is DEF fluid flammable?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    I was told it crystalizes the truck's engine and totals it? No new aspiring driver wants to do that.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    When it dries crystals do form, but that is a moot point.

    It contains a lot of water and other compounds.
    Think of it like dumping a gallon of water into the gas tank of your car. What would it do?
    Nothing good.
     
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  4. AModelCat

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    DEF will corrode the fuel system components.
     
  5. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    OK so a little bit of an exaggeration. lol. Thanks for clarifying.
     
  6. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    I'm assuming that was a cell phone auto-correct issue. My phone used to do that if there were 2 spaces after a word until I figured out how to disable that feature.
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I guess that is why I use a proper browser on my computer in my off time to post things.
     
  8. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Hell, anymore it's quicker and easier to do most things on my phone...once I got all of the auto-correct and similar BS turned off. Definitely more convenient, since I don't have to be sitting in the office in order to do what I want to do. If my phone didn't have a physical keyboard, I'd probably think otherwise...but I can almost type as fast on the phone as I do on a PC.
     
  9. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    My browser on my PC does not auto correct. My LG smartphone will not autocorrect, but if I am not careful to carefully look at a word suggestion it will be what I type. I try to limit my smartphone to when i am In bed or over at the VA hospital getting a treatment.
     
  10. Mack185

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    Use deliver tons of the stuff when I was with Brenntag. It's mostly water but can be a skin irritant with certain people, nothing to worry about.
     
  11. Long FLD

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    Every Swift truck I’ve seen lately has a “no DEF” sticker on the fuel tanks by the fill hole. I would bet they have a reason for putting them on.
     
  12. ad356

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    I make sure that crap only ends up in the def tank..... As in I make sure I don't spill any not even a small amount. I realize it's corrosive nature. If it's not flammable what's it's purpose? I know it somehow cleans the dpf filter, but how.

    I can't believe someone would put that crap in the fuel tank..... Dummies.
     
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