DEF Level at Delivery
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My dealer filled it right away when I showed him it wasn't full. He apologized for it not being full and agreed it should have been done as part of the PDI process.
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Is any DEF Fluid good enough or are there certain brands/blends that are compatible and others arent?
Chrysler recommends DEF that is ISO 22241 certified by the API. They claim anything else could damage the system.
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I was at like 1/4 DEF Tank. Went down to pepboys and bought (2) 2.5 gallon BlueDEF tanks. Honestly didn't even know how to check and at $15.00 each didn't warrant my time to go back down to the dealer when it only cost me $30 and 2 minutes to do myself.
One neat thing was I thought I would need a funnel if you get the BlueDEF it has a nice little nozzle with it so you can pick it up and fill it up at the store without needing to go home for something like a funnel. I thought that was neat, but hey i'm pretty simple.
I was actually pretty surprised didn't know how big the tank was never looked it up. Initially bought one filled it in the parking lot and was amazed at how much it took and it took the second one as well. Meter is now full.
One neat thing was I thought I would need a funnel if you get the BlueDEF it has a nice little nozzle with it so you can pick it up and fill it up at the store without needing to go home for something like a funnel. I thought that was neat, but hey i'm pretty simple.
I was actually pretty surprised didn't know how big the tank was never looked it up. Initially bought one filled it in the parking lot and was amazed at how much it took and it took the second one as well. Meter is now full.
Yeah, I almost went to the store and did that today, but honestly is the principal of the matter - if they should be filling the DEF tanks on delivery, someone needs to speak up and tell Chrysler the dealer isn't fulfilling this responsibility.
Mine was below half full at delivery as well. I asked the dealer to fill it up but turned out they have no DEF fluid on hand... Serves me right for being the first diesel in NYC...
They ordered it on the spot and will fill me up when they receive the fluid.
They ordered it on the spot and will fill me up when they receive the fluid.
I filed a complaint with Chrysler. They gave me a long winded answer which amounts to:
Although we suggest in the materials that come with your Jeep that the DEF tank would be full, we do not fill it, and it is your responsibility to negotiate with the dealer to include it in the purchase price, or as a courtesy.
I responded with a few choice words about their misrepresentation of their product. Looks like I'm heading to the auto parts store to pickup some DEF. Not worth the gas to go find a Flying J.
Although we suggest in the materials that come with your Jeep that the DEF tank would be full, we do not fill it, and it is your responsibility to negotiate with the dealer to include it in the purchase price, or as a courtesy.
I responded with a few choice words about their misrepresentation of their product. Looks like I'm heading to the auto parts store to pickup some DEF. Not worth the gas to go find a Flying J.
Update: My salesman called me today in response to the missing "trail rated" badge on my GC. He mentioned "I had an issue with the DEF" and I told him I registered a complaint to Chrysler that their documentation says the truck is delivered with a full tank of DEF, and that their response was they do not fill it.
He has now offered to fill my (now full) DEF tank, and is calling Chrysler to insist that they either update their documentation to not state the truck is delivered with a full tank of DEF, or provide dealers with the DEF needed to fill the EcoDiesels before delivery.
Good on him.
He has now offered to fill my (now full) DEF tank, and is calling Chrysler to insist that they either update their documentation to not state the truck is delivered with a full tank of DEF, or provide dealers with the DEF needed to fill the EcoDiesels before delivery.
Good on him.
Mine also was delivered with about 1/4 , I mentioned it to the dealer,they did not have any onsite. He told me they had to make sure they carried it stock for the future.
He said they needed to keep some on hand for the trucks as well, and told me now that I made him aware he was going to make sure all diesels on his lot are full.
I have a good dealer,small town with good guys and the service manager is my neighbor.
He said they needed to keep some on hand for the trucks as well, and told me now that I made him aware he was going to make sure all diesels on his lot are full.
I have a good dealer,small town with good guys and the service manager is my neighbor.
I am the First person to take delivery out of this very large dealership in West Phoenix and looks like they added only one 2.5 gallon shot of DEF as gauge reads about 2/3rds full. So it looks like JNAP in Michigan is putting about 1 gallon and then dealer will put in two containers and so DEF tank is approx 6 gallons. My dealership knows about urea as they sell tons of diesel 2500 and 3500 Dodge trucks and commercial Dodge trucks.
JNAP has to add some urea to even start the engine for the first time...
Places like NAPA As well as the truck stops have DEF do I will top off my self.
Roland
JNAP has to add some urea to even start the engine for the first time...
Places like NAPA As well as the truck stops have DEF do I will top off my self.
Roland
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I found this article useful. I consider myself a diesel noob so I am learning everything I can
7 tips for handling diesel exhaust fluid this winter
http://farmindustrynews.com/farm-equipment/7-tips-handling-diesel-exhaust-fluid-winter
Finally found a gas station in the Chicago area that serves up pure diesel.
7 tips for handling diesel exhaust fluid this winter
http://farmindustrynews.com/farm-equipment/7-tips-handling-diesel-exhaust-fluid-winter
Finally found a gas station in the Chicago area that serves up pure diesel.
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The truck stop nozzle will fit. I topped mine up just to check out the process as mine was filled at the dealer. After over 800 miles of driving it took less then one gallon.
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The DEF tank holds 8 gallons according to reviews and such.
Thanks Labrat...
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