How do I empty my AdBlue tank?
Attach an anti-spill nozzle to the AdBlue® container. If you do not have an anti-spill nozzle to hand, remove the AdBlue® tank cap and place a funnel in the top of the reservoir. Slowly refill the AdBlue® tank until it is full. Some vehicles require a dashboard reset after a top-up to remove the AdBlue® warning light.
Where is the AdBlue tank on a Mercedes E class?
On Mercedes vehicles, the AdBlue® tank filler cap is usually next to the fuel filler cap. Never put AdBlue® in the fuel tank, as doing so can cause serious damage to the engine!
Does it matter what type of AdBlue you use?
The exact rate at which you should top up your AdBlue® depends on your vehicle’s engine size, your driving style, and the size of the vehicle’s AdBlue® tank, which varies between 5 and 20 litres in size.
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.
How does a Mercedes BlueTec diesel engine work?
Whereas older diesel engines have a mechanical pump that feeds each cylinder individually, the BLUETEC’s injectors are fed by a central fuel rail that is supplied with fuel at extremely high pressure (approximately 23,000 psi). Diesel combustion is achieved by compressing air to raise its temperature and then injecting fuel.
What’s the range of a Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC?
The ML350 BlueTec has a range of 600 miles (966 kilometers) on one tank of diesel fuel, a lot of torque, and superior tow capabilities (to get the same tow rating as the ML350 BlueTec, a Mercedes buyer would have to get the ML 550, which has an EPA fuel economy rating of 13 mpg city and 18 highway),
How long does Mercedes BlueTec diesel exhaust fluid last?
A very popular Mercedes AdBlue alternative that many owners use is the BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid How long does AdBlue last? 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.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes BlueTec diesel?
The BlueTEC diesel is unlike any gas or diesel engine ever made. Even as Mercedes-Benz admits to diesel fraud in Federal Court, the problems keep coming. Mercedes-Benz admits it has been lying about the BlueTEC problems for over 10 years. Let that sink in.
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.
What kind of exhaust filter does a Mercedes BlueTec have?
All 2007 to 2020 Mercedes-Benz BlueTec diesels have a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in the exhaust system. The DPF traps the black soot commonly found in diesel exhaust. Once the DPF contains its predetermined limit of soot, the engine computer (ECU) increases the exhaust temperature to about 1500F.
Where is the Def heater on a Bluetec Mercedes?
It is located underneath your Mercedes, next to the DPF. It is relatively easy to replace. Follow this guide to learn how to change Mercedes DPF Pressure Sensor. DEF heater is another known weak points. All Bluetec vehicles use Diesel exhaust fluid, also known as AdBlue. It is stored in an external tank, and it would freeze in cold weather.