How many kilometers should a China V standard new car add urea?
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China V standard new cars should add urea every 3,000-4,000 kilometers. The urea indicator on the car dashboard shows that the special urea reductant fluid level is too low, and the warning light may indicate failure to restart the engine or AdBlue system malfunction. Consumption standard: Taking a heavy-duty truck equipped with a 32-liter urea tank as an example, the vehicle consumes about 100 liters of urea every 7,200 kilometers, which means it needs to be refilled every 2,300 kilometers; this is approximately equivalent to 3-5% of fuel consumption. Refilling method: To avoid urea shortage during driving, keep 1-2 barrels of 10-liter packaged Jieshi Blue urea solution in the vehicle. Therefore, the exact timing needs to be calculated based on usage.
I've been driving a China V standard diesel vehicle for several years, and regarding adding urea for new vehicles, it's generally recommended to check it every 10,000 kilometers or so. If the blue indicator light on the dashboard comes on, you need to top it up promptly. Urea is the key liquid used in the SCR system to reduce exhaust pollution. If you don't add it in time, the engine may automatically limit torque and reduce speed, affecting driving safety. Once, I delayed adding until 12,000 kilometers, and the car became sluggish, unable to pick up speed; worse, exceeding emission standards could result in fines. New vehicle manuals usually provide detailed recommendations, suggesting adding urea approximately every 8,000 to 15,000 kilometers, depending on your driving habits—highway driving consumes it slower, while frequent stop-and-go city traffic may use it up faster. Make it a habit to check the fluid level during each maintenance, keeping it above 20% for peace of mind. Urea is very cheap, just over 10 yuan a bottle, so don’t skimp on it and risk damaging the engine.
Since I started working with diesel vehicles, I've learned the importance of urea. For new China V emission standard vehicles, urea refills aren't fixed - typically needing replenishment every 9,000 to 14,000 km. This is because the SCR system consumes urea to process nitrogen oxides, with consumption rates tied to driving conditions: steady highway cruising might last 15,000 km, while urban stop-and-go traffic could empty the tank by 7,000 km. The dashboard warning light is your best reminder - a yellow light indicates several hundred kilometers remaining, but don't wait until it turns red for emergency refills, as this risks triggering system lockout and torque limitation. As someone who regularly drives these vehicles, I've developed the habit of periodic fluid level checks - testing every six months or 10,000 km. The key is never neglecting maintenance, which both protects the environment and prevents unexpected breakdowns. Always use genuine AdBlue when refilling, with anti-counterfeit packaging ensuring high purity.
As a National V vehicle owner, I think adding urea for new cars is needed approximately every 10,000 kilometers. Urea solution helps purify exhaust emissions. When the dashboard warning light comes on, you should add it promptly to avoid power limitation. Consumption is lower during highway driving with better fuel efficiency, while congested short-distance driving might require earlier refills. The cost is minimal, just tens of yuan per refill. Timely addition also helps prevent pollution.
