The Ultimate Guide to Understanding DEF

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

Комментарии • 49

  • @Kayandmart
    @Kayandmart 7 месяцев назад +5

    Such a good video and good info for a guy like me who just order his first sprinter, Thanks

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      No problem 👍

  • @dthomas3065
    @dthomas3065 7 месяцев назад +3

    Great video.
    I have a 21 Sprinter and sure wish Mercedes had a light that turned on when the DPF goes into regeneration mode. Having to frequently cycle through the dash screens to see the DPF load is a pain

  • @howlandent
    @howlandent 2 месяца назад

    Please do the video on the DPF, we just bought our first sprinter a Pleasure Way Ascent TS and I need to know more about it.This was a great video, you are very good at explaining things.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! We added your idea to the video idea list!

  • @DarrenOverby
    @DarrenOverby 7 месяцев назад +5

    It's become frustratingly difficult to find gas stations in California that sell something other than B20. I've driven for miles, stopping exit after exit looking for #2. Does anyone know of any apps that will show you which stations sell #2? Putting in a "couple gallons" won't get you very far when you are driving long stretches in I-15, I-10 and I-40.

  • @azores-pv6ft
    @azores-pv6ft 7 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent Excellent Excellent presentation. Thank you

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      You are most welcome

  • @DevneyS
    @DevneyS 7 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video! Thank you for the education!

  • @stevewood4995
    @stevewood4995 7 месяцев назад +2

    I had a problem with my Dodge ram from one of those truckstops, and the dealer told me never fill up with those deaf tanks. They get contaminated, always use them in the box.

  • @elee325
    @elee325 7 месяцев назад +2

    Dang, being a plug-and-play guy, I would have bought a gas van instead of a diesel. If anyone wants to take my built-up 2022 Sprinter for your built-up gas van, let me know. Mine is priced around $125k if seriously interested. Great video, thx Vanland.

  • @cmacblue42
    @cmacblue42 7 месяцев назад

    There’s also HPR Diesel at the Propel stations which are chemically exact to Diesel 2. Good option in CA where B20 reigns and Diesel2 is expensive.

  • @angiechi1622
    @angiechi1622 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for the presentation! Exactly what I’ve been looking for.👍👍

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      You are welcome!

  • @leahflinn2913
    @leahflinn2913 2 месяца назад

    Excellant video Thanks

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  2 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @bonnierodger7719
    @bonnierodger7719 7 месяцев назад +1

    Stay in the teaching lane…you are awesome! I am DIY sprinter builder who watches RUclips to learn.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Make sure your subscribed & for even more content you can go to Vanland.com!

  • @morninglasssurfboards6904
    @morninglasssurfboards6904 7 месяцев назад +1

    Re: def- What is considered a “short distance”?

  • @Ricardo-SW
    @Ricardo-SW 7 месяцев назад +1

    When filling from the jugs, how do you prevent overfilling- is there a way that collapsible hose shuts off when the DEF level reaches its end, or is it just blind luck? Similarly, what about the pump fill- does it shut off like the diesel/gas fill does?

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад +1

      The jugs can overflow the DEF tank if you’re not careful. The pump will shut off just like a fuel pump when it senses the tank is full.

  • @marianomarquet8795
    @marianomarquet8795 2 месяца назад +1

    Def is good for the grass too, haha, but it's funny how they want to "save the planet" and they push the def thing that requires a lot of plastic and cardboard, plus the amount of diesel used to ship that around. But hey, less contamination out of your engine.

  • @dhawkr.3678
    @dhawkr.3678 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for the info. I'll hold out for the Transit Trail.

  • @gallerykitchensandbaths1878
    @gallerykitchensandbaths1878 7 месяцев назад +2

    I was told to always keep your DEF tank filled at all times. Do not let it go to empty the dried DEF flakes can clog your filter.

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      This is true. Shouldn’t really go below 50% ideally.

