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What does DEF low refill soon mean?

What does DEF low refill soon mean?

Time start thinking about filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEF tank. The truck owners manual says that if the urea concentrations are low (stored too long or at higher temperatures), the truck will simply use more DEF. The truck DEF tank is 7.2 gallons.

Why is the DEF tank low indicator light on?

Def tank low indicator light is on tank is full why is level indicator saying it is empty engine has been drated can – Answered by a verified Technician We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

When to reset the Def fluid tank level?

If all DTCs have been addressed, the DEF fluid tank level is showing full at 100%, and the vehicle has been driven for at least four to five miles (6.5 to 8.0 km) the dealer can reset ECM with the relearn procedure listed below. Note: Be sure to complete this process on a level surface.

What does Def mean on a diesel tank?

Diesel Technician Vocational, Technical or Trade School 17 satisfied customers Def low message. Newmar motor home on Freightliner chassis. low def level message. Dash indicator shows full. Gage on tank flaky but tank is full after adding more def. …

What kind of truck has a low DEF tank?

I’m in a 2012 T700 with 78k on the odometer, so still a new truck. I was making good time down I-20 yesterday morning when a glance at my gauges showed the red light on the DEF tank. Catch is that I had 5-8 of a tank. My dash computer switched over to saying Low DEF and my check engine lamp was on.

Why is low Def light on but tank is full?

On the way home from the shop I did a test drive. Shortly after picking the truck up it started an active regen and about 5 minutes later the low DEF indicator lamp came on. The gauge shows the truck is full and I also topped off the DEF fluid hoping that that would solve the problem but I have not had any luck.

If all DTCs have been addressed, the DEF fluid tank level is showing full at 100%, and the vehicle has been driven for at least four to five miles (6.5 to 8.0 km) the dealer can reset ECM with the relearn procedure listed below. Note: Be sure to complete this process on a level surface.

I’m in a 2012 T700 with 78k on the odometer, so still a new truck. I was making good time down I-20 yesterday morning when a glance at my gauges showed the red light on the DEF tank. Catch is that I had 5-8 of a tank. My dash computer switched over to saying Low DEF and my check engine lamp was on.

Is there a low Def warning with a 3 / 4 tank?

The ’12 T660 I’m in started this at 20K, and was low only one time. Finally it De-rated and got towed to the KW shop in Nashville. Turned out to be a sensor somewhere in the exhaust system. That was an early ’12, so you may not have to much trouble getting in and out of your dealer. Yeah, OK, good luck there!

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