Know everything about AdBlue®

AdBlue arises from the need to step up efforts to reduce emissions of harmful gases into the environment and make diesel engine engines cleaner and environmentally friendly.

AdBlue arises from the need to bolster the efforts to reduce harmful gases being emitted into the environment and make diesel engines cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

The product is composed of a solution of urea and water so AdBlue reduces the pollution released by light and heavy diesel vehicles that have a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system installed. The use of AdBlue® can cut up to 90% of harmful Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions that a diesel car produces through its exhaust system following the combustion process.

AdBlue® must be used in most diesel vehicles (cars, vans, trucks and buses), bought after October 2006. Cars and vans only need to use AdBlue® if they were bought after 2014.

The amount of AdBlue® each engine uses depends on various criteria such as driving style, system operating temperature and ambient temperature. On average, each vehicle uses about 1.5 to 2.5 litres for every 1,000 km. You must remember that if the AdBlue® deposit is empty, the vehicle's engine will not start.

WHAT IS ADBLUE?
The product is composed of a solution of urea and water so AdBlue reduces the pollution released by light and heavy diesel vehicles that have a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system installed. The use of AdBlue® can cut up to 90% of harmful Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions that a diesel car produces through its exhaust system following the combustion process.

AdBlue® must be used in most diesel vehicles (cars, vans, trucks and buses), bought after October 2006. Cars and vans only need to use AdBlue® if they were bought after 2014.
HOW DOES ADBLUE WORK?
AdBlue alters the chemical composition of Nitrogen Oxide, neutralising 90% of the emissions of this gas.
IS ADBLUE AN ADDITIVE?
No, AdBlue® is not an additive.

Unlike fuel, AdBlue® is not used in the engine, it is injected directly into the exhaust system and it is stored in a different deposit from the fuel.
WHERE DO I PUT ADBLUE IN MY CAR?
The filler inlet may be behind the fuel tank cover, in the boot or in the engine compartment, depending on the vehicle model.
CAN I PUT ADBLUE IN THE FUEL TANK?
No, never. You must never put AdBlue® in the fuel tank nor should it be mixed with additives or diluted with water.

If you ever put AdBlue® in the fuel tank by mistake, do not turn on the engine and contact your dealer immediately.
HOW MUCH ADBLUE DOES MY CAR USE?
The amount of AdBlue® that is used depends on various criteria such as driving style, system operating temperature and ambient temperature. On average, each vehicle uses about 1.5 to 2.5 litres for every 1,000 km. You must remember that if the AdBlue® deposit is empty the vehicle's engine will not start.
WHERE CAN I GET ADBLUE FOR MY CAR?
PRIO have a large network of fuel stations with AdBlue filling points. See here the PRIO stations with AdBlue filling points nearest to you.