Is AdBlue expensive to buy?
How much does AdBlue cost and where can I buy it? A 10-litre bottle of AdBlue should cost around £15 from a motoring discount store or fuel station, while a main dealer might charge £2. It’s worth noting that AdBlue degrades over time, so there’s little point keeping unused solution in the garage. AdBlue Price Per Litre Our AdBlue prices start at as little as 48p per litre when purchasing our 1000L Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), and range upwards if you’re looking to purchase a smaller quantity of AdBlue, like our 5L Jerry Cans. The higher quantity of AdBlue you require, the lower the cost you pay per litre.AdBlue is not expensive to produce although transportation can be costly. Buy 10 litres of AdBlue diesel solution for around £12 to £15 delivered.
Can I use any brand of AdBlue?
All AdBlue is made to an international standard (32. AdBlue. Wherever you get your AdBlue from, you’ll get a colourless, odourless and non-flammable liquid – so it won’t smell like you’re weeing in your tank when you fill it up. There are two major AdBlue ingredients that make up the liquid. AdBlue is a colourless liquid made from a mixture of high-purity urea (32. The solution poses little risk to humans or the environment as it is mostly water-based.While there are different names for AdBlue®, such as Bluedef, BlueTec and so forth, all mixes should contain the same solution of 32. The German Association of the Automotive Industry’s AdBlue® marque can be confidently relied upon to meet these requirements, while others may not.Using water instead of AdBlue – In short, you mustn’t use water instead of AdBlue, or water down the AdBlue in anyway. AdBlue is a mixture of urea and 67. Where as tap water contains a lot of minerals and ions that is harmful to the vehicle exhaust treatment system.It is made from a high-purity urea solution and requires a specific manufacturing process to meet the required standards. It is not recommended to make your own AdBlue. AdBlue is a very high-purity urea solution and can be corrosive to some materials and surfaces.You should never use water instead of AdBlue®, and the VDA notes that vehicles should not use urea solutions not denoted by the ‘AdBlue’ trademark. While inexpensive, these can harm the SCR catalytic converter, so it’s always best to stick with legitimate, branded AdBlue®.