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There’s no manual way of resetting your AdBlue warning light – the only thing you can do is top up. Once you’ve refilled to the minimum level, the warning light will normally disappear (though you may need to go for a short drive for the refill to register). Lots of people think AdBlue is made of pig urine – it’s not. The urea used in AdBlue is a high-purity man-made solution – pig urine wouldn’t be pure or sterile enough for a commercial product. 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? Be aware that although AdBlue is non-toxic, it is corrosive and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes and lungs.
This means that most drivers will have to top-up their AdBlue reservoir at least once between normal service visits to the dealer. Putting it directly into your fuel tank could cause expensive damage to your fuel tank, pump and injection system. If you start the engine it's likely to be an expensive write-off, so don’t touch the ignition. NOx gases cause respiratory problems and contribute to the formation of particulate matter, smog, acid rain and ground level ozone.Tiny amounts of AdBlue are injected into the flow of exhaust gases. At high temperatures AdBlue turns to ammonia and carbon dioxide.
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.While AdBlue isn’t classified as toxic, it could still cause environmental damage if allowed to run into a source of water, and it can also be an irritant if it gets on your skin or in your eyes. Can I refill AdBlue myself?