New rules on replenishment of diesel exhaust fluid will allow vehicle manufacturers more leeway in equipping cars and trucks with DEF tanks without certifying them individually, according to the ...

Diesel fuel has undoubtedly taken a lump or two over the last decade-and-a-half. But even Volkswagen's infamous "Dieselgate" scandal couldn't completely derail diesel engines as a viable, more ...

Diesel engines like the 3.0L Duramax require special maintenance, including the use of DEF, or Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Now, GM ...

Maintaining optimal performance and ensuring compliance with emissions standards go hand in hand for operators of diesel trucks. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a critical component in achieving both.

Adding diesel exhaust fluid to trucks has become fairly routine, despite some of the anxiety that came along with the debut of this new fluid a decade ago, needed to cut emissions using selective ...

Which diesel exhaust fluid is best? When you have a diesel vehicle, besides adding fuel, you need to add diesel exhaust fluid. Diesel-powered vehicles require diesel exhaust fluid to reduce engine ...

Maintaining the integrity of DEF is vital to protect Tier 4 engines, but it may not be as easy as you think. Common elements found around containers and tanks, on your equipment, and in your shop, can ...

Since 2010, diesel-powered on-highway trucks in North America have been using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) as an exhaust after-treatment technique to control nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions. And ...

Most diesel truck owners understand how to put diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in their trucks. However, some make the mistake of getting DEF in their fuel tank instead of the dedicated DEF tank. As the ...

According to the Farmer's Almanac, the winter of 2020 will be filled with bitterly cold weather from the eastern parts of the Rockies and east to the Appalachian Mountains and Northeast U.S. However, ...

Every day, technical support teams at construction equipment manufacturers and dealers get calls from customers covering any number of topics. A common engine-related call involves diesel exhaust ...