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New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler #12875688 08/24/18 07:22 PM
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Finally got around to getting a new truck. Basically went with the same thing I've had, and got another 3/4 ton Duramax LTZ. Got the LTZ because I hate painted bumpers and like chrome - like all us old guys do. Really like the truck, and how it runs. Only has 2200 miles and got 21.6 mpg from here to Baton Rouge. Just came out of an 08' Duramax and it seems a little stronger than that one, even though it had a Hyper Tech tuner (at least in stage one).

The only complaint is, who in the heck decided where to put the DEF filler? It's under the hood right against the windshield, and over one of the batteries. That's one of the dumbest designs I've ever seen. Used 3 jugs so far, and have spilled it on the battery twice. It seems very corrosive because it dries into a white gunk that has to be washed off. What a pain. Did Ford patented putting it by the fuel filler neck. Dumbest thing I've seen in a long time.

Wondering how everybody else fills theirs without getting it on everything. Maybe start carrying a funnel and rag.. By the way, I'm using the Bucee's brand DEF. If the Delo or other has a better spout, I may have to go that way.


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Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12875792 08/24/18 09:18 PM
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You've gone through 3 - 2.5 gallon containers of DEF in 2200 miles?

Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12876147 08/25/18 02:50 AM
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My Ram's DEF is right by the fuel filler also. That's a bad design for sure.


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Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12877011 08/26/18 11:40 AM
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I deleted mine.

Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: stretch] #12877933 08/27/18 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: stretch
You've gone through 3 - 2.5 gallon containers of DEF in 2200 miles?
Many of the trucks are not shipped with a full tank of def.

Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12877935 08/27/18 03:12 PM
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Have you tried filling at one of the DEF pumps? It may be easier.

Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12878115 08/27/18 05:21 PM
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I know some people hate to pop the hood on their trucks but it may be a good thing. There was a post on another forum last year about a guy accidentally pouring def in his fuel tank on his f250. Turns out this is a very common expensive mistake.


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Originally Posted By: Chris B
I know some people hate to pop the hood on their trucks but it may be a good thing. There was a post on another forum last year about a guy accidentally pouring def in his fuel tank on his f250. Turns out this is a very common expensive mistake.


Id say its more of a very expensive mistake and marginally common.

Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12878432 08/27/18 10:18 PM
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Im the biggest GM/Duramax fanatic there is.. BUT, I'll give it to Ford/Ram.. At least they were smart enough to put the DEF filler by the fuel tank...... Stupidest thing I've seen from GM in a while.

On the other hand, what year did you get? I actually went to Ron Carter Chevy earlier to test drive a 2019 L5P for just [censored] and giggles. They have some power! But, my '06 does the job just fine for now


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Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Chris B] #12886610 09/04/18 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted By: Chris B
I know some people hate to pop the hood on their trucks but it may be a good thing. There was a post on another forum last year about a guy accidentally pouring def in his fuel tank on his f250. Turns out this is a very common expensive mistake.

We get a least a couple customers a year that fill their cars with diesel. They have to hold the larger filler tube against the smaller filler neck and it must take a long time to fill with it shutting off constantly. They will fill them up do that hmmm. They also blame it on their wives roflmao.

I'll admit it's not the easiest place to fill but it's not as dumb as some think.

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I know some people hate to pop the hood on their trucks but it may be a good thing. There was a post on another forum last year about a guy accidentally pouring def in his fuel tank on his f250. Turns out this is a very common expensive mistake.

We get a least a couple customers a year that fill their cars with diesel. They have to hold the larger filler tube against the smaller filler neck and it must take a long time to fill with it shutting off constantly. They will fill them up do that hmmm. They also blame it on their wives roflmao.

I'll admit it's not the easiest place to fill but it's not as dumb as some think.


You can't tell me you're too stupid to see the difference between the blue cap that says DEF, and the green cap that says DIESEL. But then again, it is 2018...

(Not directing this comment toward you, talking about people in general)


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Re: New Duramax 2500 Chevy DEF filler [Re: Bryan O'] #12891507 09/08/18 12:59 PM
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Another question about DEF on the new trucks , have a 2017 Denali , Duramax , The tank for DEF is in a strange location , if you dont have running boards it looks like a mistake . I heard some talk about DIY relocating it .

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If you're dumb enough to put DEF in your fuel tank you probably shouldn't be driving. I know it happens but there is no excuse and no one to blame. My dealer (Planet Ford) never fills my DEF up even though it's included in my maintenance plan I paid for when I bought the truck. I've left the dealership two times and had the low DEF light come on while driving home and the paperwork showed that they had filled it. Last week the excuse was " I didn't ask for it". I told the manager I didn't ask for the tires to be rotated, oil filter replaced, tire pressure checked, etc. but they put down they did it on the paperwork.

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Originally Posted By: C130
If you're dumb enough to put DEF in your fuel tank you probably shouldn't be driving. I know it happens but there is no excuse and no one to blame. My dealer (Planet Ford) never fills my DEF up even though it's included in my maintenance plan I paid for when I bought the truck. I've left the dealership two times and had the low DEF light come on while driving home and the paperwork showed that they had filled it. Last week the excuse was " I didn't ask for it". I told the manager I didn't ask for the tires to be rotated, oil filter replaced, tire pressure checked, etc. but they put down they did it on the paperwork.


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If you're dumb enough to put DEF in your fuel tank you probably shouldn't be driving. I know it happens but there is no excuse and no one to blame. My dealer (Planet Ford) never fills my DEF up even though it's included in my maintenance plan I paid for when I bought the truck. I've left the dealership two times and had the low DEF light come on while driving home and the paperwork showed that they had filled it. Last week the excuse was " I didn't ask for it". I told the manager I didn't ask for the tires to be rotated, oil filter replaced, tire pressure checked, etc. but they put down they did it on the paperwork.


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I'll be extra careful next time filling up my DEF tank after making that comment, don't want to be "that guy" putting DEF in their fuel tank. frkazoid


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