DEF problems?? Good article

[FuelrelatedWill]

For those that would prefer to avoid issues with DEF. I recommend a small nitrile (rubber) Glove over the cap and neck. Replace after every fill up and no one says you can’t squirt a bit of DEF into a trash can to clean the nozzle!

DEF Contamination and how to avoid it

When it comes to the new emissions-compliant engines, OEMs are preaching the need to maintain clean fluids. But when it comes to the purity of your diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), the cleanliness specs are off the charts. All it takes to contaminate a 5,000-gallon tanker truck of DEF is one-tenth of...

www.equipmentworld.com

 

[Mike]

I am lost in the world of DEF, but wouldn't it make sense to have some sort of filter that is replaced as maintenance within the system to keep junk from contaminating things?

Or is it already there?

asking for a friend

 

[FuelrelatedWill]

I am lost in the world of DEF, but wouldn't it make sense to have some sort of filter that is replaced as maintenance within the system to keep junk from contaminating things?

Or is it already there?

asking for a friend

Great question Mike, There is a filter in the system, however as it mentions in the article this issue comes from a chemical reaction with DEF and metals (minerals) these same minerals are also found in the same stuff we use for ice control (sodium chloride)
Keeping a glove over that cap keeps the trash from falling into the tank and reacting with the DEF. Hope that helps your friend

 

[Ontario Outlaw]

So, basically, have your fIll tube wear a condom to promote safe DEF intercourse?

 

[FuelrelatedWill]

So, basically, have your fIll tube wear a condom to promote safe DEF intercourse?

I must admit I had not thought of that but now that you mention it. 100% accurate

 

[Mike]

Hope that helps your friend

It will, if my friend ever pulls the trigger and gets rid of his dirty diesel 12.7 Detroit, LOL

 

[Mike]

I must admit I had not thought of that but now that you mention it. 100% accurate

Don't encourage him!

 

[FuelrelatedWill]

Don't encourage him!

But Mike he might have more experience with LL’s.
Some like learning by associating things they have experience with

 

[mndriver]

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