Who created AdBlue?

Tetrosyl launched AdBlue under the Carlube brand back in 2009, however, it is only recently that AdBlue has come to the forefront of many diesel driver's minds, but many still do not know what it is, what it does and why your diesel car needs it.

Is AdBlue made from pigs urine?

Is AdBlue® made from pigs' urine? AdBlue® is a synthetic, highly purified solution of urea and demineralized water NOT pigs urine. Whilst the chemical urea is in pigs' urine, it is found in much lower concentration alongside many other elements.

When was AdBlue introduced UK?

Which cars use AdBlue and SCR? AdBlue was introduced so that diesel cars could meet Euro 6 emissions standards which launched in September 2015 – so any diesel cars built on or after this date should comply. That said, some manufacturers brought the technology in earlier.

Is AdBlue made in Australia?

Almost all AdBlue used in Australia is currently manufactured locally. However, almost all of the required refined urea is imported.

Who produces AdBlue in Australia?

Servicing 5000+ business locations. AUSblue is humbled to be entrusted as Australia's largest AdBlue manufacturer and supplier of choice to public, private and Government operations.

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Who owns AdBlue in Australia?

Simon Henry, the chief executive of AUSblue's parent company DGL Group, told the ABC the company had heavy-lift charter planes standing by to bring in 250 tonnes of urea each per flight from the Middle East and Asia.

Where does Australia's AdBlue come from?

Australia is going through another supply chain crisis. Stocks of AdBlue, an exhaust fluid used in newer diesel cars and trucks to reduce pollution, is getting dangerously low. The culprit is a shortage of synthesised urea, an ingredient which local AdBlue makers import mostly from Russia and China.

Will Australia run out of urea?

Expert warns Australia's AdBlue supply could run out within weeks causing major supply chain issues. Australia's supply of urea – an additive used in diesel engines – could run out in weeks, meaning the trucking industry could grind to a halt.

Why can't Australia make urea?

The world is facing a major shortage of the compound, a key ingredient found in the diesel exhaust fluid AdBlue and a large component in fertiliser. The main reason for the shortage is that China, which previously supplied 80% of Australia's urea supplies, has banned export of the product.

Who manufactures urea in Australia?

Perdaman Industries (Chemicals & Fertilisers) is a Western Australian based multinational group with a current focus on the production of urea, the most commonly traded nitrogenous fertiliser.

Can diesel engines run without AdBlue?

Without AdBlue, most modern diesel engines will automatically de-rate and won't operate beyond moving the truck off the road.

Can a diesel car run without AdBlue?

No, while driving the engine will not shut down, but some engines will automatically restrict engine performance when AdBlue™ supplies are drained. If your engine is outfitted with SCR technology, your vehicle will drop power and reduce its emission according to legal criteria.

When did BMW start using AdBlue?

Which BMW models use AdBlue®? BMW has been using SCR technology since the 2016 Model Year on its larger-engined diesel models, and from Spring 2018 all new BMW diesel models were equipped with SCR and use AdBlue®.

Can I make my own AdBlue?

It can only be produced industrially. Making AdBlue® yourself may have adverse repercussions on your vehicle. the first involves dissolving granules of solid urea, called prills in demineralised water; the second involves mixing synthetic urea with demineralised water.

Can you use human urine as AdBlue?

Not at all! The reason for this rumour is that AdBlue^® is made of 67.5% demineralised water and 32.5% urea. However, urea is not strictly speaking urine, but rather one of its components. In addition, no human or animal urine is used to create the urea in AdBlue^®.

Can you pee in AdBlue tank?

But sadly, the answer is "no". A modern clean diesel car will recognize that your pee is not the right stuff. AdBlue solution has a far higher concentration of urea--32.5%--mixed into deionized water.

What countries make AdBlue?

Why is China not exporting urea?

China is one of the largest producers of a chemical called urea which is used to make AdBlue and fertilisers but has stopped exporting it due to fertilisers prices in their own country skyrocketing.

How much AdBlue is made in Australia?

Locally produced supplies of a crucial diesel exhaust fluid have ramped up significantly, with 3 million litres of AdBlue produced in Australia over the past week, but a long-term supply plan is yet to be finalised.

What can I use instead of AdBlue?

What should I know about using AdBlue? Using water instead of AdBlue - In short, you mustn't use water instead of AdBlue, or water down the AdBlue in anyway. AdBlue is a mixture of urea and 67.5% de-ionized water.

Is AdBlue still in short supply?

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AdBlue is a diesel exhaust fluid which reduces emissions for vehicles as in road haulage fleets – a key part of the mining industry – and an ingredient called urea was in short supply in late 2021.

What is causing the AdBlue shortage?

AdBlue is required for most modern diesel engines to suppress emissions, but there are shortages because its key ingredient, urea, which is also used as a fertiliser, is running dangerously low after China restricted exports of the product. The shortage is also due to the price of gas, the main feedstock for urea.

When did Mercedes start using AdBlue?

Mercedes-Benz to Introduce the First Diesel Models with AdBlue Injection in America. In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America.

Does Toyota use AdBlue?

We have implemented a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, which requires AdBlue, in all 2016 Toyota Hilux and Proace models, as well as 2016 Toyota Land Cruisers powered by the new 2.8-litre diesel engine.

Do Ford diesel cars use AdBlue?

Many new Ford diesel vehicles now require the use of a diesel exhaust fluid commonly referred to as AdBlue^®. This fluid is automatically injected into the vehicle's exhaust system to help reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide.