Boxed DEF versus DEF at the pump

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Truckermania, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    "[​IMG] Originally Posted by Pahrump [​IMG] Here is a fact,, DEF is 65% water
    ... and 45% urine :iconbiggrin: :iconbiggrin: :iconbiggrin: ... so now you can smell all pretty when you climb back in your truck."
    Like a fringe player in training camp:biggrin_25523:I'm gonna give 110% coach.
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    so 65% water
    45% urine
    no wonder we have elogs :biggrin_2556:

    I think the big vat of def at the shop only cost the boss $1.25
    I better be on a quarter tank when i get there
     
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  4. Tai

    Tai Medium Load Member

    I could be wrong but I know one of the reasons for those little bottles is for Diesel trucks and cars that also take DEF. Their pumps don't offer def. Normally it gets added at an oil change but if they need it more often. Small bottle is needed.
     
  5. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Buy a box and keep the container to refill as needed. I don't understand why folks just throw them away.


    PS: DEF is 67.5% demineralized water, 32.5% Urea. Urine is 95% water, 2.5% urea, & 2.5% other compounds like sodium, potassium, creatinine, etc. They are not close to being compatible.
     
    Last edited: Aug 18, 2014
  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Satire wasted again....

    Jonathan Swift never had to use emoticons to make his point.
     
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  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    This is why you need a trainer, You can not run a def truck without it. If for any reason you run out, thats it your not going anywhere till you have it. Much better to be prepared than to sit waiting for someone to bring you a box of DEF with a attached 250.00 service call.
     
  8. Ebola Guy

    Ebola Guy Heavy Load Member

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    The founder of Swift Trucking?
     
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  9. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Now THAT'S satire! :D
     
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  10. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Thought it was "recycled" water through the bladder of a cow!:biggrin_2552:
     
  11. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Pour em into the same container and they smell the same!:biggrin_25517:
     
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