All DEF fluid is the same right?
I was forced to buy a different brand than I usually do.
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Flanz wrote:Bob & Ann wrote:
It is said to be the same which I believe that it is. What is important is that it is fresh as it does not have a long shelf life. It also breaks down quicker in hot climates.
Is there a date code on the bottle/container? Do you have something that states it breaks down quicker in hotter climates? Please provide a site that claims this since I've never seen this.
-paul
It is published everywhere. Just do a search.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid, otherwise known as automotive-grade urea, is a very stable product with a comparatively long shelf life. According to industry sources:
DEF storage containers from Terra IndustriesDEF storage containers from Terra Industries
• If Diesel Exhaust Fluid is kept to temperatures between 10 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, it will last a minimum of 1 year without problems.
• Big bulk dispensers (1,000 gallons) have internal climate control systems.
• In cold temperature regions it is recommended to store Diesel Exhaust Fluid in a storage unit. In warm temperature regions it is recommended to store Diesel Exhaust Fluid in a shaded area.
• New climate control systems specifically for Diesel Exhaust Fluid are being developed.
