Peugeot recommends that, due to the position of the tank, the refill is carried out by a local dealer, but says that if you intend to do it yourself, the vehicle must be on a flat surface with the engine switched off.

For example, the Volkswagen Touran features an 11-litre tank, while the larger Touareg boasts a 19.5-litre tank. It’s possible to overfill the AdBlue tank on some cars, but it’s more likely to make a mess as it spills out of the filler cap, than to cause any damage. Pay attention to the size of your AdBlue tank and how many litres it can hold. If it’s only 8 litres then make sure to add around 7 litres, just to be safe. How much does AdBlue cost? Vehicles have to meet strict exhaust emissions limitsand the latest standard, Euro 6, is very challenging on Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)limits.A passenger car might consume 1.5 litres of AdBlue every 620 miles, with the size of tank determined by the size of car. Not all car manufacturers use AdBlue technology. But chances are if you’ve got a diesel from Jaguar, Land Rover or any French or German manufacturer, and it was registered new after September 2015, it’ll use AdBlue. How does AdBlue reduce exhaust emissions? How much AdBlue you use is determined by a number of factors, including journey type, driving style, environmental conditions and mileage. Some drivers might be fortunate enough not to require fill-ups between annual car servicesand MOTs.

Once you’ve completely run out of AdBlue you won’t be able to start your car. You’ll get plenty of warnings from your dashboard when your AdBlue is getting low though, so make sure to get on top of it as soon as possible. Many new diesel cars use a fluid called AdBlue. If your car uses AdBlue, you'll probably need to top it up at least once between services. If you run out of AdBlue while you’re driving, then the engine’s power and performance will be reduced to limit its emissions. Once you’ve stopped, you won’t be able to restart the engine if the AdBlue tank’s empty.AdBlue is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of urea and de-ionised water. It’s not actually blue at all. CO2 footprint of Yara's AdBlue 3,5-litre pouches is approximately two thirds less than that of a conventional can

Tiny amounts of AdBlue are injected into the flow of exhaust gases. At high temperatures AdBlue turns to ammonia and carbon dioxide. Wash your hands and rinse any spills from the bodywork – AdBlue is non-toxic but can cause irritation to your skin and eyes and may damage the paintwork. This means that most drivers will have to top-up their AdBlue reservoir at least once between normal service visits to the dealer. Find out what it does, how it works and why it’s important to keep an eye on dashboard warnings – particularly if you’re a high-mileage motorist. Tank size varies too, so you could need to refill somewhere between 3,000 and 12,000 miles depending on the car and your driving style.

Can you overfill the AdBlue tank?

Most cars can only meet the Euro 6standard when fitted with emissions technology known as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). This technology uses AdBlue to break down and reduce harmful emissions. Is AdBlue toxic?

Inside the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalyst, harmful nitrogen oxide in the exhaust reacts with the ammonia and is transformed in\to harmless nitrogen and water. The Halfords Adblue 5L Pouch has a flexible non-glugging design, reducing the risk of spillage while also being a convienient size easily to lift and pour. See if there’s an AdBlue filler cap either next to the fuel filler, in the boot or under the bonnet. Yes, you can refill AdBlue yourself. Typically you’ll find an easily accessible AdBlue filler cap right next to the diesel filler cap. Simply unscrew the cap and pour in the AdBlue solution. Is it ok to drive without AdBlue? Most tanks of AdBlue will get you through around 6,000 to 7,000 miles, but this can vary depending on your car and the size of the tank. How do I start my car after running out of AdBlue?

You’ll need to get the tank drained and the contents disposed of safely before you can refill it. Call us, and we’ll sort the problem out. litre cans of Landowner Blue AdBlue® have been designed around everyday consumers who’s passenger vehicles now require AdBlue® and is euro 5/6 compatible. A 5 litre ‘top-up’ of AdBlue® can be added to the car’s dedicated AdBlue® tank when the consumer is alerted to a low level of AdBlue®, typically via a warning light on the dashboard. It’s not a major safety issue, but if you don’t top up, you’ll eventually run out of AdBlue and you won’t be able to start the car.