Five things truck drivers should know about diesel exhaust fluid( DEF)
Premium vs. regular diesel fuel
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Five things truck drivers should know about diesel exhaust fluid( DEF)
Rich Pauly Energy Sales( 952) 466-3720
richp @ midcountycoop. com
1. Diesel exhaust fluid( DEF) is a mix of two parts deionized water and one part urea. DEF is a non-hazardous product. Many ask,“ Will it freeze?” The answer is yes, but the vehicle’ s DEF system has a heater on it to bring it back to liquid form.
2. Urea is the active ingredient in DEF, and it is also used in fertilizers, plastics, animal feed, and pharmaceutical applications.
3. DEF is a pure product and shouldn’ t be combined with any other materials. If you use an old plastic jug or metal container to transfer bulk DEF to your truck, you will run the risk of putting contaminants into the DEF system that could cause it to fail. This could also void the DEF warranty and your vehicle’ s manufacturer warranty.
4. If your truck came from the factory with a DEF system, it will not function properly without it. Vehicle manufacturers are required by the EPA to make it impossible
for a truck to run properly without DEF. In some trucks, running without DEF will cause the truck to slow to 5 mph or not run at all.
5. Watch for warning lights! When DEF levels are low, an amber-colored light will usually be displayed. As levels drop further, the light will begin to flash. If you run the DEF tank empty, you should see a red light start to flash and possibly hear an alarm also.
We have DEF and DEF equipment available for your truck, tractor, or equipment.
If you’ re looking to upgrade your fueling equipment or lubricant needs, we have new and used equipment in stock and on sale. Check out the ad in this newsletter. Give us a call at 952-466-3720 and let us help.
Premium vs. regular diesel fuel
Quay Zander Petroleum Operations
( 952) 466-3727
quayz @ midcountycoop. com
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Compared to standard # 2 diesel, Premium Diesel Fuels from Mid- County Energy have additives that can improve your vehicle performance and reduce costly downtime:
• Biocide – Every gallon of our Premium Diesel has biocide added to it. This will eliminate any possibility of algae or fungi growth in your fuel tank or storage tank. It is fast acting
and it confuses the bacteria to keep it from becoming resistant to the treatment.
• Increased lubricity – Our Premium Diesel exceeds the lubricity standard in ASTM D975 and EMA premium diesel requirements. It is designed to reduce friction and provide protection against accelerated wear to prolong your fuel system’ s life.
• Detergents – Fuel injectors get dirty over time, which leads to lower engine performance and less mileage per gallon. Our Premium Diesel Fuel includes detergents to help keep your fuel injectors clean and maintain the proper fuel spray pattern to avoid incomplete combustion. Results include reduced emissions and enhanced fuel economy.
• Stability – Improves storage life by 2-3 times as long by preventing the formulation of gums. It also reduces or delays thermal oxidation to prevent filter plugging.
• Corrosion / Rust Inhibition – Mid-County Premium Diesel Fuel prevents corrosion of fuel storage tanks along with your vehicle tank. It also protects your injectors and fuel systems from corrosion and rust formation prolonging your fuel equipment life.
At Mid-County Energy, our Premium Diesel Fuels are designed for optimal efficiency and performance. Call us today at( 952) 466-3720 to place an order or learn more.
I would like to welcome Jeff Hart to the Mid-County Energy team. Jeff is our new service and energy driver. He has been busy training with Steve, Dusty, Rich, and Dale. Read more about Jeff on page 3.
Have a safe spring!
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