP mode! Moreover, another important aspect is the consumption that on average, is about 5% of diesel use, therefore for motorway driving you will use about 1.5 litres per 100 km (that means in any case, a remarkable amount of extra money every year).
SCR systems are also very sensitive to potential chemical impurities in the urea solution; therefore, it is essential to maintain high standards of AdBlue quality according to the ISO 22241 standard. Many companies and individuals trying to reduce the enormous cost AdBlue adds to the running of their fleet have tried buying cheaper AdBlue from resellers or in some cases adding water to the tank to try and dilute the solution. AdBlue has announced that they will not offer a warranty if the operator has failed to use genuine AdBlue, or if the substance has been diluted. Manufacturers of the trucks will not honour any warranty on the system if there are any signs of contamination in the tank, this can cost over £5000 to replace the system.
Is It Safe to Drive?
Once your AdBlue warning light flashes, there’s no need to worry straight away. Your car is perfectly safe to drive for the next 1500 miles, but don’t leave it too late to be fixed. Like all warning lights, AdBlue problems indicate a safety issue, so it’s always better to get it sorted sooner rather than later. Once you have completely run out your engine will not start, which could leave you stranded.
You can buy AdBlue from certain petrol stations, but if you would like a full diagnosis of an AdBlue system problem you may be having, you may want to take your vehicle to a professional for an expert opinion.
