What does DEF mean for diesel vehicles?
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DEF in diesel vehicles stands for Diesel Exhaust Fluid. When this warning light comes on, it indicates that the urea level is running low, reminding the owner to replenish it promptly. Diesel Exhaust Fluid, commonly referred to in China as automotive urea, vehicle urea, or automotive environmental urea, is a consumable essential for SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) technology. Urea is a liquid used in SCR technology to reduce nitrogen oxide pollutants in diesel vehicle emissions. It consists of 67.5% deionized water and 32.5% high-purity urea. Failure to use DEF, or using DEF of insufficient purity or inferior quality, can result in the vehicle's engine automatically reducing its speed.