Used a DEF hose at a truck pump today for the first time (my 13 Ford said it was below halfway). A frustrating experience.Can I assume correctly that the nozzle is supposed to go in as far as possible (it gets larger half way up the nozzle)?Then the frustrating part was getting the fluid to flow. You just barely pull up on the handle to get it to flow, but it constantly is cutting out. Finally able to get it to flow a bit continuously (put two gallons in) but I am sure I didn't fill it. So paranoid about overfilling that I said good enough at 2 gallons (and then I was above 1/2 full per my truck).Looking for advice/tips/tricks for using these pumps. What you got?BTW, my experience was with a pump in South Dakota (Pilot), and cripes, they have the hose, behind a cover, and you feel like you have to rip the hose out of the machine's spring loaded rollup to get enough to reach the truck.

I have nothing to add to the post since my '12 ram CTD doesn't use the DEF, but I do find it interesting that you can get it at the pump. I wonder if you can get a discount with the good Sam card?

Some truck stops require a magnetic collar to engage an internal valve.Link

My experience with the PILOT and FLYING J stations is that at best, the condition and operation of their DEF pumps is terrible. We've not seen the need for the magnetic release, but these stations have nozzles in poor repair, leaking and extra short hoses with broken or poorly operating retract mechanisms. In addition, you have to enter your CC and loyalty card numerous times to get the pumps even to work. I've got 3-5gal containers and 6-2.5gal containers that I keep filled ahead of time, so when I need DEF, I have it. Yes, I know the bit about shelf life and storage and take appropriate precautions to keep my "stock" current and safe.

Filling the DEF is like filling the washer fluid. I just dump 2.5 gallon in and move on.some just add way more drama than needed.

Is it really that difficult to fill the DEF fluid?I always thought you just use a funnel and pour it in.

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NC_Hauler
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
...I know it's a LOT cheaper per gallon filling at a station...2.5 gallons of Blue DEf cost me a little over $11.00 at a Auto parts place...at the pump, I paid $2.89 a gallon..much cheaper and the station is only about 5 miles down the road from me. I had no problem adding two gallons to my DEF tank maybe a month ago just to see how much it would take to top it off.
tinner12002
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
Is it really that difficult to fill the DEF fluid?
I always thought you just use a funnel and pour it in.
gmcsmoke
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
Filling the DEF is like filling the washer fluid. I just dump 2.5 gallon in and move on.

some just add way more drama than needed.
pigman1
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
My experience with the PILOT and FLYING J stations is that at best, the condition and operation of their DEF pumps is terrible. We've not seen the need for the magnetic release, but these stations have nozzles in poor repair, leaking and extra short hoses with broken or poorly operating retract mechanisms. In addition, you have to enter your CC and loyalty card numerous times to get the pumps even to work. I've got 3-5gal containers and 6-2.5gal containers that I keep filled ahead of time, so when I need DEF, I have it. Yes, I know the bit about shelf life and storage and take appropriate precautions to keep my "stock" current and safe.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jul 14, 2013
Some truck stops require a magnetic collar to engage an internal valve.

Link
Bheffington
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
I have nothing to add to the post since my '12 ram CTD doesn't use the DEF, but I do find it interesting that you can get it at the pump. I wonder if you can get a discount with the good Sam card?

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