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Close-up of a blue AdBlue cap beside a black diesel cap on a silver van – header for AdBlue removal Stoke on Trent

AdBlue Consumption Too High? Five Causes and On-Site Checks

Your van gulped a full 10-litre can of AdBlue last week, and the dash already wants more. At £15 a fill that stings—but the real worry is a looming no-start lock if the SCR ECU believes fluid is vanishing without lowering NOx. RAC’s 2025 fleet study shows abnormal AdBlue use…

Close-up of a blue AdBlue cap beside a black diesel cap on a silver van – header for AdBlue removal Stoke on Trent

What to Do If Your Car Won’t Start Due to AdBlue Issues

Dash shows a yellow AdBlue lamp and a countdown like “No start in 500 miles” or “Service AdBlue”? Even with a full tank, some vans refuse to fire once the lock is active. The good news: **not every case needs parts**. This guide explains why it happens, what you can…

When to Drain and Re-Fill the AdBlue Tank – Full-Flush Procedure

The AdBlue tank is meant to be a fit-and-forget component: top up with ISO-22241 fluid and drive. Yet fleets that store vans outdoors or buy urea in bulk drums sometimes end up with waterlogged or crystal-filled tanks. When conductivity drifts or sludge blocks the pickup screen, the ECU logs P20EE…

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Winter AdBlue Heater Fault? Keep Your Van Running in Stoke

-3 °C at 6 a.m. on Victoria Road, windscreen white, courier deadlines calling. You key the Sprinter and the blue light joins the crackling frost: P13DF – heater circuit open. No heater means thick, jelly-like urea that the pump can’t pull, and the countdown to “No start” begins. Each winter…

Mechanic reading P20E8 AdBlue fault code on an OBD scanner inside a Mercedes Sprinter

Sprinter AdBlue Fault Codes – P20E8, P204F & More | Mobile Fix

Own a Sprinter? You’ve probably seen the blue DEF lamp at the worst possible moment—loading pallets in Longton or queuing for fuel on the A50. Since 2021 I’ve cleared 250+ Sprinter AdBlue faults across Staffordshire. Below is the crib-sheet I keep in my van: what each code means, quick checks…

Driver topping up AdBlue while dashboard shows “No start in 500 miles” countdown

No start in 500 miles? Quick dashboard reset for AdBlue

You climb into the Crafter at 6 a.m., slap the key round and—bam—“NO START IN 500 MILES” glares back. Panic follows: Will I make the Stafford run? How much is a new tank? Relax. That blue countdown is a software trip-wire, not a death sentence. In most cases a top-up…

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Euro 7 Emissions 2025: What Stoke Diesel Vans Must Do About AdBlue

What Euro 7 demands Euro 7 sets the bar higher than any standard before it. The headline figure: 60 mg/km NOx – the same target petrol cars already meet. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Real-world tests up to 200,000 km instead of lab-only checks. On-board emission monitors that ping authorities if levels creep up.…

Close-up of a blue AdBlue cap beside a black diesel cap on a silver van – header for AdBlue removal Stoke on Trent

AdBlue Pump Fault or Heater Fault? 5-Minute Check – Mobile Help

AdBlue pump fault vs heater fault – quick roadside checks Your dash throws up the blue DEF light, the miles-to-no-start count clicks down, and the delivery run to Fenton suddenly looks shaky. Before you panic-order a new tank, spend five minutes with a torch and, if you have one, a…

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Citroën & Vauxhall AdBlue Faults: P20E9, U029D & Other Codes

Citroën and Vauxhall vans are some of the most common we attend for AdBlue-related faults. Codes like P20E9 (reductant pressure too high) and U029D (lost communication with the NOx sensor) can put a van into limp mode or start a no-start countdown at the worst time. Here’s a clear guide…

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Mobile AdBlue Repair vs Garage Visits – Which is Best in 2025?

When AdBlue faults strike, van owners are often left with two choices: book into a garage or arrange a mobile AdBlue repair. Both have their pros and cons, but which option makes the most sense in 2025? Let’s compare them side by side. What Is a Mobile AdBlue Repair? Mobile…