Diesel exhaust fluid storage – Ram Trucks 2015 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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If the vehicle will not start, refer to “Maintenance

Procedures/Priming If The Engine Has Run Out Of Fuel”

in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the

engine running. Engine operation causes high fuel

pressure. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious

injury or death.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Storage

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is considered a very stable

product with a long shelf life. If DEF is kept in tempera-

tures between 10° and 90°F (-12° and 32°C), it will last a

minimum of one year.

DEF is subject to freezing at the lowest temperatures.

For example, DEF may freeze at temperatures at or below

12° F (-11° C). The system has been designed to operate in

this environment.
NOTE:

When working with DEF, it is important to know

that:

• Any containers or parts that come into contact with

DEF must be DEF compatible (plastic or stainless

steel). Copper, brass, aluminum, iron or non-stainless

steel should be avoided as they are subject to corrosion

by DEF.

• If DEF is spilled, it should be wiped up completely.

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