[starspangled6.0]

So the DEF in my tank has been just sitting there since this spring (Thanks Fleece!), and today I got around to ripping it out. It's still got a gallon or so left after I drained it out. What's the best way to store it? I'm only keeping it and the DPF in case either the laws here change, or if I ever sell it (both have a very low chance of happening).

 

[LiveTrash]

So the DEF in my tank has been just sitting there since this spring (Thanks Fleece!), and today I got around to ripping it out. It's still got a gallon or so left after I drained it out. What's the best way to store it? I'm only keeping it and the DPF in case either the laws here change, or if I ever sell it (both have a very low chance of happening).

Don't store it. It's likely gone bad already and it isn't worth the risk trying to use it. Dispose of it at a waste disposal facility. DEF systems can be picky enough that even using half a jug of brand new DEF, and then using the other half a few weeks later can trip the system and cause errors.

 

[vwgtiglx]

Don't store it. It's likely gone bad already and it isn't worth the risk trying to use it. Dispose of it at a waste disposal facility. DEF systems can be picky enough that even using half a jug of brand new DEF, and then using the other half a few weeks later can trip the system and cause errors.

He's right. Been there, done that. Definitely not worth the risk to save a few bucks.

 

[starspangled6.0]

Yuck ok. Will it turn into that crystal crap that is flaked all over the outside of the tank?

 

[boraz]

Don't store it. It's likely gone bad already and it isn't worth the risk trying to use it. Dispose of it at a waste disposal facility. DEF systems can be picky enough that even using half a jug of brand new DEF, and then using the other half a few weeks later can trip the system and cause errors.

crazy talk

i consistently use half a jug at a time, MONTHS apart

 

[starspangled6.0]

I will say, it stunk quite bad while I was dumping some of it out.

 

[IndyDiesel]

crazy talk

i consistently use half a jug at a time, MONTHS apart

I have done that on occasion as well and never had a def issue. I plan to get at truck stops now that free changes are over, I have not bought any Def yet and at almost 42k miles, just on the free stuff @30% now, probably get some in a month or so.

For the OP I would dispose of what you have, not worth messing with in my opinion to keep

 

[LiveTrash]

Yuck ok. Will it turn into that crystal crap that is flaked all over the outside of the tank?

It won't if it's sealed and there's a large enough quantity of it contained. It only crystallises if exposed in small spills.

crazy talk

i consistently use half a jug at a time, MONTHS apart

You're probably resealing the jug every time and continuing to store it under appropriate conditions. Most people don't read the label and get screwed over.

I have done that on occasion as well and never had a def issue. I plan to get at truck stops now that free changes are over, I have not bought any Def yet and at almost 42k miles, just on the free stuff @30% now, probably get some in a month or so.

I never even got the free fillups at my dealer, probably not a thing way up here in Canada. Doesn't even matter though, I get it free from work, our trucks go through a ton of it. We have it shipped in as sealed 4L jugs.

 

[MP81]

I just make sure our DEF tank is low enough to take a full 2.5 gallons, then I don't have to worry about unused portions of DEF/overflows.

 

[dougc905]

Agree. Once the DIC counter stops saying 'OK' and starts reporting percentage, then pour the entire container in. You'll fluctuate between ~25 and ~75% full this way.

I just make sure our DEF tank is low enough to take a full 2.5 gallons, then I don't have to worry about unused portions of DEF/overflows.