01-06-2014, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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AdBlue (DEF) Fillups from the pump?
Just purchased a 328d. Yes, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF, a water/urea mixture often called AdBlue) comes free from BMW during the first 48k/4 years. After that, I guess we're on our own. DEF is expensive from BMW and Mercedes, very expensive.
Most truck stops dispense DEF from a pump, and it's CHEAP. Like $2.86/gallon cheap (compared to ~$40/gallon from the dealers). Just wondering if anyone has tried to fill their car from a DEF pump? At this price, I'm tempted to just top up DEF, and not hassle with the dealers, etc (except when the car is otherwise in for regular service). Thoughts? |
01-06-2014, 04:43 PM | #2 |
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Well that's interesting, I will have to check with my brother (the Trucker) to see if it is also available here in Canada. Thanks for the heads up...
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01-07-2014, 03:42 AM | #3 |
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You can also buy 2.5 gallon jugs cheaply at autozone, advance auto parts, etc. Buy one 1/2 gallon BMW jug that has the filler connection. But off the bottom when done and use it as a funnel for the 2.5 gallon jugs. Another cheap option.
But I'd be real interested in the truck stop option. |
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01-07-2014, 11:03 AM | #4 |
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Quote:
http://www.discoverdef.com/ |
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01-07-2014, 11:12 AM | #7 |
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Here's another - http://deutschland.air1.info/de/adbl...g/default.aspx
Select your country from the upper left drop down. I get my DEF from Volkswagon dealers...less expensive than BMW. |
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01-08-2014, 08:34 AM | #8 |
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Is all DEF the same? I guess that's the question. But would VW and BMW DEF be of the same quality and "type" (if there are different types)?
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01-08-2014, 10:46 AM | #9 |
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All DEF is the same. The BMW manual specifies BMW DEF (so that the dealer can charge more), or the AUS 32 standard - which is what everyone else uses. Note that AdBlue is a trademarked name that people have to pay to use, but it's the same stuff.
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