The next step is the pour the liquid into the tank with the help of an anti-spill nozzle or a funnel. Ensure to refill the tank until it is full. Adblue decomposes into ammonia and then into carbon dioxide. At present, most diesel cars are equipped with SCR technology and they arrive with separate Adblue tanks for this purpose. You may be asking ‘what’s AdBlue and why do I need it?” AdBlue is a special liquid that’s sprayed into diesel car exhausts to reduce the amount of harmful gases released into the environment by diesel engines.

There are several ways you can top up your AdBlue tank. Firstly, most big-branded service stations have AdBlue filling stations, particularly in HGV lanes. SCR technology is known as “Selective Catalytic Reduction.” This is a post-combustion treatment technology that is specific for diesel vehicles. Adblue is synthetic urea and it helps by turning nitrogen oxide into harmless steam and nitrogen. Adblue is stored in a separate tank just like fuel and can be used only for vehicles that run on diesel. Most vehicles that have larger engines prefer to use Adblue. Here are some of the benefits of using Adblue. Helps reduce harmful emissions AdBlue filling stations are beneficial for vehicles and fleets, as it means drivers can refuel and fill up their AdBlue at the same time.This International standard protects your vehicle from possible contamination which could cause thousands of pounds of damage. By using a urea solution of incorrect or low quality, that does not follow these standards you are running the risk of costly repairs. Be sure to store Adblue in tanks that are specifically designed for Adblue storage. These tanks are built to protect the solution from any accidental damages. Adblue is also helpful in contributing to global warming by preventing harmful emissions that enter the atmosphere.

It is advised not to start the vehicle immediately right after refilling the Adblue. You will need to wait for unit the onboard computer has validated the refill. You might need to wait for a couple of minutes for this process. Thankfully, topping up the AdBlue reservoir is easy and cheap. Our Halfords AdBlue 10l includes all the fluid you need and comes with a handy pouring spout to make refilling a doddle.

How to top-up AdBlue

The AdBlue solution is made up of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionised water. The urea in AdBlue is made by heating up synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. The urea is then added to the de-ionised water to create AdBlue. The first step is to find the Adblue tank. This tank will be beneath the bonnet or near the diesel filler cap. If you are still unable the find the Adblue tank, be sure to refer to the owner’s manual to locate the tank. Ensure to store Adblue at the right temperate. You cannot store Adblue in extreme heat or extreme cold. The normal temperature to store Adblue must be between 0 to 30 degrees Celsius.