How to manage DEF in your Diesel Revel Sprinter van

Thanks for the quality review. Just got our Revel 2021 out on the road this year and I need to fill up soon.

This was DEFINITELY helpful

Hey Peter great video, would be added bonus if you could show us how you know the tank is full / how to avoid overfilling. I think I did that this morning 😂

Thanks for this information. I am just about to refill mine for the first time. Cheers from LA

Great video! My Winnebago Fuse is diesel and I have learned I can drive just over 3000 miles (round trip) and it uses 2.5-3 gallons of DEF. The tank hold just over 5 gallons. About 1/2 way into my trip, the RV slows to around 45mpg…scary. Lasts for the afternoon and then is better the rest of the way…might be the Idaho hills. The last time I filled up with diesel in our home town, I noticed a sign about DEF being available. I couldn’t see where so I’ll go back and check it out. Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about DEF!

Thanks for the video! I refill our Revel at the halfway mark…I do not go below a quarter tank on any of our machines…

Peter, this was extremely helpful to know. I didn't know we could use the pump DEF, I always buy the bottles and throw away the leftover. Thank you

Thank you. Today I had the nozzle on as tightly as I could and some was still trickling out. I wipe it off the grill pretty fast? See what happens.

Nice knowledge video , Mercedes dealer saids I need to add their brand of def, or else warranty will be voided , I saw the brand you use I can get anywhere and much cheaper , it shouldn’t be no problem to use it right ? Thank you !

I also have a sprinter too. Does the brand of def matter? Also if I’m filling up def using the bottle how do I know it’s full. Thanks for the top tier content.

Thanks

Thank u!

Please talk abaout monitoring DEF level with your onboard computer...accessing the Service screen, etc...

I assume from the video that the service station DEF pump shuts off automatically when the tank is full just like a gasoline or diesel pump. Is this true?

I travel alone in my Revel and the one thing I've been concerned about is going into "limp" mode. For that reason, I top off my DEF every other fill-up. LOL! I can't use the 2 gal def because I'm not strong enough to lift it up high enough to feed it in due to the the height of my van. I'm 5ft. I transfer it to an empty one gallon DEF jug and then add it in. I always keep extra with me in case I can't find any DEF.

Sorry but I hate the whole DEF system. It adds a ton of extra operating cost and can be prone to problems. My prior Sprinters before MB started using DEF didn’t really smoke that much at all. Also didn’t smell like your typical diesel truck running. I think MB’s diesels ran pretty clean even prior to adding the DEF system? I think somebody’s making a bunch of money selling DEF. I did not know they sold it at the pump but after you mentioned it that makes total sense. Will look for it. Thanks👍

What if the DF system has been in your vehicle over two years lack of activity how do you get it out and refresh the system? 7:45

How often does the def refil needs to be done ?

Someone mentioned tossing any leftovers? Does it go bad?

Four cylinders 2.1 about 1300 miles x gallon.