Re:Volvo to cease production of diesel cars in a few months
by Angostura on Thursday September 21, 2023 @07:42PM
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In what way is it a "massive pain the ass"? I buy 5 or litres from my local supermarket or petrol station once or twice a year, undo cap ad poor it in. It;s a lot less annoying than having to fill the washer bottle
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Re:Volvo to cease production of diesel cars in a few months
by vondur on Thursday September 21, 2023 @10:06PM
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Well, in my situation my truck complained about a problem with the DEF fluid. The truck then proceeded to reduce my maximum speed in increments until thought the fluid was good. It turned out to be a faulty sensor.
Re:Volvo to cease production of diesel cars in a few months
by zolbrek on Friday September 22, 2023 @11:32AM
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Have you tried cleaning up an AdBlue spill that's had time to dry? I apprenticed at an auto shop before I switched to metalworking and I had to deal with a number of AdBlue messes. Newer cars make it easier to refill, but the location of the AdBlue cap in some older models makes you rummage around the luggage compartment.
God forbid you have a sensor problem with the SCR system since your modern diesel is programmed to be crippled if it reads there's no AdBlue in the tank. We had a car come in once (a Citroen or Renault I believe, I remember it was some sort of Frenchie) that needed its rear left fender to be removed to replace the damn thing and I'm 100% sure devils designed the way everything attached together.