AdBlue is going to be a big part of the ‘greener’ future of the motor industry; getting clued up on it now is important, so you know what it is and how its use might affect you!

AdBlue is going to be a big part of the ‘greener’ future of the motor industry; getting clued up on it now is important, so you know what it is and how its use might affect you!

AdBlue fluid was first introduced to all new diesel vehicles in September of 2015, in an attempt to address global environmental issues. Manufacturers provide newer models of vehicles with systems that utilise AdBlue fluid so less harmful emissions are produced.

Diesel engines are known to produce a number of different damaging air pollutants that have the potential to cause problems with breathing and the body’s respiratory system in vulnerable people. Nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide are two of the most notorious emissions in relation to diesel vehicles because they contribute to problems such as acid rain and smog.

Nitrogen oxide is considered to be one of the most damaging pollutants that are emitted by engines because it causes reactions with other gases in the atmosphere to form tiny particles which have the ability to damage sensitive lung tissue in both humans and animals.

AdBlue is particularly formulated to work in tandem with SCR technology. SCR technology is an advanced control system which removes the most damaging oxides from a diesel engine’s exhaust emissions, using AdBlue to put it into effect.

So, what is AdBlue fluid? Well, for clarity it is not a fuel itself (or even a fuel additive). It is an exhaust fluid that has its own separate tank and is stored in a completely different place from where the vehicle’s fuel is stored. Contrary to the name, AdBlue is also a colourless liquid.

AdBlue is made of 32.5% urea and 67.5% deionised water. When the engine begins to heat up, the AdBlue fluid also gets hotter and releases something called ammonia which acts as a catalyst. The ammonia then begins to trigger a chemical reaction that converts nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water which are two substances that are completely harmless. These substances are then expelled into the air as exhaust gases which mitigate the damage done to the environment by vehicles that use diesel.

Whenever you go and get your vehicle serviced, the AdBlue fluid should get topped up; although, you may still need to fill it up on your own accord once or twice in between services if you want to comply with emission standards. A blue filler cap indicates where the AdBlue fluid should go, and if you need a new one, we sell them here on our website!

We hope that you found this article informative! We leave you with an open invitation to check out the AdBlue caps on our website, where we sell a huge variety of spare parts that your truck could ever need, come check it out!