Tagged: DEF

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) Globe

DEF Plentiful Sellers Say

DEF plentiful, sellers say despite Russia being leading importer & amidst ongoing war with Ukraine that has put pricing and availability pressure on anything that flows from or through those countries, including urea — a critical chemical in diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) of which…

Trucks on snowy winter highway road

Cold Weather Stresses Truck Components

Cold weather can cause headaches for drivers and maintenance managers alike. Most industry veterans are familiar with the havoc that winter can cause for a truck’s fundamental components. However, many are not as comfortable with…

Diesel Exhaust Fuel, DEF, Diagram

Simple Steps Can Maximize DEF

As the number of trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology continues to rise, fleet and maintenance managers are wondering how to make the most out of their diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is required to keep their vehicles running and compliant with the EPA’s Heavy Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.

Hino truck and its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) next to the Diesel particulate filter (DPF) with regeneration process by the late fuel injection to control exhaust temperature to burn off soot

DEF requires proper handling

Editor’s note: What follows is a quick tutorial on what diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is and how truck operators should use it. hat is DEF (diesel exhaust fluid)? DEF is the reactant necessary for the...

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