It's not classed as any sort of hazmat, although you want to make sure not to ingest it or get it into your eyes. Used properly, it won't be harmful to any vehicle systems.
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) is used as a consumable in SCR (selective catalytic reduction) in order to lower NOx concentration in the diesel exhaust emissions from diesel engines.
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No. They have other exhaust regulation devices, such as the EGR (exhaust gas regulator), DPF (diesel particulate filter), and DEF (diesel exhaust fluid).
There are many benefits of a diesel exhaust or DEF diesel exhaust fluid. It is very efficient and it has lower concentrations of nitrogen in the fumes which it releases. It is an aqueous urea solution with 67.5% of it deionised water.
No.No.
The working fluid in an internal combustion engine like a diesel would simply be the air it sucks in and passes out in the exhaust.
It is a solution of pure water and 32.5% urea. It is injected into the exhaust stream to lower emissions.
Already been done. Diesel Particulate Filters and Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
32.5%
No, the Mercedes Sprinter did not start using diesel emissions fluid until the 2010 model year.
Petrol, it has a lower flash point and is more flammable than diesel
"Yes, all types of exhaust, whether it is from a Duramax Diesel truck, or a gas car, can be harmful to your health. If your vehicle is left on in your garage while you are in there, you can die from the chemicals."