I always top off because DEF pumps are frozen at some places. Plus, there are places without DEF at the pump & I have to get approval from the company to buy the one in the box. That can be a major pain.
If you top it off each time then it only takes less than a minute each time.
When I did reefer I was lucky I didn't have a DEF truck. Fuel, DEF, reefer...fun fun fun.
DEF at the pump is frozen
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Green-eyed Lady, Mar 4, 2014.
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DEF is almost 70% water.It's gonna freeze.You have hot water lines running to the unit.Your truck will still run,maybe degraded power for awhile.But once the tank comes up to temp you will go back to normal operation.Idiot lights should go off after 3 cycles of the ignition key.Start,stop.etc.
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TruckDuo Thanks this.
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We have Reefer, DEF & fuel, and then if I have to use the little girls room, and then of course we all know how long it can take at the fuel desk...this is why I don't understand the guys that throw a fit if they can't be in & out of the fuel island in less than 10 minutes.
I know a driver who constantly accused others of taking a shower parked in the fuel isle.
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I don't know of anybody who "fusses" about lots of time spent at the fuel island SO LONG AS they are actively pumping and monitoring the goings on. We are fully aware some pumps are very slow but that is not to be directed toward the driver.
And yes, guys we know some of you put the nozzles in the tanks and walk away, not even bothering to turn them on (as a diversion). That's not cool either and in fact is just stupid.
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