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ADBLUE ® CARE & HANDLING
Due to the nature of its function, AdBlue ® has
to be free from contaminants such as dust and
oil as they can cause damage to the system.
While AdBlue ® tanks may sometimes be
situated next to the diesel tank, the two fluids
should never be mixed.
Motorists with cars that require AdBlue ® will
find that they don’t need a large amount of the
solution to process diesel exhaust gases. The
amount of AdBlue ® needed is equivalent to 1 -
6% of the diesel’s use per journey.
GAUGE ALERT
It is important that drivers pay attention to
the AdBlue ® gauge located on the dashboard
and ensure that they promptly refill when
needed. If AdBlue ® runs out whilst the car
is in use, the power and performance can be
reduced in an effort to limit its emissions.
Once it comes to a stop, one may find that the
engine will not restart until the AdBlue ® is
replenished.
It’s important that drivers pay attention to the AdBlue ® gauge
located on the dashboard
It is very important to keep AdBlue ®
clean. Refills should not be carried out
with a container that has been previously
used for other fluids. It is important to
ensure that dirt is not introduced when
removing the filler cap.
NIX THE ALTERNATIVES
It is important to only fill the vehicle with
genuine and clearly marked AdBlue ® that is
manufactured by a VDA licensed producer.
Low-cost ‘alternatives’ can come at an
expense of quality and purity, which may
cause expensive damage to the system.
Greenox ® AdBlue ® is produced by Tennants,
a chemical producer based in UK with more
than 200 years’ experience. With high purity
raw materials sourced by reputable producers,
Greenox ® is independently batch tested to
ensure that it meets the ISO 22241 standard
required by vehicle manufacturers.
Available from FPS via same/next-day
delivery, please speak to your local FPS
representative for more information.
IS ADBLUE ® HARVESTED FROM
ANIMAL BYPRODUCTS?
Due to the active ingredient (urea) of
AdBlue ® , one of the biggest and longest
standing myths is that it is made of
animal by-products – this is simply
not true. The level of purity needed
for AdBlue ® to be effective cannot be
achieved by animal by-product. The
compound needs to be synthetically
produced in order to ensure that it does
not cause damage to the system.
Hence, AdBlue ® should always be
sourced from a VDA licensed producer.
There is no substitute for AdBlue ® and
the tank should never be filled with any
other fluid including tap water.
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH NOX?
During the fuel combustion process,
nitrogen and oxygen atoms are released.
They bind together to form nitric oxide
(NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ). These
gases make up the generic term, nitrous
oxides (NOx) which is hazardous to the
environment and damage respiratory
health. They contribute to the formation
of smog and acid rain.