What does the AdBlue heater do?

THE ADBLUE HEATER HEATS THE ADBLUE TO REMOVE NO2 FOR EMISSIONS, HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY.

What is Volkswagen AdBlue?

AdBlue®, a water/urea based operating fluid, is stored in a tank (like diesel fuel), however, unlike fuel it is not injected into the engine, but directly into a specially modified part of the vehicle’s exhaust.

How do you reset the AdBlue warning on a VW Golf?

Usually to reset the AdBlue warning light it is sufficient to add more additive and reset the computer by turning the key to the on position for 30 seconds (without starting the engine, just turning the key), turning it off and waiting another 30 seconds.

How much does AdBlue cost per mile?

“If drivers fill up themselves, a top-up of Adblue will cost in the region of £20, which equates to as little as 0.3 pence per mile,” he says. “In comparison, paying a garage for an Adblue top-up can cost anywhere between £60 and £90, which can equate to more than one penny per mile.

What is an AdBlue tank?

AdBlue is the trade name for a type of diesel exhaust fluid. It’s a mixture of urea and deionised water that’s stored in a separate tank from the car’s fuel. When the car’s engine is running, tiny amounts of AdBlue are squirted onto the exhaust gas produced, turning the NOx into nitrogen and water.

Is AdBlue the same as def?

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) also known as AdBlue®, is a non-toxic, colourless, odourless and non-flammable fluid. Stored in a dedicated tank in your car, it is injected into the exhaust system to clean exhaust gases.

How do I get rid of AdBlue warning?

There’s no manual way of resetting your AdBlue warning light – the only thing you can do is top up. Once you’ve refilled to the minimum level, the warning light will disappear.

Can you overfill an AdBlue tank?

When the AdBlue level starts to become low, a symbol illuminates in the driver display and the Refill AdBlue well in advance No restart after %1 %2 message is shown. Do not overfill the tank.

How do I reset AdBlue?

Mercedes Adblue Reset

  1. Turn ignition on once.
  2. Press and hold the gas pedal. Keep the gas pedal pressed until the glow plug comes back on.
  3. Wait for the glow plug light to stop blinking. Then turn off the ignition.
  4. Wait 10 seconds with the ignition off.
  5. Turn the ignition back on.
  6. Press the gas pedal two times.