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Hi All,
Just wanted to provide some additional information regarding the upcoming changes to vehicles to meet new regulations.
Land Rover is introducing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to all EU6b and NAS specification Land Rover diesel vehicles for 16MY.
This new technology enables Land Rover to meet the required regulations by reducing the levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted from the exhaust system by up to 90%.
How does the SCR technology work?
In addition to a new generation of catalytic converters, SCR technology requires the introduction of an additive into the diesel exhaust system. This high quality solution, made up of 32.5% high-purity urea and 67.5% deionised water, is drawn into the exhaust system of the vehicle from a reservoir, to reduce levels of NOx.
The additive is marketed as AdBlue® in Europe and Australia and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in North America. The product is well established for commercial vehicles and already in use with other passenger car manufacturers. The liquid is non-hazardous, however we do advise caution is used as it will stain trim, upholstery and clothing, therefore a controlled refill by a Land Rover authorised retailer or use of non-drip refill bottles is strongly recommended.
Low Level Warnings
Vehicles fitted with this system will provide a series of warnings in the vehicle's message centre to indicate a low DEF/AdBlue® level. At critically low levels,
this warning will display the remaining mileage before a no-start condition is imposed. The action that would prevent the engine from starting when the fluid reaches critical level cannot be changed as this is set by legislation and not directly by Land Rover.
If the fluid does run out this will result in failure to start until the reservoir is refilled with at least 3.6 litres of DEF/AdBlue®. It is therefore of utmost importance that customers are aware of the requirement to refill the DEF/AdBlue® reservoir as part of their ongoing vehicle maintenance.
Only DEF/AdBlue® manufactured to ISO22241-1 or DIN70070 should be used.
How Often Will DEF/AdBlue® Need Refilling?
We will provide the vehicle with the reservoir full at the time of production. The consumption of DEF/ AdBlue® is approximately 1 litre per 1,000 miles /1,600km for EU6 vehicles (North America 1.1 litre per 1,000km/621miles), this figure is influenced by many factors including driving style, engine size, and vehicle load.
Land Rover approved retailers will be able to provide assistance in refilling should this be required or alternatively, if you would prefer to self-fill you can purchase non-drip DEF/AdBlue® 1.89 litre refill bottles from your local authorised Land Rover retailer.
Availability
A 1.89 litre non-drip refill bottle is available for purchase, this will be supplied via your local Land Rover approved retailer. The part number is LR072258.
Other sources of supply
Please be advised to exercise caution regarding the use of fill options available at fuel stations. Commercial vehicle DEF/AdBlue® pumps cannot be used as the flow rate is too high and will damage the DEF/AdBlue® reservoir in the vehicle.
Bottled DEF/AdBlue® should be available from a number of third party sources, however we would advise caution using bottles without a non-drip interface to prevent spillage.
I hope this information is helpful and further information will be provided with vehicle equipped with this system at the time of purchase by your selling Land Rover approved retailer.
Many thanks,
Pete
Just wanted to provide some additional information regarding the upcoming changes to vehicles to meet new regulations.
Land Rover is introducing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to all EU6b and NAS specification Land Rover diesel vehicles for 16MY.
This new technology enables Land Rover to meet the required regulations by reducing the levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted from the exhaust system by up to 90%.
How does the SCR technology work?
In addition to a new generation of catalytic converters, SCR technology requires the introduction of an additive into the diesel exhaust system. This high quality solution, made up of 32.5% high-purity urea and 67.5% deionised water, is drawn into the exhaust system of the vehicle from a reservoir, to reduce levels of NOx.
The additive is marketed as AdBlue® in Europe and Australia and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in North America. The product is well established for commercial vehicles and already in use with other passenger car manufacturers. The liquid is non-hazardous, however we do advise caution is used as it will stain trim, upholstery and clothing, therefore a controlled refill by a Land Rover authorised retailer or use of non-drip refill bottles is strongly recommended.
Low Level Warnings
Vehicles fitted with this system will provide a series of warnings in the vehicle's message centre to indicate a low DEF/AdBlue® level. At critically low levels,
this warning will display the remaining mileage before a no-start condition is imposed. The action that would prevent the engine from starting when the fluid reaches critical level cannot be changed as this is set by legislation and not directly by Land Rover.
If the fluid does run out this will result in failure to start until the reservoir is refilled with at least 3.6 litres of DEF/AdBlue®. It is therefore of utmost importance that customers are aware of the requirement to refill the DEF/AdBlue® reservoir as part of their ongoing vehicle maintenance.
Only DEF/AdBlue® manufactured to ISO22241-1 or DIN70070 should be used.
How Often Will DEF/AdBlue® Need Refilling?
We will provide the vehicle with the reservoir full at the time of production. The consumption of DEF/ AdBlue® is approximately 1 litre per 1,000 miles /1,600km for EU6 vehicles (North America 1.1 litre per 1,000km/621miles), this figure is influenced by many factors including driving style, engine size, and vehicle load.
Land Rover approved retailers will be able to provide assistance in refilling should this be required or alternatively, if you would prefer to self-fill you can purchase non-drip DEF/AdBlue® 1.89 litre refill bottles from your local authorised Land Rover retailer.
Availability
A 1.89 litre non-drip refill bottle is available for purchase, this will be supplied via your local Land Rover approved retailer. The part number is LR072258.
Other sources of supply
Please be advised to exercise caution regarding the use of fill options available at fuel stations. Commercial vehicle DEF/AdBlue® pumps cannot be used as the flow rate is too high and will damage the DEF/AdBlue® reservoir in the vehicle.
Bottled DEF/AdBlue® should be available from a number of third party sources, however we would advise caution using bottles without a non-drip interface to prevent spillage.
I hope this information is helpful and further information will be provided with vehicle equipped with this system at the time of purchase by your selling Land Rover approved retailer.
Many thanks,
Pete