  • @jamestreanor182
    @jamestreanor182 7 месяцев назад +4

    I've seen 100% biofuel at stations in California many times. I have also loaded B20 many times, makes me paranoid now. But I do change oil much more often then the suggested intervals. I also try to fill in Nevada as much as possible (I live nearby) and have a bigger fuel tank. Wow, a DPF cleaning video, that sounds great. I cant wait!

  • @cnevins3866
    @cnevins3866 7 месяцев назад +1

    Well done 🎉

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! 🙏

  • @bassmonk2920
    @bassmonk2920 7 месяцев назад +1

    Maybe get a Ford Transit for a class B van conversion....except for those heated seats in the Sprinter

    • @danubiosalas4231
      @danubiosalas4231 7 месяцев назад

      For the amount you save by buying a Transit (including ease of repair, finding mechanics/dealers, etc.) you can buy an electric blanket for each seat. Hahahaha

  • @iTemko
    @iTemko 7 месяцев назад +2

    It seems they've fixed the large fuel filler issue in Sprinter 2024

    • @VanLand
      @VanLand  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the info!

  • @Mill72
    @Mill72 7 месяцев назад

    Ah seeing you were in Sonoma County. Filming at the Rotten Robbies fuel station in Santa Rosa. Newest diesel fuel being sold in California. Is Renewable Diesel. Crazy high cetane which is good, cleaner burn, no difference in mpg, performance, driveability, etc.. The Cheveron and Union 76 are at the pumps with Renewable Diesel. Shell I believe is rolling out also. All diesel engines can use it. My ‘22 Ram CTD used since new and runs flawlessly with emission system. Also do not purchase DPF jugs that sits in the sunlight (like at the fuel station you were at) it will degrade over time. Also look at the date. Blue Def has Julian Date code.

  • @svenhodaka9145
    @svenhodaka9145 7 месяцев назад

    When I see how much it takes to design and maintain a Sprinter diesel engine to meet emissions (defluid, dpfilter, catalytic converter, B5 & B20 biodiesel, dpf regeneration, error codes, limp mode, etc 🤷‍♂️), can someone explain to me why I want to buy a diesel Sprinter vs a gasoline Transit? I drove both and was underwhelmed by the Sprinter!
    Please help me understand 🤔.

  • @boosttv5688
    @boosttv5688 7 месяцев назад

    Def makes a good fertilizer

  • @pamlamar1253
    @pamlamar1253 Месяц назад

    DPf?

  • @iTemko
    @iTemko 7 месяцев назад

    Are DEF or analogs available in Latin America/Canada/Europe?

    • @iwanemanuel
      @iwanemanuel 18 дней назад

      Ok maybe a bit late for you but DEF is known as Adblue in Europe (and Turkey) and Arla 32 in S.America. It's widely available in Europe and fairly widely available in S.America (excepting some of the poorer countries). Where they roll around in fancy BMWs, there will be DEF.

  • @jonnyutah.308
    @jonnyutah.308 2 месяца назад

    Yikes !!! DEF here in California at Costco is always around 13-15$ for that same box.

  • @BreakingElegance
    @BreakingElegance 7 месяцев назад

    I heard if you let that DEF warning come up you are running a risk of destroying your vans engine I never let my DEF guage go under 50-75% I don't need to ruin my engine. Also Jeez that BluDEF box is 30 bux where are you located those cost $14 dollars in costco here

  • @AGreatImage
    @AGreatImage 28 дней назад +1

    DEF: Adding a troublesome system to an otherwise perfectly good diesel engine! I just feel like DEF is an expensive failure just waiting to happen. Not to mention the waste from all of those empty boxes and plastic jugs.

  • @some______guy
    @some______guy 7 месяцев назад +2

    This is called Adblue in Europe.
    Fun fact: it's synthetic cat piss. It sounds like a joke, but that's exactly what it is.

  • @My1xT
    @My1xT 7 месяцев назад

    What is def even in this context?

  • @rrijnders
    @rrijnders 7 месяцев назад

    Gawd! $30 for Blu DEF ?!! Walmart $16. Sam's even a bit cheaper!