What did I accidentally put in my DEF tank?
I accidentally put 20 ounces of diesel fuel in my DEF tank. This is a brand new truck and I’ve only got 10,000 miles on it and I went to a pump thinking it was DEF but it was actually diesel realized it shortly after. So what do I do now?
How can I avoid putting Def filler in my fuel tank?
Here’s how to avoid putting DEF in your fuel tank in the first place: DEF fillers have blue caps, which are smaller than your fuel tank cap. Some manufacturers put DEF fillers right next to the fuel filler. Again, they’re smaller and blue, which should make it easy to tell the two apart. Some manufacturers put the DEF filler under the hood.
How much diesel fuel is in a DEF tank?
The guys put like 15 gallons of DEF into the Diesel tank (dont ask me because No I have no idea where we hire these kids from lol) but anyway, we were able to just drain out the tank (38gal of diesel) right on the spot, and we had zero issues. Hope your good too.
Can a DEF tank be used during Regen?
Hope your good too. Def is used all the time not just during regen, I’m surprised that you didnt get a def poor quality message, since you didnt get one of those, you should be fine. Fingers crossed.
I accidentally put 20 ounces of diesel fuel in my DEF tank. This is a brand new truck and I’ve only got 10,000 miles on it and I went to a pump thinking it was DEF but it was actually diesel realized it shortly after. So what do I do now?
What to do with small amount of Def?
Most operators consider a small amount of DEF will be so diluted by the fuel it cannot damage the engine. This assumption could be a risky and expensive mistake. Depending on circumstances and the advice of diesel mechanics, change fuel filters immediately. Continue to replace all filters until the diesel fuel has been exhausted from the tank.
How much DEF is in a fuel tank?
Fuel delivery is a gravity-fed system. DEF is 67.5% water and will accumulate at the bottom of a fuel tank. If there is a considerable amount of DEF in the fuel system, it is doubtful the engine will start because there is a loss of combustion.
Can a diesel nozzle be put in a DEF tank?
Some people remove the blue filler “bushing” from the DEF tank to aid filling making it possible to put a diesel nozzle in the DEF tank. This is not a good idea, hence this story. I don’t know what is involved in correcting this issue. Obviously the tank has to be drained of diesel and the injection plumbing flushed.
Where to put Def filler in fuel tank?
DEF fillers have blue caps, which are smaller than your fuel tank cap. Some manufacturers put DEF fillers right next to the fuel filler. Again, they’re smaller and blue, which should make it easy to tell the two apart. Some manufacturers put the DEF filler under the hood.
The guys put like 15 gallons of DEF into the Diesel tank (dont ask me because No I have no idea where we hire these kids from lol) but anyway, we were able to just drain out the tank (38gal of diesel) right on the spot, and we had zero issues. Hope your good too.
Hope your good too. Def is used all the time not just during regen, I’m surprised that you didnt get a def poor quality message, since you didnt get one of those, you should be fine. Fingers crossed.
What happens if you mix Def and diesel?
DEF and diesel should never be mixed. Ever. Although safeguards have been designed to keep the diesel fuel separate from the DEF, it still happens: DEF is accidently put into the diesel tank or diesel into the DEF tank. When it does, it’s more than just a little problem: It can lead to significant damage and costly repairs.
What happens if there is a misfill in the diesel fuel tank?
So if we assume that there is a misfill of DEF into the diesel fuel tank, the problems that you will encounter may occur as DEF (although classifed as a non hazardous chemical) is corrosive to some metals. This of course leads will have a negative effect inside the compelte fuel system.