How Much AdBlue Should Be Added?

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LeEmery
07/28/25 8:56pm
Generally, 3 to 5 liters of AdBlue are used per 100 liters of diesel fuel. In other words, the usage of AdBlue is approximately 3% to 5% of the fuel consumption. Strictly speaking, there is no precise and uniform answer to this question. Whether a vehicle needs AdBlue should be determined by the display on the dashboard. Here is some additional information: 1. Normally, the remaining level of AdBlue will be displayed on the dashboard (similar to the fuel gauge). When the AdBlue is depleted, a warning light will illuminate on the vehicle. It is recommended to add AdBlue when the remaining level drops below approximately 20%. 2. AdBlue is the common name; its formal name is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), and it is also known as automotive urea, vehicle urea, or automotive environmental urea. AdBlue is an essential consumable in SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology.
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