Tag: diesel exhaust fluid

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Dealing with DEF quality: Certification program turns 10, amid continued assurance work
Issues that can arise with out-of-spec diesel exhaust fluid include the perhaps most obvious one — improper urea concentration, which at a drastic-enough level can trigger derating of the engine. Other issues can include expensive repairs.
March 19, 2019
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Business
DEF or dumb?
“I am so sick and tired of literally stumbling over the trash from diesel exhaust fluid. When it’s not sold in bulk at the pump, the amount of waste involved is incredible.”
June 29, 2014
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Business
(Not) Making friends on the road
Sometimes it’s hard, particularly when dogskin boots are involved. “I’m not good at making friends, but I had to comment to the guy wearing them.”
May 22, 2013
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Equipment
A Closer Look: Diesel exhaust fluid
While it performs a sophisticated task, the basis of the selective catalytic reduction system – DEF itself is a simple blend of urea and water.
February 25, 2013
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DEF sales projected to explode in coming years
What’s the potential for DEF sales? Nearly 2 billion gallons a year.
October 23, 2012
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Equipment
Heavy log hauler gets ’er done
Burke Purdon Enterprises of British Columbia, hauling heavy as a contract log hauler, extols the virtues of a relatively young Freightliner model.
September 29, 2012
Freightliner Coronado Log Haul
Business
Half of Love’s offer DEF in bulk
Love’s Travel Stops now has bulk diesel exhaust fluid at more than half of its locations.
April 11, 2012
Business
DEF locator app available
An Air1 diesel exhaust fluid locator app is available for free on Android smartphones, DEF maker Yara announced. Both the Android and iPhone apps will be updated monthly to account for any new retail partnerships and to incorporate additional user feedback, the Tampa, Fla.-based manufacturer said. The Air1 mobile locator application allows drivers to locate […]
October 7, 2011
Business
Pilot Flying J to increase DEF network
Pilot Flying J travel centers are expanding their number of Diesel Exhaust Fluid pump stations. The travel stops now offer 600 fuel lanes at 135 locations, and by May 1, 2012, expect to have 1800 fuel lanes operating at 300 sites. The fuel lanes allow drivers to swipe their card once and pay one transaction […]
September 1, 2011
Business
Navistar sues EPA again over SCR rule
Navistar alleges nitrogen oxide emissions skyrocket when drivers don’t keep diesel exhaust fluid topped off.
July 15, 2011
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Business
EPA seeks SCR alert system
Agency calls on SCR engine makers to develop warning systems that alert drivers when diesel exhaust fluid tank is nearly empty.
June 17, 2011
Business
Engine Spotlight
Navistar’s MaxxForce Big Bore’s non-SCR approach to 2010 emissions offers strong fuel economy and performance.
June 2, 2011
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