Those that are using DEF do you have any better suggestions than Peak blue? From what I have read it seems to be a good value. A delete is out of the question until warranty is gone and that will be a few years down the road.

Walmart brand Super Tech. Used nothing but it when I had my '13 F250 and '20 F250. First truck had almost 100k miles when I sold it and second one had about 60k. Never had an issue.

I have a 2017 Peterbilt with a Cummins engine. I have mostly used the Bucees def from the pump. Had zero issues Def related. Have 180,000 miles on it. I like using the bulk instead of buying the boxes.

My guess is that DEF is like motor oil, it likely has a minimum spec it has to meet and it doesn’t matter what brand you run so long as it meets spec. As mentioned above, supertech products are actually quite good, I run all of their products and have no issues.

All DEF should be like 67% water and 33% urea. Most DEF systems can detect if it has too much water or if it is contaminated. Pretty sure their is strict guidelines when it comes to the manufacturing of DEF. Unless their is some cheap stuff coming from Mexico!

Thanks...good info. I may look at buying it at the pump.

Pump DEF is the simplest and most cost effective way to go.

Been buying DEF at the pump with no issues. 2020 RAM with 100K+ miles

Pump def is still hard to find in some places. It’s all the same stuff as long as it meets the proper spec. There should be a number on the bottle. I ran the cheapest stuff I could find and never had any issues.

Where are places to buy DEF at the pump? I contacted Loves truck stop and they have it for a good price per gallon but was told it is sold with a diesel fuel purchase. If that is the case, there won't be much savings as their diesel prices are 80+ cents higher than of stations around here.

I just roll up to the truck lanes at the truck stop, swipe my card and pump. At Loves sometimes I have to go in and pay a specific amount like $50 and then go out and pump whatever it takes to fill up and they credit back the difference.

Bucee's has DEF pumps.

I went to the Quik Trip by my house. They have DEF at the 18 wheeler pumps. However, the nozzle is too large for the DEF fill on my truck. It’s a lot cheaper, about half the cost.

QT in my town does not have 18 wheeler pumps. So I will try Bucees next time I am near one.I suppose In your case you could fill up a fresh 5-gallon container and then put into your truck.

Only at some Buc-ee’s not all of them carry it

Atwood’s usually has it on sale for 6.99 for the 2.5 gallon jugs, about once a month. Normally 8.99. I have used it and Buc’ees pump a few times, for about 40k now in my 2023 Chevy 3.0. No issues.

Good luck.
Ken

Yeah the 4 at Bucee's in Denton are on the Right side for Women and West for Men

LOL!!! I didn't know Bucee's had sex separate gas/diesel pumps!

Not trying to start [censored], but doesnt Bucees have no access for 18-wheelers? Do you pump it into a jug and walk across the street to pour in the Peterbilt?

Not an 18 wheeler just a big mechanics truck. They haven’t said anything so I keep going. I think they like my 150 bucks every other day.

Have you guys seen the videos of people using DEF on their lawn? It's cheap nitrogen.

I had to google that. Didn’t really it had so much nitrogen. Some say 15-0-0 and some say as high as 40-0-0

Yep. Pure clean nitrogen. Basically concentrated urine with the fats removed.

Ah! That makes sense. I just assumed 18 wheeler. Sorry about that.

So you’re saying we can pee in the DEF tank?

Nio. It'll cause an error code. But for what you're pouring in the tank?


Yes Sir. Concentrated piss with a little pure water added.



Wanna grow some corn?

Autozone brand goes on sale everyonce in awhile. was $10 for a jug recently. no limit. I bought 6.

Atwoods if one is close has good pricing at 8.49 for 2.5 gallons but goes on sale at times for 6.49.

QT has it at the 18 wheeler pumps. Cost less.

I recently signed up to purchase diesel through Open Roads. They buy diesel in bulk at a discount. When you fill up with their card, they keep a small portion of the per gallon discount and pass the rest to you. Their website says you can save 40-50 cents a gallon.

They contract with numerous truck stops (Loves, T/A, Petro) and other retail locations with truck lanes. So, you can fill up with both diesel and DEF. Your Open Roads card is linked to your bank account, so you swipe the card at the pump and fill up. You do not have to go inside and prepay for your purchase.

I got it so I can use the truck lanes when pulling my travel trailer so I’ll have plenty of room to get in, fill up, and get out. My brother uses it when towing his 5th wheel. He’s got an auxiliary fuel tank in his truck bed, so he can carry right at 100 gallons.

I’ve used it once to make sure it works and it does.

Here’s the link to their website:

Open Roads

Jimmy