AdBlue system

jhgf · Oct 31, 2015

I see that some versions of VW T6 vans come with the AdBlue system to reduce NOX emissions.

Does the T6 California Beach and/or Ocean also use AdBlue? Does it depend on the engine version?

Thanks

Jonathan

jhgf · Oct 31, 2015

PS Our 56 plate Tiguan with a 150PS Euro6 Diesel engine has an AdBlue tank

Freeley · Oct 31, 2015

Any euro6 engine will have the adblue. So far as I'm aware california is euro6 only, transporter is currently mostly euro5 apart from a euro6 102ps option.

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mchbiker · Oct 31, 2015

Yes it does have AdBlue and probably some of that extra special VW software magic to help it along.

2into1 · Nov 5, 2015

Has there been a discussion here about the practicalities and cost of having Ad Blue?
How often do you fill it up?
What does it cost?
Impact on cost/mile
Where is the filler?
Where do you buy it?
Etc

robo · Nov 5, 2015

Good questions.

Duncan · Nov 5, 2015

I have AdBlue on my wifes Audi, I buy my Adblue from Euro Car Parts, its about £17 for 10 litres, you just check it along with your oil, easy peasy

snowy55 · Nov 5, 2015

Duncan said:
I have AdBlue on my wifes Audi, I buy my Adblue from Euro Car Parts, its about £17 for 10 litres, you just check it along with your oil, easy peasy

How many miles does 10litres last for?

Duncan · Nov 5, 2015

We have used about 20 litres since new, we have done around 15,000 miles

snowy55 · Nov 5, 2015

Duncan said:
We have used about 20 litres since new, we have done around 15,000 miles

So thats next to nothing then. Thanks for the info.

owen_h · Nov 5, 2015

My understanding (based purely on reading on the web) is that mpg (of the diesel) will be improved with AdBlue/Urea systems. Reasoning being that you don't need the EGR (exhaust gas re-circulation) valve & control hence a more efficient combustion. Also no EGR valve reliability issues so could be an overall saving if repair costs taken into account.

rod_vw · Nov 5, 2015

The AdBlue filler is below the normal diesel filler, i.e. the filler flap is about twice as tall as that on a T5. I think the top of the flap is at the same level as on a T5 so the extended length is downwards.

Rod

JohnnyP · Nov 5, 2015

T4WFA said:
Has there been a discussion here about the practicalities and cost of having Ad Blue?
How often do you fill it up?
What does it cost?
Impact on cost/mile
Where is the filler?
Where do you buy it?
Etc

The VED for the 150ps T6 is £120 compared to the 140ps T5 which I believe is £269 approx plus extra mpg on the T6 means the cost of the ad blue is more than offset.
A dealer has recently posted photos of the ad blue filler location (just below fuel filler) and also provided some more useful info on ad blue.

pjm-84 · Nov 5, 2015

163 to 182 = £180 to £225 VED.

JohnnyP · Nov 6, 2015

pjm-84 said:
163 to 182 = £180 to £225 VED.

My mistake, it is £180 for the t6 150ps dsg and not £120. Higher VED for the t5 must only be for the 1st year which then drops for the 2nd year and onwards

LewisVW · Nov 9, 2015

T4WFA said:
Has there been a discussion here about the practicalities and cost of having Ad Blue?
How often do you fill it up?
What does it cost?
Impact on cost/mile
Where is the filler?
Where do you buy it?
Etc

For details and answers on AdBlue, please see the posts I have done on another thread. See the link below:
http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/a-very-special-arrival.12026/
Hopefully this helps.

T6 CFO · Nov 9, 2015

owen_h said:
My understanding (based purely on reading on the web) is that mpg (of the diesel) will be improved with AdBlue/Urea systems. Reasoning being that you don't need the EGR (exhaust gas re-circulation) valve & control hence a more efficient combustion. Also no EGR valve reliability issues so could be an overall saving if repair costs taken into account.

That is good news indeed if correct