Can you drain AdBlue?
The very nature of AdBlue® is that it penetrates deep into the fuel system very quickly, and will not be removed by simply draining.
How do you drain AdBlue from a diesel tank?
You must contact a professional to drain the tank immediately and dispose of all contaminated fluid. They will use a siphon system to suck all of the fuel out of the tank. Once the tank is empty it must be cleaned with warm water before you refuel with diesel.
How do I clear AdBlue remaining?
Mercedes Adblue Reset
- Turn ignition on once.
- Press and hold the gas pedal. Keep the gas pedal pressed until the glow plug comes back on.
- Wait for the glow plug light to stop blinking. Then turn off the ignition.
- Wait 10 seconds with the ignition off.
- Turn the ignition back on.
- Press the gas pedal two times.
How does AdBlue drain out of the tank?
In most cases, you open the AdBlue filler cap, screw on the connecter of the refill bottle and allow the AdBlue to drain into the tank – but again we recommend that you check your vehicle handbook first.
Can a diesel tank be contaminated with AdBlue?
Experts Warn of Rising Levels of AdBlue Contamination. AdBlue contamination is becoming more common every year, as more and more diesel vehicles with AdBlue tanks are sold. Worse, the total cost to the UKs drivers is skyrocketing as not all cases of contamination are dealt with quickly enough.
Where does the AdBlue filler go in a car?
AdBlue is stored in a separate tank in the vehicle, typically with its own sensor and gauge. This could be right next to the fuel tank so it’s obvious when you’re filling up, or the AdBlue filler can be in the engine compartment itself. How does it work?
Can you put AdBlue in a steel pipe?
AdBlue is not compatible with many materials and metals such as steel, brass, zinc, aluminium and cast iron and will end up eroding the components and pipework. Remove AdBlue!
What to do if you put AdBlue in your fuel tank?
Our technician will start by draining the Adblue from your car’s fuel tank so that every drop or trace of the Adblue is completely removed. After removing the Adblue from the tank, our specialist will then move to other parts of the engine that might have been contaminated with Adblue. They include injectors, fuel lines, fuel filter and fuel rail.
What should be the concentration of AdBlue in a tank?
Make it a habit to test and monitor the purity of your AdBlue. You can do this with the use of a digital refractometer. Ideally, the AdBlue concentration should be 32 to 37%. If the ratio is off, this could indicate a potential contamination. Always clean the tank cap area for AdBlue when doing maintenance work for your vehicle.
AdBlue is not compatible with many materials and metals such as steel, brass, zinc, aluminium and cast iron and will end up eroding the components and pipework. Remove AdBlue!
What happens if you put AdBlue in the engine?
In the event you turn on the engine with AdBlue in the tank, this can cause severe damage to the engine. As a result, you could end up paying a lot of money in order to repair the entire engine. Never ever drive the car to a repair shop – let them come to you.