AdBlue is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of urea and de-ionised water. Lots of people think AdBlue is made of pig urine – it's not. The urea used in AdBlue is a high purity man-made solution – pig urine wouldn't be pure or sterile enough for a commercial product.Regarding this, is there pig's urine in AdBlue?
AdBlue® is a synthetic, highly purified solution of urea and demineralized water NOT pigs urine. Whilst the chemical urea is in pigs' urine, it is found in much lower concentration alongside many other elements.
Beside above, is diesel exhaust fluid made from pig urine? This fluid is composed of Urea and deionized water. Pig urine (or cow, horse, even human) is largely urea and many people refer to DEF as pig urine even though the majority of DEF on the market is not made using animal byproducts. Regardless, the name has stuck.
Thereof, what is AdBlue fluid made of?
AdBlue is a liquid solution of urea (the stuff found in urine), and when it meets a hot exhaust system it releases ammonia which is a catalyst to a chemical reaction that converts dangerous Nitrogen Oxides into two harmless products – water vapour and Nitrogen.
Can you make AdBlue?
So making AdBlue is not simply adding urea into the water. Same for urea. The urea used is manufactured specifically for the production of AdBlue. Few suppliers can produce the high-quality urea needed to ensure AdBlue complies to the stringent ISO 22241-1 specification.
Can I refill AdBlue myself?
Garages should refill AdBlue as part of a diesel car's routine servicing. However, it's possible to refill a tank of AdBlue yourself. Some service stations have AdBlue dispensing pumps. Some car makers, including Peugeot, suggest you take the car to a dealer, which will do a refill for a fixed price of £9.99.Can I use water instead of AdBlue?
AdBlue is 67.5% de-ionized water, without any minerals / ions. Essentially de-ionized water and tap water are different and tap water should not be added into AdBlue tank. When tap water is in the AdBlue tank, the minerals and ions will be dozed into the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust treatment system.How long does a tank of AdBlue last?
18 months
Can you top up AdBlue anytime?
You can top it off at any time. As far as I know, the warning comes on only when you're low on fluid and not on any sort of time-based schedule, so if you keep it full then you'll never see the warning.How long will AdBlue last?
600 miles
Can cars run on urine?
Your next car could run on pee. A team of researchers in the UK is turning urine into electricity. IT'S AN ADOLESCENT ACT OF VANDALISM, probably more talked about than actually performed, but urinating into a fuel tank may one day have a practical and powerful purpose.Is Blue def cow urine?
Urea is naturally produced when the liver breaks down protein or amino acids, and ammonia. The kidneys then transfer the urea from the blood to the urine. This is then furthur synthesized to make Urea-formaldahyde. This is then added to water, and a colorant is added (blue), and sold as DEF.Does AdBlue reduce fuel consumption?
Does AdBlue have an effect on my fuel consumption? The use of SCR technology and AdBlue® enables the optimisation of combustion, which can lead to a reduction of consumption for some vehicles. This consumption reduction is already integrated into the figures claimed by car manufacturers.Does AdBlue increase mpg?
AdBlue is a water-based solution that breaks-down harmful NOx emissions which are a bi-product of diesel engines. Manufacturers say AdBlue technology can reduce harmful NOx emissions by as much as 90% whilst also seeing a gain in fuel efficiency with as much as a 5% increase in mpg.Are there different grades of AdBlue?
AdBlue is a proprietary name, like Hoover and iPhone: i.e. there are not different types or brands of AdBlue, though there may at any time be different brands selling other urea-based solutions that perform the same function. AdBlue is stored in a tank in the vehicle, and is injected into the SCR system as required.Can I buy AdBlue at petrol stations?
You can buy AdBlue from retail stations or from resellers of fuel and other spare-parts for large goods vehicles. AdBlue can be delivered direct to your depot or garage in bulk from a road tanker to your bulk storage tank, or packaged in an IBC or drum.Does AdBlue freeze?
A. A 32.5% solution of AdBlue will begin to crystallize and freeze at -11 deg C. At 32.5%, both the urea and water will freeze at the same rate, ensuring that as it thaws, the fluid does not become diluted, or over concentrated. If the AdBlue freezes and is thawed, it does not change its efficiency.Where can I fill up AdBlue?
Where do I refill the AdBlue® tank? Most cars and vans have a blue filler cap for AdBlue® next to black diesel cap under the fuel filler cover. Some earlier SCR models have the AdBlue® filler positioned in the boot/trunk (near the spare wheel) or engine compartment (similar to windscreen wash).What happens if you put AdBlue in your diesel tank?
"If you put AdBlue in your diesel tank you will find out very quickly. The vehicle will probably travel maybe 50 yards up the road and the filter will block solid and you'll get no fuel into the system. He says if diesel is detected, you can drain your tank and flush it out, and hopefully you haven't ruined the pump.How big is the AdBlue tank?
For some context, a Volkswagen Passat uses around 1.5 litres of AdBlue every 620 miles, and the tank size is 13 litres, so a full tank of AdBlue is good for about 8,000 miles of driving.What is BlueHDi?
BlueHDi is the name given to PEUGEOT's latest generation of fuel and environmentally efficient Diesel engines. BlueHDi engines meet Euro 6 standards thanks to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Particle Filtration processes. BlueHDi delivers the cleanest diesel engine possible and exceptional fuel economy.Can cars use AdBlue pumps?
No, unfortunately filling your car up with AdBlue® at a pump is not possible yet. The pumps of AdBlue® at gas stations are available for trucks only and are not suited for filling up cars. 
