What is AdBlue™?
Diesel engines are now required to meet tough NOx standards to help control air pollution. The preferred method involves injecting a high purity fluid called Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue™) into the exhaust system. AdBlue™ works seamlessly with absolutely no effect on the performance of your engine - your driving experience will remain as enjoyable and as efficient as ever.
What does it do?
When your vehicle is utilising AdBlue™, the Nitrogen Oxide produced by your diesel engine will be converted into nitrogen and steam. This considerably reduces the emissions of harmful Nitrogen Oxides, a considerable source of atmospheric pollution.
AdBlue™ is a harmless substance, and very easy to use. It is not a fuel, nor a fuel additive - it is a simple but effective high purity urea solution. It must be used in a dedicated tank on your vehicle, and refilled when required. It is essential that you refill prior to depletion, as your vehicle will not run without it.
You can refill AdBlue™ yourself, although we recommend that you ask your Toyota Dealer / Authorised Repairer. Below are some step by step instructions on how to refill AdBlue™.
Ensure the vehicle is on a level surface.
Push down on the bottle of AdBlue™
Refill AdBlue™ slowly so that it does not spill. Do not remove the bottle until it is fully empty.
Open the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Check that no AdBlue™ remains in the bottle.
Repeat steps 3-5 until approximately 3.8L (4.0qt, 3.3 lmp.qt.) or more of AdBlue™ have been refilled.
Insert a bottle of AdBlue™ and tighten.
Close the AdBlue™ tank cap.
Then check that the engine starts - this may take a few seconds longer than normal.
When using AdBlue™ there are some clear rules that should be followed. The vehicle will not start if the AdBlue™ level is too low.
When refilling AdBlue™
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle parts, paint, etc.
When storing AdBlue™
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle parts, paint, etc., and changes in the chemical compounds of AdBlue™ may cause unpleasant odors.
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