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AdBlue Additive: When Should It Be Added to the Tank?

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Part: Checks and maintenance

The AdBlue additive mentioned is designed and regulated for the latest generation diesel engines, aimed at reducing exhaust emissions. When should it be added? There is a specific warning light on the vehicle's dashboard that will illuminate when the level in the AdBlue tank reaches a reserve level, as detected by the electronic sensor and communicated to the ECU. Refilling can be done in the specific AdBlue tank using commercially available containers or at fuel station pumps, as shown in the video.

Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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