196 The DEF Story, Gravity Hills, Vevor Heater, Airbag Warning, Van Parking Laws

Wonder what DEF is? Even if you don't drive diesel, this might be interesting. We'll also watch our van roll uphill, update our Vevor Diesel Heater review, read some onerous laws, and more.
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[@timothyp3378]

Salem alumi here...some general diesel/Def info...
Generally the more miles you drive the better it is to have a diesel engine, similarly the longer the trips, the better a diesel is...
A "PRE EMISSIONS" DIESEL avoids def...but since most of those are about 15 years old.... almost a non starter for most people looking for a vehicle.
Biggest thing is education....lack of knowledge cost ya $$ in having to go to the dealership to learn that your Def tank had frozen unfortunately....I drove a truck for a couple years, and today drive a "fixed" "diesel gate" VW...great car, especially since I got half my $$ back, and a 160k warranty for free!
But yes, def will freeze and during the winter having the light turn on will happen...
But a bit of a tip ..know your vehicle...newer ones use a heating pad on the bottom of the tank, older ones use a rod...if the tank is only half full, the heater element in the rod, overheats, fails and the Def will never melt. So keeping your tank mostly full is generally a better idea ...
Keep up the good work!!

[@timothyp3378]

PS I park my diesel car in a semi heated garage so I haven't had issues, but have known people that have tossed a heater near the tank on occasion during super cold snaps....
Just like treating diesel fuel for the cold to prevent gelling, it's a different knowledge that's not as widespread.
Huge advantage is durability...it's not uncommon to have people on VW forums to say "I only have 500,000 miles...." As many get close to a million before they often give up due to the body or interior wear/rust.
Similarly HD commercial engines usually get a million miles or more before overhaul with a 500,000 "in frame" aka top end".
Gasoline engines...drop in an overhauled engine in every 300k

[@jeffwagg]

Good tip there - I’m kinda screwed because there no way I can plug in, but at least I’ll be forewarned!

[@Davefromcanada411]

The comments on cold have falllen on DEF ears.. Dave from Canada . I'll see myself out... Ok I also bought a gallon of Diesel as a bad joke tax. We were the coldest place in the world a couple weeks back here in Edmonton, Alberta

[@jeffwagg]

Thanks Dave! At least you guys have plug ins up there!