Is there different grades of DEF fluid?
DEF fluids all must meet an international standard and standards from the EPA that measure the purity of this fluid. Only purchase a DEF that meets the ISO 22241 standard. Sometimes, inexpensive bottles of fluid may claim to be DEF-compatible. However, if they don’t also meet the ISO 22241 standard, they are not DEF.
Why does my GMC Truck have a Def warning?
In operating temperatures of -9C / 15F or less, customers may comment on an “Exhaust Fluid Range” message displaying on the DIC even though the DEF fluid has been filled or is known to be full. This is likely because the truck is in the “Frozen Tank Status”. This is usually an intermittent condition.
What’s the Def indicator on a Silverado Sierra?
The messages alternate every 5 seconds until acknowledged by the driver; however, the 89 km/h (55 mph) Max Speed on Restart, remains displayed on the DIC. The DEF Indicator in the instrument panel is illuminated. Warning Level 2 automatically advances to Warning Level 3 at the next ignition cycle.
Why does my GMC 2500 have a Def low message?
During cold temperature conditions a dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF low message or a speed limiting message even if the vehicle is known to be full of DEF. Additionally, the dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF range that does not reset after a refill event.
Is the Def fluid quality poor on a GMC Duramax?
According to Dennis Dillon techs who are (supposed) to be GM certified. They said there is no DTC errors. Those were cleared. #2 NOx sensor replaced and on the DIC portion it shows def fluid quality poor and shows speed restriced to 55mph.
In operating temperatures of -9C / 15F or less, customers may comment on an “Exhaust Fluid Range” message displaying on the DIC even though the DEF fluid has been filled or is known to be full. This is likely because the truck is in the “Frozen Tank Status”. This is usually an intermittent condition.
The messages alternate every 5 seconds until acknowledged by the driver; however, the 89 km/h (55 mph) Max Speed on Restart, remains displayed on the DIC. The DEF Indicator in the instrument panel is illuminated. Warning Level 2 automatically advances to Warning Level 3 at the next ignition cycle.
During cold temperature conditions a dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF low message or a speed limiting message even if the vehicle is known to be full of DEF. Additionally, the dealer may encounter a customer vehicle with a DEF range that does not reset after a refill event.
According to Dennis Dillon techs who are (supposed) to be GM certified. They said there is no DTC errors. Those were cleared. #2 NOx sensor replaced and on the DIC portion it shows def fluid quality poor and shows speed restriced to 55mph.