can i put water in my def tank?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by robriggs87, Dec 10, 2012.

  1. jake.dontbrake

    jake.dontbrake Light Load Member

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    wow.. your engine should derate to 55 for a bit before it derates to 5mph. It will never fully stop just make it a pain in the ###. Never put something in your tank unless someone on the internet said its ok!!!!
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    No, but you can Pee in it :biggrin_25525:
     
  4. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    How did you get that Low?
    I get like 3000 miles for Half a Tank or so, mine has a 23gal Tank.
    I almost never let mine get below 3/4.
     
  5. dannythetrucker

    dannythetrucker Road Train Member

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    you're at a dock. are there other trucks there ? do they have DEF tanks ? you already said you had a siphon. I'd ask someone if you could take some or does the place your delivering have any of their own trucks ? maybe they have a few jugs around. if not, I guess figure the closest place to get some and call a cab. gotta be cheaper than having breakdown come out.
     
  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Not southbound. Only northbound. It's free going into Jersey.
     
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  7. EZX1100

    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    that toll is only going east bound, if he is on Long Island, there is no toll
     
  8. d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Wow man that's crazy. I know you're new and stuff but some of this truckin' is just common sense. That's right up there with runnin' out of fuel, just no excuse for it.
     
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  9. kwswan

    kwswan Road Train Member

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    Walmart also sells it now.
     
  10. hors_19

    hors_19 Medium Load Member

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    Mine also had a 23 Gal tank and i can only get to about 4k before mine starts flashing yellow.
     
  11. freightlinerman

    freightlinerman Road Train Member

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    What will happen if my truck runs out of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?

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    The EPA requires vehicle manufacturers to put measures in place to ensure that vehicles cannot run without DEF. Most manufacturers have approached this in a similar way. Before a truck's DEF tank runs empty the driver is given a series of alerts on their dashboard displays (much the same way as if they were running low on diesel). Generally speaking, when the DEF tank level drops below 10% an amber warning lamp will come on, at 5% this lamp starts flashing and below 2.5% a solid amber warning light is displayed.
    If the truck is allowed to run out of DEF completely, the engine's power is reduced. This generally follows the next intentional key-off, when vehicle speed will be limited to 5 mph and a solid red warning will be displayed.

    http://www.discoverdef.com/def-overview/faq/

    Just find an auto parts store, I think ALL of them carry it now.
     
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