Why do vehicles need to add urea?
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Vehicles need to add urea to meet emission standards. The effects of not using urea in vehicles include: 1. Exceeding emission limits, causing environmental pollution; 2. Oxidation of chemicals in the vehicle system, leading to clogging of the urea nozzle and rendering the entire system inoperable; 3. Reduced vehicle power. The functions of urea are: treating exhaust to reduce pollutants, optimizing engine performance, and improving fuel consumption. Reasons for urea warning light activation include: 1. Low urea pressure, high urea consumption; 2. Insufficient power, excessively high or low urea consumption; 3. Instrument panel malfunction. Methods to eliminate urea warning light alerts are: 1. Replace the urea solution; 2. Replace the water heating valve; 3. Replace the urea pump and power supply module connector.
I've been driving a diesel car for many years and have added urea several times, mainly to ensure the vehicle meets environmental standards and avoids excessive emissions. Urea is injected into the exhaust system through a specialized setup, where it converts into ammonia and reacts with harmful nitrogen oxides, turning them into harmless nitrogen and water, thus reducing air pollution. Nowadays, strict emission regulations are enforced everywhere, and skipping urea can cause the car to emit black smoke, worsen environmental pollution, increase smog, and harm human health. Additionally, regions like Europe and China implement standards like Euro 6 or China VI, and failing to use urea would violate regulations, leading to hefty fines or driving restrictions. In the long run, this helps reduce greenhouse gases and protects urban air quality. I remember last summer when air quality was poor, the government encouraged increased urea usage to purify the air, and we all responded actively. Overall, adding urea is key to green mobility, making our driving more eco-friendly and reducing the environmental burden.