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AdBlue Consumption Guide

Written by Online Lubricants | 17/12/20 14:15

How much does your vehicle need?

Commercial Vehicles:

Passenger cars will typically use around 1 litre of AdBlue every 350 to 600 miles. AdBlue is usually around 3-6% of diesel consumption.

Plan your AdBlue consumption with our easy to understand guide on usage.

Litres of diesel used per week Light commercial vehicles (under 18 tonnes) Medium commercial vehicles Heavy duty commercial vehicles (over 35 tonnes)
1,000 30 50 60
2,500 75 125 150
5,000 150 250 300
7,500 225 375 450
10,000 300 500 600
15,000 450 750 900

 

 

Passenger Cars:

Passenger cars will typically use around 1 litre of AdBlue every 350 to 600 miles. AdBlue is usually around 3-6% of diesel consumption.

The amount that your car requires depends on the size of engine, how you drive and the size of the AdBlue tank. Check your cars manual for a specific answer on how much AdBlue your car takes.


Machinery & Plant:

For diesel powered machinery and off-road vehicles, this varies due to a wide range of factors, including engine size, usage and operating conditions.


Bus and Coach:

Bus consumption of AdBlue usually equates to around 5% of diesel consumption. However, this is dependent on the mileage of the vehicle – city buses will typically use 20-30 litres each month, compared to 40 litres per month for buses operating over longer, cross-country routes.