How many litres of Adblue go into the tank?
How many litres of Adblue go into the tank ?
Find out the capacity of your Adblue tank !
1. What is AdBlue and what is it used for?
AdBlue is an aqueous urea solution used in the automotive industry, consisting of water (67.5%) and urea (32.5%). It is injected into the exhaust system before the catalytic converter, where it is converted into ammonia and carbon dioxide. The ammonia reacts with the nitrogen oxides in the catalytic converter to form harmless nitrogen and water vapour. In this way, AdBlue helps neutralise harmful nitrogen oxides, which are more dangerous than carbon dioxide (among other things, they are highly carcinogenic). The product is used in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems in diesel cars.
The SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system can freeze due to the composition of the water solution and urea. Check our separate article to find out how to avoid serious breakdowns during winter: Crystallization of AdBlue fluid (UREA) - Why should you take care of your car's SCR system ?
2. How much and how often do you fill up with AdBlue? Is it possible to pour too much AdBlue?
Most modern cars are fitted with systems that monitor the level of AdBlue. When the level is low, a warning will appear on the dashboard. Some vehicles may also display a message that AdBlue needs to be topped up for a certain number of kilometres before it is completely depleted.
Typically, the AdBlue tank has sufficient capacity for the fluid to last for several thousand kilometres. On average, 1 litre of AdBlue is sufficient to cover approximately 1,500-2,000 kilometres, depending on driving style. When the system sends out a warning, it is best to pour in around 10 litres of AdBlue, which is enough to cover a minimum of 10 kilometres and ensure that the maximum level in the tank is not exceeded. In the next section, we will present you with a table showing the exact Adblue tank capacities for PSA Group cars.
Is it possible to pour too much AdBlue? More dangerous than overfilling (which mainly involves the risk of spillage) is opening the tank and filling it while the engine is running. This can cause the system to become aerated and damage the pump. Always switch off the engine and ignition before opening the reservoir!
3. Table showing the capacities of the most common Adblue tanks:
| Tank capacity [L] | OE / OEM tank references |
|---|---|
DW12 2.2 HDI 18,6 litres |
9824786280 |
| 9818559480 9808378080 9818559280 9813819480 9807475580 9817601880 9818716680 9812914780 9818703780 9807475780 9825645580 9849387080 9818559380 9815111480 9826092180 | |
| 9810883580 9827216280 9827948380 9818630780 9808625280 9818531680 9807394780 9818630780 | |
| 9822257280 9816290480 |
