DEF fluid
Is all DEF fluid the same? I usually buy the Blue DEF but it's now about $20. Our local hardware store has the Blue DEF and another one that is $12.99. I did buy the Blue DEF but just wondered if the cheaper one would be ok.
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- It's cheaper to buy it from a pump at a fuel facility. I get mine from the pump at Quarles for around $4 something a gallon.
- Or buy the Walmart Brand for $9 to $12 for 2 1/2 Gal. Been using it since 2005 in three different trucks and no issues.
- DEF is regulated to be a specific formulation so they are basically all the same.
Recently Costco had blue def for $12 for 2.5 gallons. I just buy from places that likely have decent turnover of the fluid so it hasn't been sitting on a shelf for months and months. - DEF is DEF. I don't spend more for the Blue. I either get it from Walmart, or from the pumps at a truck stop (I like Maverick).
If you buy it at Walmart (or anywhere) I'd look for the expiration label. From what I have read, expired DEF won't hurt your engine, but you will use more. - Very simple formula. No perceived difference between suppliers of DEF.
Michelle.S wrote:
Or buy the Walmart Brand for $9 to $12 for 2 1/2 Gal. Been using it since 2005 in three different trucks and no issues.
2005? Mmmmkay- Some stores offer a premium DEF - Platinum I think... You don't need that. Just buy the regular Blue DEF. Last time I had to look around for the cheaper stuff.
Grit dog wrote:
Michelle.S wrote:
Or buy the Walmart Brand for $9 to $12 for 2 1/2 Gal. Been using it since 2005 in three different trucks and no issues.
2005? Mmmmkay
I'm guessing he means 2015...- Tractor Supply and Walmart seem to have the best prices, even for name brands
Grit dog wrote:
Michelle.S wrote:
Or buy the Walmart Brand for $9 to $12 for 2 1/2 Gal. Been using it since 2005 in three different trucks and no issues.
2005? Mmmmkay
Yep my boo boo, have had a Diesel since 2005, but didn't need DEF until I upgraded to a 2011. Brain Fart.
