What is an AdBlue injector?

The four-cylinder diesel engine uses SCR technology for its exhaust-gas aftertreatment, during which process an injector adds the AdBlue urea to the exhaust pipe, thus triggering a chemical process – SCR – in the catalytic converter. …

What happens if you run out of AdBlue Mercedes?

What happens if AdBlue runs out? If the AdBlue is not topped up and is allowed to run out, the message ‘Refill AdBlue Start not possible’ will appear, and the engine will not start. In order to resolve this issue, you must top up with at least 3 litres of AdBlue.

Can I add any AdBlue to my Mercedes?

Mercedes-Benz Genuine AdBlue must only be poured into the vehicle’s separate AdBlue® tank – AdBlue® must not be put into the diesel fuel tank. Do not mix AdBlue® with any additives and do not dilute AdBlue® with water.

How do I reset my Mercedes AdBlue warning?

Mercedes Adblue Reset

1. Turn ignition on once.
2. Press and hold the gas pedal. Keep the gas pedal pressed until the glow plug comes back on.
3. Wait for the glow plug light to stop blinking. Then turn off the ignition.
4. Wait 10 seconds with the ignition off.
5. Turn the ignition back on.
6. Press the gas pedal two times.

Where does the AdBlue fluid go in a Mercedes?

The AdBlue fluid is sprayed in the exhaust gasses and lowers the NO x emissions. If you see an AdBlue Warning light on your instrument cluster, it may be time to refill your Mercedes-Benz with AdBlue.

What does Mercedes AdBlue do to the exhaust?

Mercedes AdBlue Problems AdBlue is just another name for Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEF. This solution of urea in water is injected into exhaust gases as a part of the exhaust treatment system called selective catalytic reduction or SCR. This process converts up to 90% of the harmful nitrogen oxides produced by the vehicle into nitrogen and water.

Why does my Mercedes W205 have An AdBlue warning?

My W205 (2014) with 60.000 miles is presenting a Adblue warning + Check Engine Light. – No safe mode, drives normally. No idea what happen! This is strange because the car had all maintenance done at Mercedes and only drove 5.000 miles since the last service.

How do you add AdBlue to a Mercedes BlueTec?

Adding AdBlue to Mercedes-Benz BlueTec cars such as W221, W463, W166 is very easy and simple. Open the fuel door lid. Note the blue cap next to the fuel fill cap. Add the required AdBlue. Don’t mix AdBlue with diesel fluid. Make sure to add AdBlue to the correct tank.