Where is the AdBlue system installed in a Mercedes?
The module is installed in the trunk and requires that you make connections to existing wire harness. One of the failure points of the Mercedes AdBlue system is the AdBlue heater or the processor. If your Mercedes-Benz is still under warranty, you should have the dealer fix this problem free of charge.
What does Mercedes AdBlue do to the exhaust?
Mercedes AdBlue Problems AdBlue is just another name for Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEF. This solution of urea in water is injected into exhaust gases as a part of the exhaust treatment system called selective catalytic reduction or SCR. This process converts up to 90% of the harmful nitrogen oxides produced by the vehicle into nitrogen and water.
How many gallons of AdBlue do you need for a Mercedes BlueTec?
Typically 5 gallons of AdBlue will last anywhere from 10k-15k miles. The range will vary depending on driving habits. Adding AdBlue to Mercedes-Benz BlueTec cars such as W221, W463, W166 is very easy and simple. Open the fuel door lid. Note the blue cap next to the fuel fill cap. Add the required AdBlue. Don’t mix AdBlue with diesel fluid.
Is the AdBlue system controlled by the EDC?
As AdBlue would freeze in low outside temperatures, the heater element is installed into the tank to prevent this. Activation and AdBlue dosing is controlled by Electronic Diesel Control unit or EDC. This regulation is based on several parameters: the operational readiness of the AdBlue system itself.
The module is installed in the trunk and requires that you make connections to existing wire harness. One of the failure points of the Mercedes AdBlue system is the AdBlue heater or the processor. If your Mercedes-Benz is still under warranty, you should have the dealer fix this problem free of charge.
Typically 5 gallons of AdBlue will last anywhere from 10k-15k miles. The range will vary depending on driving habits. Adding AdBlue to Mercedes-Benz BlueTec cars such as W221, W463, W166 is very easy and simple. Open the fuel door lid. Note the blue cap next to the fuel fill cap. Add the required AdBlue. Don’t mix AdBlue with diesel fluid.
Where does the AdBlue go in the tank?
AdBlue is always stored in a completely separate tank. However, in many vehicles the AdBlue filler will be located next to the fuel filler.
Why is AdBlue removal module added to swiftec?
With the increase of cars being equipped with this option in order to obtain a reduction of NOx emissions, and being this expensive to maintain by car owners and with the increase of customers requesting we decided to add this as a module to Swiftec. Our current solution is unique and it’s working by a simple switch for example on VAG car group.